W08

Flax, hemp, nettle & co.

Fri 23rd – Sun 25th October 2026

Bast fibres have accompanied humanity for millennia. The extraction, preparation, splicing, twisting and spinning of flax, nettle or tree bast formed the foundations of early textile production.
This weekend we will be following in the footsteps of these ancient techniques and getting to know the fibre providers and their preparation better. Alongside cultivated flax, we will be processing hemp, ramie and „wild“ representatives of bast fibres, such as the stinging nettle, into string and yarn.

Group of participants:anyone who enjoys experimenting and would rather upcycle a wide variety of materials than throw them away
Requirements:Basic knowledge of the spinning wheel or hand spindle
Number of participants:max. 10 people
Course times:Fr 17:00-20:00, Sat 9:00-13:00 and 14:30-18:00, Sun 9:00-13:00
Course fee:230 euros, for students 210 euros (excluding 30 euros for materials)

Course leader: CHRISTIANE SEUFFERLEIN, Austria
Craftsman and organic farmer, loves the combination of traditional craft and new paths; the Mühlviertel native has been teaching spinning on drop spindles and spinning wheels, dyeing with natural materials, and a love for natural fibres in general for six years; she places importance on teaching the basics and the connection to her own historical heritage; on her farm, she cultivates fibre and dye plants; initiator of the project „Bertas Flachs“.
More info: www.faserundfarbe.at