by Pat Collins | May 17, 2026 | dyes, natural dyes, Vancouver Island
The Midnight Shuttles Guild from Campbell River have combined a penchant for gardening with a love of textiles. They shared their experiences with us at our monthly meeting. Their adventure began at Haig Brown House an historic site in Campbell River where they...
by Pat Collins | Jul 9, 2025 | Fibre Arts, Vancouver Island
The MacMillan Gallery in Parksville is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region by hosting a multi-faceted exhibit that runs from July 8 to August 31. The theme is connecting people with nature. Artists were asked to create works...
by Pat Collins | Apr 2, 2025 | Fibre Arts, Spinning, Vancouver Island, Weaving
It has rained so much this past month that any outdoor activity requires serious water proofing. So, for most of us, it is good to have a keen interest like fibre arts that keeps us happy indoors. A lot has been going on in the guild studio this month, in addition to...
by Jane Maduke | Oct 17, 2024 | Guild, Inspiration, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Vancouver Island
We learned earlier this year that School District 69 is considering selling or closing the Qualicum Commons, where our studio is located, as well as the Craig Street Commons, in Parksville. Both of these buildings are former elementary schools and need some...
by QWSG Communication | Feb 9, 2023 | Spinning, Vancouver Island, Weaving, Workshops
Cram & Dent Exercise We’ve past that depressing period of ever shortening days. I suspect there is a primitive anxiety buried deep inside us that is relieved when the days gradually become brighter and longer and we know the world will not end...
by QWSG Communication | Jan 6, 2013 | Fibre Arts, Handwoven, Knitting, Loom, Vancouver Island, Weaving
Here we are again at the start of a new year with 12 months to go. Like the empty loom in our guild studio there are endless possibilities for new projects. Will this be the year that you tackle that major project? You know it. It is the one that has been gradually...
