A farmer, a designer, a processor, and a sustainability expert join us to discuss the potential of flax. In a hybrid event, on October 7th, a panel of experts will take a deep dive into the lifecycle and material potential of processing flax for fiber, oil and building materials. The panel is part of a series […]

**THIS IS A MEMBER ONLY EVENT** Please join us on Oct 24, 2024, 4-5 PM EST for the October NALA Member Social and Networking event featuring Andrea Myklebust and Laura Sullivan of the Northern New England Fibershed as they share information about their regional mill grant research, and growing protocols in Northeast New England. Andrea […]

This slightly eclectic conversation series is Sharon Kallis’ way of bringing home the stories from some of the people met along the way on her summer research trip. The name of this series is inspired by how sheep farmer Susan Russell ends conversations, “to be continued”, acknowledging there is always more to say, more to […]

Join expert Andrea Myklebust to learn the craft of spinning flax fiber into linen yarn. Working with hand spindles and distaves, participants will be introduced to the foundational concepts of spinning: the control of loose fiber through drafting, and the addition of twist to create a structurally-sound yarn. The instructor will provide all of the necessary […]