Learn 18^th century methods of processing the flax plant to linen thread by using the actual tools: flax break, scutching knife, and hackles.  Dressing a distaff, spinning flax and growing the fiber will be covered.  Bring your wheel or spindle.  Intermediate spinning skills are required.

Material fee includes:  Flax strick, samples of water retted and dew retted flax, and handouts

Students need to bring:  spinning wheel and notebook.   Distaffs will be provided if you do not have one.

Flax workshop: 8:30-12:00   $45.00 plus $25.00 materials fee 

Instructor:  Cassie Dickson

Register no later than May 8, space is limited.

To Register contact Sue Szary 919-742-1122

Classes held at Against his will Gallery & Studio

117 E. Second St., Siler City,   NC