Chico Flax
Spin Flax into Linen
Chico Flax 3239 Rodeo Ave, Chico, CAThis spinning class will be taught by master Spinner Stephenie Gaustad. In this class the students will spin the line flax, for warp, and some of the hackled tow for weft to make the weft notably different. Students will then size the warp, get it on the cardboard loom, spin a weft, to needle weave […]
Flax Processing Workshop
Chico Flax 3239 Rodeo Ave, Chico, CAJoin us for a fun and informative in-person, hands-on workshop on flax. Topics and demonstrations will include: Planting flax seed—broadcasting techniques versus row planting Harvesting flax—the right time to harvest for just fiber or fiber plus seed Bundling flax—preparing the harvested flax for retting Retting—both dew retting and wet retting explained. We will discuss using […]
Flax Harvest Day at Chico Flax
Chico Flax 3239 Rodeo Ave, Chico, CAJoin us for Harvest Time at Chico Flax on Saturday, March 23 from 10am to 3pm! Don't forget to bring a lunch and wear comfortable clothes. Our location is at 3239 Rodeo Avenue. Come and experience the joy of harvesting flax with us! Contact info@chicoflax.com for more information and to RSVP.
Flax Harvest at Chico Flax
Chico Flax 3239 Rodeo Ave, Chico, CAClothes grown right at home! Chico flax’s yearly harvest is the first step in making linen for fully local clothing and textiles. Come join our community harvest on Saturday, April 29 at 3239 Rodeo Avenue from 10am-3pm. Lunch, and comfortable gardening clothes recommended. Details to learn how to grow your own clothes on the Chico Flax Facebook […]
Join Us at the Farm for a Field Day – Chico Flax
Chico Flax 3239 Rodeo Ave, Chico, CAWe are excited to welcome you in-person to a day of harvesting, demonstrations, raffle, presentations, and community! When: Saturday ,May 1st from 9am - 2pm COME SEE THE WORK WE HAVE BEEN DOING TO HEAL OUR SOIL AND THE EARTH THROUGH A CARBON FARM FUND WE RECEIVED THROUGH FIBERSHED. To bring back the health of […]
POSTPONED: Lets Harvest! Chico Flax Event
Chico Flax 3239 Rodeo Ave, Chico, CAChico Flax would like to let those who might be concerned for our harvest to not worry. Due to this cooler weather, the flax has slowed down its growth naturally delaying the need to harvest. We will repost in a few weeks another harvest date. Please stay safe and healthy during these strange and trying […]
Spring Harvest Festival
Chico Flax 3239 Rodeo Ave, Chico, CAWho Grows Your Clothes? We Do! Chico Flax We plant, harvest, and process flax to turn it into Linen! Come see how we do it. ENJOY - A tour of the farm LISTEN - To CSUC Agriculture and Engineering students talk about their work on the farm MEET - 5 Fibershed Producers who […]