Flax Spinning Workshop

Learn about the amazing flax plant, still used today to create linen. Explore how to process flax using historic methods and wooden tools, to turn a dried plant into soft fibres ready for spinning. Listen to the fascinating history of linen as you process flax, handmaking some yarn to take home with you.

📅 One-day workshop, 10am - 3pm with a break for lunch
🧵Learn to use a drop spindle to spin thread, and see how spinning plant fibre is different from sheep fleece
🌱 Explore using a range of tools to process flax
📜 Discover the history of linen as you work
☀️ Set in the unique surroundings of Butser Ancient Farm’s historic buildings
🎟️ Tickets £100
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