Flax-to-Linen
Community Grow Project
Our goals are to:
Raise awareness of flax as a textile natural fiber crop in Michigan.
Assess its growth potential and qualities throughout the state.
Build local community support to help revitalize the flax industry as a sustainable natural fiber in North America.
Grow our community—touch a part of the textile process, from soil to fiber, while connecting with other folks.
Watch our community conversation
From Flax Seed to Fiber with the Michigan Fibershed Project
at the Ann Arbor Fiber Arts Expo AADL 2025
Participate in the 2025 Project
We invite you to learn about local flax farming and linen production. We will cover all steps, from growing flax to hand processing with beautiful new equipment handmade by talented folks in our Michigan Fibershed.
When you sign-up, participate in three Growers Meetings: #1 Planning, Prepping, Planting (April), #2 Harvesting (June), and #3 Processing/Closing (August).
Fiber flax seed will be provided to growers.
Please consider a donation to help defray the costs of our bulk seed order and shipping them to you. Suggested $10.
Growing not required to participate!
Curious and want to learn more? Join the:
Information Sessions -
We held two Information sessions.
We discussed the Flax Grow project, Michigan Fibershed, and opportunities to get involved.
Session 1: Zoom Recording Sunday, March 23rd: 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Session 2: Zoom Recording Sunday, March 30th: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Sessions presented the same information, though the conversations that emerged differed.
** If you are interested in organizing a local node of flax growers in your region of the state, please let us know!
Ready to grow? Sign-up here
PAST EVENTS
Growers Meeting #1: Planning, Prepping, and Planting & Seed Handout - option of three sessions that will have the same information
Join us to receive planting instructions and your own flax seeds to start growing. We'll guide you through the initial steps of this rewarding journey. Growing not required to participate. Come to learn as you wish!
Session 1: Saturday, April 5th: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM **Zoom and IN PERSON! Ann Arbor**
Session 2: Saturday, April 12th: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM **Zoom and IN PERSON! Ann Arbor**
Session 3: Saturday, April 12th: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM **Zoom and IN PERSON! Detroit**
We are excited to be hosted by Noble Seed Fellowship and Brother Nature Produce in Corktown (2913 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit). Join us there to learn about the project, sign-up to grow, pick-up your seeds, and grow community.
Two options to participate
1. Join by Zoom Meeting: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93211510610
—email us to request meeting passcode—
2. In-Person: Ann Arbor Area Node: Ann Arbor District Library Downtown - Freespace Room (Session 1&2) // Detroit Area Node: Farm at Brother Nature Produce - 2913 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit (Session 3)
We invite you to learn about local flax farming and linen production. We will cover all steps, from growing flax to hand processing with beautiful new equipment handmade by talented folks in our Michigan Fibershed.
When you sign-up, participate in three Growers Meetings: #1 Planning, Prepping, Planting (April), #2 Harvesting (June), and #3 Processing/Closing (August).
Fiber flax seed will be provided to growers.
Please consider a donation to help defray these costs of our bulk seed order and shipping them to you. Suggested $10.
Growing not required to participate!
Curious and want to learn more? Join the:
Information Sessions -
We held two Information sessions.
We discussed the Flax Grow project, Michigan Fibershed, and opportunities to get involved.
Session 1: Zoom Recording Sunday, March 23rd: 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Session 2: Zoom Recording Sunday, March 30th: 3:00 - 5:00 PM
Sessions presented the same information, though the conversations that emerged differed.
** If you are interested in organizing a local node of flax growers in your region of the state, please let us know!
Ready to grow? Sign-up and mark your calendar for the:
Growers Meeting #1: Planning, Prepping, and Planting & Seed Handout - option of three sessions that will have the same information
Join us to receive planting instructions and your own flax seeds to start growing. We'll guide you through the initial steps of this rewarding journey. Growing not required to participate. Come to learn as you wish!
Session 1: Saturday, April 5th: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM **Zoom and IN PERSON! Ann Arbor**
Session 2: Saturday, April 12th: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM **Zoom and IN PERSON! Ann Arbor**
Session 3: Saturday, April 12th: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM **Zoom and IN PERSON! Detroit**
We are excited to be hosted by Noble Seed Fellowship and Brother Nature Produce in Corktown (2913 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit). Join us there to learn about the project, sign-up to grow, pick-up your seeds, and grow community.
Two options to participate
1. Join by Zoom Meeting: https://umich.zoom.us/j/93211510610
—email us to request meeting passcode—
2. In-Person: Ann Arbor Area Node: Ann Arbor District Library Downtown - Freespace Room (Session 1&2) // Detroit Area Node: Farm at Brother Nature Produce - 2913 Rosa Parks Blvd, Detroit (Session 3)
