Introduction to Spinning and Weaving Linen
In this workshop, students will learn about flax spinning, and explore weaving linen on 4 shaft looms. This workshop is geared towards beginning students, and no prior spinning or weaving experience is required.
Not scheduled right now. Last taught 2026.
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The workshop
In this workshop, students will learn about flax spinning, and explore weaving linen on 4 shaft looms. This workshop is geared towards beginning students, and no prior spinning or weaving experience is required.
Participants will learn the entire process of designing a simple project, dressing the loom, weaving, and finishing their linen.
Skills and techniques
- Learn the vocabulary of spinning and weaving linen (line, tow, draft, twist, parts of a spindle, spinning wheel, loom, etc.)
- Learn how to spin, skein off, and wet finish handspun linen yarn
- Design a simple weaving project and describe it in writing
- Wind a warp and dress a loom
- Weave linen cloth
- Learn how to finish your handwoven cloth once it’s off the loom
- Sanborn Mills Farm has 5 looms to loan on a first come first served basis. If you would like to reserve a loom please email marsha@sanbornmills.org immediately after you register for the workshop. Update – All looms have been reserved so students registering now must bring their own loom.
Before you come
Details for students
Where
One of the farm's studios, confirmed at check-in. See the campus
Staying on the farm
Housing, meals, the daily schedule, and places to stay nearby are on Prepare for your workshop.
Your instructor
Questions about this workshop, housing, or meals? Email registrar@sanbornmills.org or call (603) 435-7314. Please read the workshop policies before you register.