Qualicum Weavers and Spinners Guild: Workshops and Websites

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Workshops and Websites

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Our workshop committee has organized an exciting series of workshops for 2024. We started off the year with our popular beginner series, beginner spinning and beginner weaving. These classes book up ahead but if you missed the January sessions, we keep a waiting list.

Beginning Spinning is being offered a second time February 5th and 7th. This course will get you started. Later in February 23 Linda Raven will take members deeper into the world of worsted and woolen.

Our Beginner Weaving Level 1, starting Feb 16, is unfortunately full but if you are interested and would like to be on our waiting list for the next time then contact workshops@gwsg.ca For those of you who have taken a beginner course and want to explore more we have Introduction to Weaving, Level 3. In this course you will expand your skills and learn how to design and execute your own pieces. Participants will create a boucle tea towel of their own design. The course takes place March 1 to 3.

For more advanced weavers we have two interesting and very different courses.

An Introduction to Bound Weave takes place March 9th. This workshop will have you making figured pieces using a weft dominant technique similar to Krokbragd. Participants will create a figured design on their own table loom. If you need a table loom for this course we may be able to help with that. Contact Gillian Best for more information at gbest@shaw.ca

Woven Shibori with Linda Wilson is a 4 day workshop that starts on March 12th. Linda will take participants through the process of creating a unique textured cloth with pleats and ruffles.

For more information about these courses please go to our website at https://qwsg.ca/workshops/

There you can click on the course title to find out the costs and more details about the instructor and the course content. If you decide this is the course for you then you can go on to register and pay to secure your spot on-line.

If you have any issues or concerns about the system or need some assistance then contact Gillian Best, gbest@shaw.ca

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About Us

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 70 members. The group promotes the fibre arts through information sharing, demonstrations and workshops. The group meets the fourth Monday of the month at Qualicum Commons in Qualicum Beach to exchange ideas and learn. Much of the learning occurs in the form of show and tell with individual artisans sharing their experiences. Study groups, workshops and mentoring all support the guild's goal of fostering personal growth in the fibre arts. The guild is a member of the Oceanside Arts Council, The Association of North West Weaving Guilds and the Guild of Canadian Weavers.

Guests are welcome to attend our monthly meetings. For the schedule see Guild Events.

If you are interested in joining the guild please contact us by email .

CONTACT us at

qualicumweaversspinnersguild@gmail.com

ELEGANT THREADS

Elegant Threads is the annual show and sale of the Qualicum Weavers and Spinners. It features wearable art, unique accessories, heirloom linens, and one of a kind items. Everything is hand crafted by members of the guild.

ELEGANT THREADS RETURNS

Look for us at St Stephens Church,

150 Village Way in Qualicum Beach

November 15 & 16

10 am to 4 pm

Elegant Threads

If you love quality hand crafted items plan to spend Nove 15 & 16 in Qualicum Beach. There will be 3 events featuring local artisans during that time. Elegant Threads, The Village Art Faire and Winter Fest.

QWSG Workshops

Details about our upcoming workshops are now listed on our web site.

https://qwsg.ca/workshops/

On the web site, you will be able to see the workshop schedule and if you find something you would like to attend you can register and pay for the class on-line to secure your place.

September Workshops

Introduction of Hand Weaving on a Loom This 3 day course covers the basics of weaving on a 4 harness loom. Looms and materials will be provided. No previous experince necessary. Class size is limited to 5 for indivudal attention.

Instructor: Sharon Mackay

Cost, members $270, non-members $330

Dates, September 15, 21 and 22

We still have a space left for this session

October Workshops

Beginner Spinning Level 2, What comes next? This 2 day workshop will build on our introduction to spinning classes, participants will learn different methods of drafting woolen versus worsted. Spinning wheels will be available.

Instructor, Linda Raven

Cost, members $100, non-members $140, Materials cost $30

Dates, October 5&6

Introduction to the Drop Spindle, this one day course will teach you the ancient art of creating yarn with a simple tool, the drop spindle. You can use your own spindle and rovings or purchase them at the workshop.

Instructor, Leigh Smith

Cost, members $80, non-members $100

Date, October 7, 10 to 3:30 This class is now full.

3D Needle Felting, this half day course will cover the basics of dry needle felting to create a sculptured piece No experience is necessary. Participants will create their own "critter". The instructor will provide a needle felting kit that participants can use on their own after the class.

Instructor Cheryl Cameron

Cost, members $80, non-members $100, Cost for the kit and materials $25

Date, October 19, 10 am to 1:30

Wet felted Bowl, In this on day course participants will create a decorative bowl using fleece and a wet felting technique. Participation is limited to allow for individual instruction.

Instructor, Darrell Giraldeau

Cost, members $75, non-members $95 Materials fee paid to instructor $20

Date, October 25, 10 to 3:30

Illuminated Vase, In this one day course participants will create a decorative vase that can be turned into an illumination. Participation is limited to allow for individual instruction

Instructor, Darrell Giraldeau

Cost, members $75, non-members $95

Date, October 26, 10 to 3:30

Unless stated otherwise, all in-person workshops take place in the guild studio at 744 Primrose Street in Qualicum Beach

QWSG REFUND POLICY

If a participant withdraws from the workshop more than 10 days before the date of the workshop they are granted a refund, less a $10 administration fee and their materials fee if applicable. If a participant withdraws from the workshop less than 10 days before the start of the workshop, there is no refund.

If the QWSG cancels a workshop, all particpants get a full refund. If QWSG reschedules a workshop, each registered participant is offered a spot in the rescheduled workshop. If they choose not to attend on the new date they get a full refund.

Guild Events

General Meetings

We meet on the last Monday of the month from January to June and from September to December. Business meetings alternate with a themed meet up.

The next general business meeting will be on September 23rd starting at 10:00 am. Bring a mug for coffee and something for show and tell. Guests are always welcome at our general meetings.

Note, in lieu of a business meeting in June we will be having a pot luck lunch and a stash sale. After that we will take a break from regular general meetings until September 23rd.

The following are some of our regular group events

2nd Wednesday of the month 10 am to 1 pm, Fun with Four Weavers. Contact J. Worboys

4th Thursday of the month 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Exploring More Study Group. The group currently meets via Zoom. Contact P Collins

1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, Knitting Group. Contact Jane Maduke

OTHER EVENTS

During the summer we plan to have dye days, a work bee and other small group activities. They will not be posted here.

Check the calendar on our web site for more events. https://qwsg.ca/

Current Covid safety procedures apply to any activities within the studio. Information will be circulated to members by the secretary. If you are a non-member and are interested in attending a meeting contact us via our email

Thursday, February 1, 2024

Workshops and Websites

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