WORKSHOPS: Thurs., Oct. 16 - Sun., Oct. 19, 2025

 

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Workshop Info

Date: Saturday, October 21, 2023
Time:10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Category:Spinning
Instructor:Kathy Sparks
Flax: From the Garden to Finished Fiber - SOLD OUT

Flax is one of the traditional crops grown for fiber. This workshop will cover all aspects of flax growing, harvesting, preparation for spinning as well as yarn production and finishing. Students will experience hands on all stages of fiber prep, from breaking to scutching to hackling and spinning, picking up helpful tips and learning the necessary skills to successfully produce a linen thread. Student should be able to spin a consistent thread and understand how to adjust their wheels, whether the wheel is manual or electric.

MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS WORKSHOP

PrerequisiteStudents should be up to date on tetanus vaccines due to the use of very sharp flax hackles.  Students should know how to spin a consistent yarn and be able to adjust their wheels whether electric or manual.

Skill Level Required:  Intermediate

Homework:  None

Questions about the workshop?  Email elmshootfarm@gmail.com

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This workshop is held in a heated tent.  Your hands will be in and out of water throughout the session.

 

Materials Info

A material fee of $40 (cash or check) will be collected by the instructor.  It includes all materials including flax to process and spinning fibers and the use of traditional tools for each step of the process. Handouts are also included.

Students must bring: Leather or thick cotton gloves (flax hackles are sharp!), mask (flax is dusty), spinning wheel, lap cloth, hand cards, small spray bottle or water bowl.

 

 

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Workshop Fee $125.00


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Other Workshops Available By Kathy Sparks
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Color Mixology and Value Study Dyeing 10/16/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 150.00 MORE INFO
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Nalbinding - One Stitch at a Time Misc 10/18/2025 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm 75.00 MORE INFO
Smooth as Silk - A Spinning and Dyeing Adventure Spinning/Dyeing 10/17/2025 9:00 am - 4:00 pm 150.00 MORE INFO

Next Fest: October 18-19, 2025