Description
Flax as a traditional fibre plant is making a return to the UK. Would you like to grow your own flax for fibre in your garden? During this Zoom call with Brigitte, we’ll spend 75 minutes (or so) to guide you through the process of getting started with growing flax. No matter if you have a sunny patch in your garden, allotment or a planter on your patio, you can be part of the 'flax to fibre' revival. Flax fibre can be spun into linen yarn, and then transformed into textiles. In this session, we will cover soil preparation, sowing times, growing cycles, and caring for your crop for the first couple of months. This is followed by a Q&A session. This session is available for everybody who what so know a bit more about how to grow flax. The recording will be available for 2 weeks. Please note: This is part one of a three part series. - Part two covers "Harvesting, Rippling and Retting", available June 21st 2025. -Part three covers "Flax Tools and Processing", available Sep 13th 2025.
What's included in the price?
75 - 90 minute zoom meeting.
What you will need
- Adequate internet access. - Zoom on a tablet, PC or laptop so that you can see the demonstrations properly.
Duration
1½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Brigitte of BeeKayMakes is a sustainable weaver, tutor and researcher and works with local fibres like nettle, British lambswool & linen yarns
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Wheelchair users
- Suitable for beginners
This course is taught online
