HOBART Spinning Cotton with a Tahkli
Sat, 09 Nov
|Battery Point
EVENT NOW FULLY BOOKED! Discover the pleasures of spinning cotton with this traditional spindle with Elizabeth Woods NSW. Find out about the workshop in the 'show more' section below, which also has the booking link.


Time & Location
09 Nov 2024, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Battery Point, 30 Cromwell St, Battery Point TAS 7004, Australia
About the event
Learn to spin strong, fine threads and singles with a tahkli (Indian-style support spindle). It is simple, portable tool of revolution! Once proficient, spinning with a tahkli is a relaxing, meditative practice. Expand your spinning repertoire. Spin fine yarn for weaving, knitting and crochet as well as thread for stitching, embroidery, book binding and lacemaking. Elizabeth will introduce you to the pleasures of spinning with this traditional spindle.
This workshop is suitable for experienced and new spinners.
What you will learn about
cotton spinning preparations
spinning a tahkli
preparing fibre for spinning - making punis