A 2-Day Flax Fiber and Weaving Workshop on Your Handmade Ceramic Frame

Participants will have the opportunity to create a beautiful handwoven piece using their own handmade ceramic frame.

5th September 2026 (Day 1):
Students will make their ceramic weaving frames using stoneware clay and decorate them with the course tutor Emi’s forged natural clay slips. Day 1 is from 10am until 1pm.

12th September 2026 (Day 2):
Students will receive their fired ceramic frames, prepared by Emi. They will learn how to set up the loom and create their own handwoven piece using natural and sustainable yarns, including Emi’s home-grown flax fibres, forged natural fibres and yarns, Japanese kibiso yarn, silk mawata fleece, alpaca wool, and more. Day 2 is from 10am until 4pm.

Emi has worked on several projects growing flax plants to produce fabric in different communities. She will also demonstrate the process of turning flax plants into fibre and hand-spinning it into linen yarn. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about flax fibre.

Participants are welcome to bring their own yarns as well.

Students will take their completed weaving on the frame home.