About this Event
In this workshop, a natural brown cashmere top from Mongolia will be our starting point. We will begin our exploration by spinning a series of hand-blended batts created by the instructor that feature this soft, pearlescent fibre. Then spinners will design their own cashmere yarns by experimenting with fibre blends and/or yarn structures. Join us for a day of spinning devoted to spinning luxurious cashmere yarns - be prepared to fall in love with this drool-worthy fibre!
Date: Saturday April 25, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Instructor: Beth Showalter
Cost: LDWS Member - $85 , Non-Member - $120
Equipment List:
- Wheel in good, working order with repair kit
- 3 to 4 empty bobbins + Lazy Kate (for making samples)
- Optional: Additional fibres to design cashmere blends/yarns
- Hand carders and other usual items in your spinning basket
- Baggies, labels, markers, etc
Skill Level: Must be able to comfortably spin singles in both directions and have some experience spinning spun shorter and/or slippery fine fibres - this workshop is beyond a beginner level.
Material Kit + Workshop Notes: Approximately $45.00/person payable to the instructor at the workshop
Optional Additional Fibre Orders: 50g of Cashmere Top for $25/bag. This must be pre-ordered by answering the appropriate questions during registration or by sending an email to [email protected] before March 30 2026. The cost will be payable to the instructor at the workshop.
The etransfer payment method is available for those who wish to pre-pay for their materials. Instructions will be provided in an email prior to the class.
LDWS workshops are open to all. If a participant is less than 18 years old, they are required to have a parent or guardian present at all times.
The workshop is limited to 12 participants, please register early.
This class has a minimum number of 8 participants to proceed. If this number is not reached we’ll let you know about a week before the start of class. You will be refunded your full registration.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
East Lions Community Centre, 1731 Churchill Avenue, London, Canada
CAD 91.86 to CAD 129.13
