Not many people know that every part of our ‘native’ nettle has a use (even the sting). In this workshop you will find out how nettles were used for textiles before the introduction of imported cotton and then learn a method for extracting the useful fibres. All nettles will be provided on the day.

General plan of the day

10.30 – 12.30 Know your nettles. Hunting, catching and skinning your nettles.

12.30 – 13.30 lunch

13.30 – 15.30 Filleting for a finer fibre. Spinning like its linen.

Limited spaces so prebooking is essential.