Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners

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KHWS was formed in 1948 to promote the teaching of weaving, spinning and other related crafts in both their historic, contemporary and technical contexts.

KHWS was formed in 1948 to promote the teaching of weaving, spinning and other related crafts in both their historic, contemporary and technical contexts.KHWS is the largest guild of its kind in eastern Ontario, drawing its membership, of over 80 members. Initially, members met in each other’s houses.Over the years the organization grew, utilizing various studio spaces in town, including, at one point, the attic of City Hall. In 1973 the Guild moved to the newly-purchased, City-owned J.K.Tett Centre, occupying a substantial studio space. The Portsmouth Town Hall became KHWS’s interim home in 2009 as a complete renovation, restoration and rejuvenation of “The Tett” was about to begin. In late 2013 or early 2014 KHWS will return to the Tett to occupy a wonderful new studio. This move will coincide with our organization’s 65th birthday! KHWS is one of the largest guild of its kind in eastern Ontario, drawing its membership, of over 80 member, from a radius of about100 Km. It is now incorporated under the laws of the Province of Ontario as a non-profit corporation.

11/06/2026

11/05/2026

🧶🐑 SPINNING YARNS SPEAKER SERIES - November 18th, 5-6PM Eastern Time

Register here to receive the meeting link: https://tiny-url.tech/bNqAkq

Shirley Harvey was raised on a fifth generation farm in southwestern Manitoba, Treaty Two Territory. She pursued a post-secondary education in healthcare until a cancer diagnosis at age 25 turned her world upside down.

Finding solace in the art of weaving, Shirley found a newfound love in sheep, wool and traceability. She founded White Spruce Heritage Farm to preserve rare breed Navajo-Churro sheep in 2022 with a simple idea: that her farm can honour both tradition and creativity. Her high quality and award-winning fleeces continue to be the most popular item with spinners and felters across North America.

Shirley has become an advocate for her heritage breed, sharing the various uses of this type of wool and the importance and cultural significance of the sheep to the Diné (Navajo) people. She has created connections with a small number of other Navajo-Churro producers in Canada and encourages purebred registration with the Navajo-Churro Sheep Association.

Join us for our November Speaker Series webinar to hear more about Shirley’s journey as a sheep farmer and ask her your questions!

11/05/2026

Our neighbours!

TWO MORE SLEEPS!! We, the guild members, would be so very pleased to share the results of our passion... this Friday 6th & Saturday 7th!

11/03/2026

Exciting...includes some Guild members. Consider donating to a Food Bank.

11/03/2026

Weavers + Spinners Sale Nov.5-8, 2026 cash, debit or credit

11/02/2026

We are opening our sale on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 3 pm at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning! Browse beautiful handwoven textiles, garments, tableware, and gifts.

11/02/2026

Our sale opens Thurs.Nov.5 at 3 pm at the Tett Centre for Creativity & Learning

Address

205/370 King Street W
Kingston, ON
K7L2X4

Website

http://khws.ca/

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