Supported Spindle Fall 2026

Supported spinning is a relaxed and portable way to spin. It’s also a great skill builder. This is a workshop for both beginner and experienced supported spinner. We’ll learn about the various supported spindles, how to use them and find the right one for you. Just as important as finding the right spindle is finding the right bowl. Fibre prep matters, so we’ll go over various fibres and how to prep them to get the yarn you want. We’ll spend time learning how to add your leader, proceed to spinning and building a cop. We’ll round out the day by looking at some ways to ply.

Location: 1731 Churchill Ave, London ON – East Lion’s Community Centre

Instructor: Catharina Forbes

Cost: Members – $60, Non-Members – $75

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026

Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Participants Requirements: Both beginning and experienced spinners are welcome.

Equipment to bring: Supported Spindle if you have one - There will be spindles available for use at the class

Material cost: $15 - payable to instructor at 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

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.