About our workshops
To compliment our aims the Flax Project runs a nature & creativity based workshop programme. We have a permanent studio in Stonehouse, Plymouth, where regular classes take place in flax crafts and natural dyeing, 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.
Most of these workshops can be taken out about and set up in different locations.
Get in touch if you are interested in commissioning a workshop for you organisation
Flax Processing and Cordage Learn how to ripple, thresh, winnow, break, scutch and comb transforming the flax straw into hair like fibre and then 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.
Net Making Learn how to make a basic fishing net using traditional methods and natural flax twine.
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
Weaving Workshops Coming soon ….
Spinning Group At The Plot Thursday’s 5.30pm – 7.30pm. Join our informal, free, drop in spinning group. Restarting in the autumn.
I have one spare wheel, lots of drop spindles. Bring your own yarn project along and hopefully we all get better at this.
No need to book. Please check Instagram or Facebook for updates.
Volunteering Opportunities We have regular volunteering opportunities, mainly during harvest time at the field.
