Qualicum Weavers & Spinners Guild
Supporting personal growth in the fibre arts with study groups, workshops, mentoring and sharing of experience.
Membership
There are great benefits to membership with the Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild.
Events
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Resources
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About the Guild
The Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild has been part of the Oceanside artisan community since 1991. The guild evolved from a small group of students of noted local weaver Elaine Duncan to over 60+ members.
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What is your style?
I am always intreged by the variety of items at the Guild's monthly "show and tell". Some pieces are amazing but I know that I would never produce something similar because it is "just not me". Other pieces inspire me to push my work a little further than I would...
How I Spent My Summer
In the ancient times of my youth, it was common practice to have students returning to school write an essay about what they did during the summer. So, in keeping with that practice, this entry is about events of the previous two months. Most of us have taken some...
Tools of the Trade
Handspinning and handweaving have evolved from a necessity to a labour of choice. It is a hobby for some and a form of artistic expression for all. The tools that we use have evolved as well. The primative spindle evolved into great granny's walking wheel then it...