Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Xmas Craft at the Guild
We are getting into the Festive Season at the Guild. JoAnne and Helen led the group in creating tree ornaments. Fibre, glitter & paint - plus some very enthusiastic participants .
Monday, November 11, 2019
Getting ready for the Christmas season
Dianne is busy hooking up some memories for her granddaughter |
**Visit Dianne Cross at Honey Suckle Studios - 9600 Third St., Sidney
Anita's Tea Towels |
Anita's Christmas Colours Towels |
Scarves by Judy |
Judy's Towels |
Judy's M&W's Towels |
Anita and Judy at November Noel - St John's Church
- West Saanich Rd. Nov. 16
Other projects by busy DCWS elves:
Elaine's Christmas Table Runner |
Helen is working on a Chenille Rug |
Jan B wet finishing a winter shawl |
Bright Holiday Towels - Jan B |
Suz -waffle weave dishcloths |
Friday, October 25, 2019
Fibre Filled Weekend
Its Fall and we have a weekend full of Fibre related events happening.
3) ArtSea Studio Fall Studio Tour - Saturday, Oct 26 & Sunday Oct 27
Pick up your brochure - map to events at the ArtSea Gallery 10 - 4:00
Members involved: Dianne Cross
HoneysuckleFibre Art - 9600 Third St. Sidney
Helen Thomas
at Abbeyfield House - 10017 Fifth St. Sidney
1) Tzouhalem Spinners & Weavers Guild invites you to their annual show & sale October 25-27.
Admission free. Everyone welcome.
Hours: Friday 12:00 - 5:30 / Saturday 9:00 - 5:30 / Sunday 9:00 – 4:00
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, 1761 Cowichan Bay Rd, Duncan, BC
2) Cowichan Fleece & Fibre Fair – Saturday, October 26, 10am - 4pm
Join us for a glorious gathering of all things fibre: hand-dyed yarn, hand-spun yarn, rovings, woven goods, fleece, knitted fashion, felting & oodles of fibre-lover's paraphernalia. Fun shopping, tasty lunch and plenty of camaraderie. A feast for the senses!
Information at: www.cowichanfleeceandfibrefestival.com
Cobble Hill Community Hall and Fair Grounds, 3550 Watson Road, Cobble Hill, BC
3) ArtSea Studio Fall Studio Tour - Saturday, Oct 26 & Sunday Oct 27
Pick up your brochure - map to events at the ArtSea Gallery 10 - 4:00
Members involved: Dianne Cross
HoneysuckleFibre Art - 9600 Third St. Sidney
Helen Thomas
at Abbeyfield House - 10017 Fifth St. Sidney
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Fibre Fantasia - DCWS Show & Sale
Fibre Fantasia - Deep Cove Weavers & Spinners Show & Sale
Opening Friday, Sept. 27 through Thursday, Oct. 3rd at the ArtSea Gallery, Tulista Park, Sidney BC
From: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Made by hand items on display and for sale include: baskets, blankets, rugs, towels, table linens, scarves & shawls and other creations.
Periodic demonstrations - throughout the week.
Friday morning / afternoon - spinning & weaving
Saturday afternoon - basket weaving
Sunday morning / afternoon - weaving
Monday afternoon - beading
Tuesday afternoon - spinning & weaving
Wednesday afternoon - basket weaving
Thursday morning / afternoon - spinning & weaving
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Welcome Back for 2019-2020
Members were still enthusiastic from participating at the Saanich Fall Fair as was evident with the ribbons on our show & tell table.
We had a lively discussion on our upcoming Show & Sale - 'Fibre Fantasia' will be on at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, Sidney. September 27 - October 3rd. Open from 10am to 4pm.
Demonstrations will be happening throughout the show.
Show & Tell
Johanne with multiple ribbons |
Elaine's Handspun / Hand Dyed Blanket/Wrap |
Johanne's basket - top awards |
Anita's Tea Towels |
Heidi's Luxurious Silk Scarves |
Jan B - Double Weave Block Placemants |
Cathy's Handspun / knit Throw |
Dave had a lot of fun with kids at the Fair ......
Dave's demo project - woven by many little hands |
Alix spinning for the Sheep to Shawl |
Johanne's 'knit one below' vest |
Trudy gets top prize for tea towel |
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Summer Guild Activies
We are nearing the end of summer break and gearing up for the Fall season at the Guild.
Many of us are finalizing our entries for the Saanich Fall Fair and preparing items for our Show & Sale and the end of September.
Members of the DCWS Guild will be at the Saanich Fall Fair on Sunday, September 1st. Outside the needlework building. Drop by and see what we are up to!
A group of spinners gather at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, Sidney on Tuesday mornings 10 - noon. All are welcome to join in - bring another project if you don't spin or just come by and get caught up with some Guild members.
DCWS will be featured in the upcoming SeaSide magazine (September Issue)- highlighting our "Fibre Fantasia" show & sale - September 27 - October 3rd.
Our first regular meeting will be September 10th - at the Shoal Centre. New members welcome.
Dues for 2019 - 2020 remain at $65 for the year.
Enjoy the rest of the summer break. See you in September.
Upcoming - Get your Fibre Fix
August 18 - FIBRATIONS - Outdoor fibre craft show
1330 Fairfield Rd - Victoria
Many of us are finalizing our entries for the Saanich Fall Fair and preparing items for our Show & Sale and the end of September.
Members of the DCWS Guild will be at the Saanich Fall Fair on Sunday, September 1st. Outside the needlework building. Drop by and see what we are up to!
A group of spinners gather at the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, Sidney on Tuesday mornings 10 - noon. All are welcome to join in - bring another project if you don't spin or just come by and get caught up with some Guild members.
DCWS will be featured in the upcoming SeaSide magazine (September Issue)- highlighting our "Fibre Fantasia" show & sale - September 27 - October 3rd.
Our first regular meeting will be September 10th - at the Shoal Centre. New members welcome.
Dues for 2019 - 2020 remain at $65 for the year.
Enjoy the rest of the summer break. See you in September.
Upcoming - Get your Fibre Fix
August 18 - FIBRATIONS - Outdoor fibre craft show
1330 Fairfield Rd - Victoria
Thursday, June 6, 2019
AGM June Meeting
President - Anita Salmon
Vice President - VACANT
Past President - Judy Moores
Treasurer - Alix Lines
Secretary - Elizabeth Dillon
Librarian - VACANT
Programs - Lynda Cavens & Cathy Schuetze
Membership - Suz Labreche
Website - Communications - Jan Ball
We will not be meeting over the summer months, but will hold our informal 'Spinning Group' meetings outside the ArtSea Gallery in Tulista Park, Sidney on Tuesday mornings. Everyone is welcome to come by and spin, knit or just visit in this great location.
Regular meetings will resume at the Shoal Centre on September 10th.
Members will be working hard over the summer in preparation for:
'Fibre Fantasia' - DCWS Show & Sale at ArtSea Gallery on September 27- October 3rd.
The following are some items from the Show & Tell at our June meeting. Have a great summer, happy weaving, spinning, knitting and all things fibre!
Show & Tell from June meeting:
Avis Caddell - locker hooking |
Heidi - Lacy Shawl - from handspun |
JoAnne's Handspun Yarn |
Lovely Scarves |
Anita's Rep Weave Sample |
Elaine's Table Runner |
Eileen's Place Matts |
Yes they are all the same size! |
A muddle of silk |
A little patience and a silk scarf is made |
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