Education Programme

To compliment our aims the Flax Project is developing a nature & creativity based educational programme. We have a permanent workshop in Stonehouse, Plymouth, where regular classes take place in heritage textile crafts, we also get out into the community.

The education programme enables us to spread the word about what goes in to, and why we should value, textiles. It creates a community based around nature & creativity. It provides a space for people to come together, improving mental health, combatting isolation & loneliness. It provides opportunities for people to learn a skill that they may want to take further into employment, self-employment or education.

Below is a list of some of the workshops we run. All of these are open to the general public and will take place at our space in The Plot, 80-84 Union St, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3EZ.

Flax Processing and Cordage Learn how to ripple, thresh, winnow, break, scutch and comb transforming the flax straw into hair like fibre andthe cordage. Slow farming, the old fashioned way using hand tools and patience.

Flax Corn Dolly Making Explore the wonderful history and folklore of corn dolly making. Participants will be instructed in how to make traditional dollies out of flax straw.

Textile Printing with Natural Dyes explore the world of printing with natural dyes and mordants using screen and block.

Indigo-Shibori Resist Dyeing dip your toes into the world of Indigo dye vats and Shibori folding techniques, the old fashioned way using natural indigo.

Natural Dyeing Workshops Using a variety of plants and mordants participants will learn how to create natural dyes for linen and cotton

Spinning and Weaving Workshops Coming soon ….

Volunteering Opportunities We have regular volunteering opportunities, mainly during harvest time at the field.

In the Community Grant funded community projects such as the Green Minds Commission ‘A Mini Flax Farm in Keyham’ and ‘A Flax Corn Dolly on Blockhouse Park’. If you are interested in discussing a nature & creativity project or workshop in your community please get in touch.

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