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SUMMARY:Sagra del Radicchio
DESCRIPTION:During this fun and lively event in Portland\, OR\, NALA will showcase flax fiber\, seed\, and more at the fiber table. \nDiscover 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 d’inverno\, from dry-farmed winter squash\, beans\, and corn to buckwheat and beyond\, join us in a culinary and cultural exploration like no other. \nTaste\, learn\, and experience the diversity of locally grown winter vegetables and grains that often need to be more appreciated. Farmers and chefs from the PNW and afar will share dishes\, drinks\, and stories at over 40 tables. Take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate the unsung heroes of the culinary world! \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/sagra-del-radicchio/
LOCATION:Redd East Event Space\, 831 Southeast Salmon Street\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97214\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241219T080000
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
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SUMMARY:NALA Member Social: Guest Depoortere from Belgium *MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
DESCRIPTION:Hello NALA Members! \nWe’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.  \nWe appreciate the flexibility of the membership as we looked for a reasonable time across many time zones and Europe! Recordings will be available after the event for all NALA members.
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/nala-member-social-guest-depoortere-from-belgium-members-only-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250204T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T014120Z
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SUMMARY:NALA Member Social: Meet the New BOD *MEMBERS ONLY EVENT*
DESCRIPTION:Hello NALA Community! \nWe’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. \nWe’ll also introduce our first NALA Annual Report\, with a look back on 2024 and a sneak peek at the coming year. \n 
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/nala-member-social-meet-the-new-bod-members-only-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
CREATED:20250214T212536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T212917Z
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SUMMARY:Green Mountain Linen at Brattleboro Farmers Market
DESCRIPTION:Green Mountain Linen Company will be at the Brattleboro Farmers Market on Saturday 22 February. \n“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.” \nThe Brattleboro Farmers Market is indoors during these winter months: 60 Austine Drive\, Winston Prouty Campus\, Brattleboro\, VT 05301. \nHours are 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/green-mountain-linen-at-brattleboro-farmers-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250328T110000
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SUMMARY:March NALA Connect: Industry Insights & Member Networking
DESCRIPTION:** THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT ** \nMarch Topic: \nFlax 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 the Sustainability Council with the Home Page of the American Composites Manufacturers Association\, a meeting with IACMI – The Composites Institute in Knoxville\, and will be heading to Paris\, France\, for JEC World 2025\, the leading international composites show\, where he will engage with European suppliers of natural materials. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear about the latest developments in the industry! \nFriday\, March 28\, 2025 at 10 am PDT  \nAll members will receive a zoom link to join this online meeting.
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/march-nala-connect-industry-insights-member-networking/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250424T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
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SUMMARY: NALA Connect Presents: Sharon Kallis – Weaving Community\, Ecology & Ancestry  *MEMBERS ONLY*
DESCRIPTION:NALA Connect Presents: Sharon Kallis – Weaving Community\, Ecology & Ancestry \nApril 24th 12-1 pm PDT | Special Guest: Sharon Kallis \nMeet 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 people with land\, seasons\, and story. \nWith roots in Scotland\, Wales\, Ireland\, England\, and Germany\, Sharon reflects deeply on her lineage—acknowledging settlers and disruptors—as she builds relationships with the lands she now calls home. Her creative practice explores the languages of plants and the rhythms of the seasons through spinning\, weaving\, knitting\, dyeing\, and stitching—transforming natural fibers into garments infused with memory\, care\, and connection. \nAt this NALA Connect session\, Sharon will share: \nHer personal journey “from seed to garment” through collaborative\, community-based learning\nThe ethos and impact of EartHand’s fiber-centric gatherings and events\nHer own hand-made garments using knitting\, 4-shaft weaving\, warp-weighted loom work\, and sprang techniques \nSneak Peek: Flax Grow Along 2025\nGet inspired by Sharon’s  Flax Grow Along—a six-month\, hands-on exploration of growing\, harvesting\, and transforming flax into linen thread. \nDon’t miss this rich conversation with a leader reviving North American flax fibre traditions! \n**Meeting link will be provided to all NALA Members**
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/nala-connect-presents-sharon-kallis-weaving-community-ecology-ancestry-members-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250529T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
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SUMMARY:NALA Connect   *Members Only*
DESCRIPTION:This May\, we’re thrilled to host a special community conversation focused on celebrating and empowering our members – the heart of the NALA community. \nAt 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 flax enthusiasts. Together\, we’ll explore ideas to strengthen our community\, bring us together and generate support for NALA’s mission. \nPlease join us: May 29th from 1:00-2:00 pm PDT
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/nala-connect-members-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250619T140000
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
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SUMMARY:June NALA Connect *Members Only*
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpencer 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 region. \nEric Singular works with NALA member Horizon Specialty Seeds\, is President of INCCert\, and is committed to advancing responsible products & a regenerative economy through seed & genetics\, standards\, and certification. \nWe’re excited to hear their insights and stories from the fields of North Dakota! Make sure to join us for this insightful session!
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/june-nala-connect-members-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250620T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/North_Dakota/Center:20250622T235959
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
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SUMMARY:Field to Frock
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin us over the Summer Solstice: June 20\, 21\, and 22 – all events are free!  \nA complete schedule of events can be found here – https://www.midwestlinenrevival.org/field-to-frock
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/field-to-frock/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250729T230000
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
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SUMMARY:July NALA Connect *Members Only*
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAshley Occhino\, Executive Director of TSA\, and members of her team\, will introduce us to the Textile Society of America. Founded in 1987\, the Textile Society of America is a United States 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides an international forum for the exchange and dissemination of textile knowledge from artistic\, cultural\, economic\, historic\, political\, social\, scientific\, and technical perspectives. This will be a wonderful opportunity for cross-sharing of the history and importance that flax linen has and continues to play in textiles. \nWe are so grateful for the support of TSA and are looking forward to this interactive and educational session!
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/july-nala-connect-members-only/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
CREATED:20250826T172122Z
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SUMMARY:September NALA Connect with Coast Fibers
DESCRIPTION:**NALA MEMBER EVENT** \nSeptember’s NALA Connect session will be a special treat as we have NALA members Shannon Welsh and Angela Wartes-Kahl\, co-founders of Coast Fibers in Oregon alongside Will Altschwager\, to share insights from their recent travels in Europe studying the flax and linen industry. Their presentation will highlight key takeaways and explore how European models can inform efforts to build a resilient\, sustainable flax-to-linen industry in North America. \nThis is an especially timely talk as we combine their insights with data recently submitted by flax fiber growers in North America. If you are growing flax fiber of any quantity and haven’t yet completed the survey – we encourage you to take 15 minutes to contribute to this first of it’s kind report to be published later this year. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFNSR36
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/september-nala-connect-with-coast-fibers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T123000
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SUMMARY:Montreal Fashion Week - Quebec Fibre Flax Production
DESCRIPTION:On September 25\, NALA Board Member Arin Gintowt will be speaking at a half-day event at the Redpath Museum in Montreal during Montreal Fashion Week\, alongside other speakers organized by Fibershed Quebec.\n\nArin will present: Quebec Fibre Flax (and Hemp) Production: the future of sustainable agriculture\n\nhttps://en.semainemodemtl.com/evenements/fibreshed-quebec
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/montreal-fashion-week-quebec-fibre-flax-production/
LOCATION:Redpath Museum\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T235959
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
CREATED:20250918T194044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T194702Z
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SUMMARY:Autour du lin: notre culture\, notre histoire Event
DESCRIPTION:The Canflax team will be with Autour du lin\, notre culture\, notre histoire in Quebec on September 27th!  \nDid you know that Quebec could soon become a land of textile flax\, like Europe? Since 2023\, the Canflax company has been working passionately to rebuild a complete flax industry in Quebec\, from seed to garment. A local\, sustainable\, and traceable industry.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information: https://www.facebook.com/share/16uJfUwMN9/?mibextid=wwXIfr
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/autour-du-lin-notre-culture-notre-histoire-event/
LOCATION:Sainte-Christine\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T100000
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
CREATED:20250930T181439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T181602Z
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SUMMARY:NALA Connect: Textile Recycling Expo
DESCRIPTION:*Members Only* \nNALA Connect: Textile Recycling Expo \nFlax fiber is a low-impact\, low-waste crop and a durable\, versatile material. NALA is proud to partner with Textile Recycling Expo USA\, sharing a commitment to sustainable inputs and reducing waste in the textile industry. Marketing Managers Isobel Ree and Chrissy Winegarden will provide insights on the Textile Recycling Expo and highlight how our partnership can positively impact the industry. \nPlease join us for this interactive talk and sharing session!
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/nala-connect-textile-recycling-expo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260430T235959
DTSTAMP:20260425T095313
CREATED:20250909T185839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T190459Z
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SUMMARY:Textiles Recycling Expo USA
DESCRIPTION:Discover the future of textile circularity at the first-ever dedicated textile recycling exhibition and conference in North America – taking place April 29–30\, 2026\, at the Charlotte Convention Center\, North Carolina. This landmark two-day event will bring together global leaders from across the textile recycling ecosystem – from recyclers and innovators to manufacturers\, brands\, and sustainability experts – for in-depth discussions\, cutting-edge technologies\, and meaningful networking. With a dynamic conference program and expert-led panels\, the expo provides a powerful platform to exchange ideas\, spark collaboration\, and accelerate circular solutions in the US textiles industry.\n\n\n\n\nWebsite: https://events.amiplastics.com/textiles-recycling-expo-usa\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this unique opportunity to connect\, learn\, and lead in transforming the textiles sector.
URL:https://northamericanlinen.org/event/textiles-recycling-expo-usa/
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