Spinning Cashmere

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 ZWR1Y2F0aW9uIHwgbGR3cyAhIGNh 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.

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