During this fun and lively event in Portland, OR, NALA will showcase flax fiber, seed, and more at the fiber table. Discover why “Bitter is Better” at the fourth SAGRA del RADICCHIO! This event is not just about celebrating Italian chicories; it’s a journey into the world of underdog crops. From winter radishes to pomodori […]
Hello NALA Members! We’re excited that Claude Lesage from Depoortere will join us for our December NALA Member Social & Networking event! Depoortere, located in Belgium, manufactures machines for harvesting and scutching natural fibers: flax, hemp, kenaf, and other natural fibers. We appreciate the flexibility of the membership as we looked for a reasonable time […]
Hello NALA Community! We’re excited to kick off our first member social & networking event of 2025 by introducing this year’s Board of Directors. We’re excited for you to meet and get to know our new directors. We’ll also introduce our first NALA Annual Report, with a look back on 2024 and a sneak peek […]
Green Mountain Linen Company will be at the Brattleboro Farmers Market on Saturday 22 February. “We will be representing the North America Linen Association with our good friend in all things flax, Andrea Myklebust. We’ll be demonstrating spinning flax as well providing information on all aspects of growing and processing flax for fiber.” The Brattleboro […]
** THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT ** March Topic: Flax Fiber in Composites: Join us for an insightful presentation by Patrick Flaherty, where he will provide a comprehensive overview of his work and offer valuable insights into the current landscape of the U.S. and international composites industries. Patrick will be attending key events, including […]
NALA Connect Presents: Sharon Kallis – Weaving Community, Ecology & Ancestry April 24th 12-1 pm PDT | Special Guest: Sharon Kallis Meet Sharon Kallis, artist, educator, and fiber enthusiast whose work beautifully intertwines ancestral knowledge, ecology, and community practice. As the founding lead artist of the EartHand Gleaners Society, Sharon cultivates spaces where traditional fiber arts reconnect […]
This May, we’re thrilled to host a special community conversation focused on celebrating and empowering our members – the heart of the NALA community. At NALA, we’re committed to building a vibrant flax fiber movement that educates, inspires, and connects. This will be a conversation to tap into the collective creativity and brilliance of fellow […]
Let’s hear what’s happening in the field! We’re very excited to share that our June NALA Connect meeting will feature two NALA members / farmers growing flax fiber in North Dakota. Spencer Marchand is on the NALA Board of Directors, and is Chairman of the Dakota Linen Company. Spencer’s mission is to bring back the flax fiber industry to North Dakota and the surrounding […]
Midwest Linen Revival presents Field to Frock events in and around the Madison, WI area to build community for the emerging flax fiber movement. Learn some things about our connection past, present, and future with the beautiful flax plant. Attend one event or all of them! Join us over the Summer Solstice: June 20, 21, and […]
NALA Connect is excited to welcome the Textile Society of America to our July meeting! Several NALA Members spoke at the TSA Fall ’24 Symposium on the “Re-emergence of the North American Flax Fiber Industry” and NALA was recently featured in TSA’s newsletter in April. Ashley Occhino, Executive Director of TSA, and members of her team, will […]