Spinning Cotton with Elizabeth Woods
Sat, 19 Oct
|Lanena
We are excited to offer spinners a workshop with Elizabeth Woods, a cotton spinning specialist from New South Wales. Elizabeth will show you how cotton is a versatile, locally-produced natural fibre that can be spun easily with a wheel.
Time & Location
19 Oct 2024, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lanena, 21 Killara Ave, Lanena TAS 7275, Australia
Guests
About the event
Elizabeth Woods will show you how cotton is a versatile, locally-produced natural fibre that we can spin easily with a wheel and will share with you tips and techniques for success. This workshop is suitable for anyone who is able to spin and ply a basic yarn using a wheel.
You will learn about:
cotton spinning preparations
assessing fibre and sourcing spinning quality fibre
setting up wheel for success
preparing fibre for spinning - preparing seeds, ginned lint and making punis