FLAX & LINEN INNÉ AGUS INNIÚ and HERITAGE GAMES
Join us for a hands-on, drop-in workshop exploring the ancient craft of transforming flax into linen. Discover the fascinating journey of this humble plant—from seed to fabric—and the traditional tools and techniques used along the way: rippling, scutching, hackling, spinning and weaving.
Led by Kathy, who has spent years researching and relearning these traditional methods, this workshop invites you to witness and participate in the revival of a vital skillset: the stages of flax processing. You’ll also learn about flax’s role in regenerative agriculture and crop rotation and its traditional and innovative uses: from sustainable textiles to ropes, composites, and beyond.
Sonia will be making paper and rope from flax and organising games and activities with children outside, inspired by traditional games. All ages are welcome to share their memories of games they played.
- Flax to Linen demonstrations ⟶ all day
- Paper making and rope making ⟶ 12:00 – 3:00 pm
- Heritage Games for children outdoors ⟶ 3:00 – 6:00 pm
Drop in anytime throughout the day! No booking or experience needed.
FREE! Supported by the DCCI.
Facilitated by – Kathy Kirwan and Sonia Caldwell
Featured image & header © Michelle Moloney | Flax illustration © Kilcoe Studios
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Event Address: Main St, Ballydehob, Co. Cork, P81 A218
Suitable For: All Ages
Accessibility Information
Toilets, free on-street parking.
Organiser: : Fibreshed Ireland
Event Email: : fibreshed.ireland@gmail.com
Event Contact Number: : +353 877006512
Event Website: : https://fibreshedireland.ie/events/flax-linen-inne-agus-inniu-and-heritage-games/
Event Memberships
Design & Crafts Council Ireland, GANS
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Fibreshed Ireland CLG
All August Craft Month events are run independently by the event organisers. For questions regarding this event please contact the event organiser directly.