Hello everyone...
Thought I would make a start here and say hello. I'm Susan and live on Vancouver Island. I have lived in a few other places in BC ( Vernon, Winfield, Blind Bay and Powell River) and met weavers everywhere I went. But nothing gave me more personal satisfaction than 'meeting' weavers across Canada as when I worked for the GCW. I am the past president and served 2003-2008. If any of you have questions about this national group, I'd be happy to answer.
It may not appear to be much more than a newsletter on the surface of things. But it's like most things in life, you get more when you take a closer look and dig a lttle deeper. The main goal of the Guild is to promote execellence in weaving and was formed in 1947. While methods of communication may have changed, the end goal has not. While I'm not active with the Guild at this time ( just a regular member) I am participating in their annual weaving exchange and may apply for one of their scholarships to attend a weaving class. I can also explain things like the Test Program if you like.....
So where are you living and weaving in Canada? What resources do you have close to hand? On Vanc. Island there are many guilds within a reasonable drive, including Victoria which is celebrating their 75th anniversary. In Duncan, I belong to the Tzouhalem Weavers and Spinners Guild and I'm the librarian.
Okay... your turn!
Susan