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 education@ldws.ca 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.

***Cancellation Policy: Participants who cancel their registration up to 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. A participant who finds a replacement for his/her spot within 1 month prior to the start of the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 1 month of workshops (with no replacement found) and “no-shows” will not be refunded. If the Guild cancels a workshop for any reason, all registration fees will be refunded.