The Date has changed from September 27 to September 21. Registration is now open. Click to Register below
Description: Useful plant fibres are all around us. Come and discover plants you can collect and spin with the main focus being spinning milkweed.
Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre
Instructor: Kim Taylor
Cost: Members – $40, Non-Members – $50
Date: Sunday September 21, 8:30 – 12:30 2025 (date has changed)
Time: 1 – 4 pm
Equipment to bring:
- Spinning wheel and/or drop spindle
- Single bobbin (if using a wheel)
- Set of fine (if possible) hand carders
- Optional: Apron and mask (some of the preparation can be dusty)
A limited number of spinning wheels may be available for use during the class. If you have your own please indicate in the registration form
Material Cost:
The cost is included in the fee. We will provide a disposable mask and gloves, plant fibres, sample bags, flax paste.
Participant Requirements:
Must be able to spin on a spinning wheel or use a spindle.
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 10 participants, please register early.
This class has a minimum number of 6 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.