Master Stephan Grimm - OL, OP, and Mistress Lorelei Greenleafe - OP,

invite you to

FLAXFEST 2024

About a year ago, Master Grimm and I discussed potential arts and sciences projects that would combine my passion for medieval agriculture, growing medieval plants, harvesting (and generally getting my hands dirty) with his love for spinning, weaving, woodworking and blacksmithing. We came up with a seed-to-shawl project. We’ve had numerous requests for more information about the project and the opportunity to participate in the project in some capacity. Now’s your chance!

The first seeds went in last March and the flax stalks have been grown, harvested, dried, rippled, retted, and dried again. That means it's time for breaking, scutching, and hackling before the flax can be spun into line.  

On Sunday afternoon, October 27th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Kernersville, NC, we are hosting a Flax Fest Arts and Sciences gathering. We'll go over the steps we've taken to get this far, and hopefully, you'll join us for some of the flax processing steps that happen next.

We'll use the tools Master Grimm forged and created in his shop to work on the flax I grew in my garden. As a bonus, we'll do a little spinning and ropemaking. 

If you're interested in this hands-on Flaxfest, please contact me at LadyGreenleafe@gmail.com and I will send you the address. We can only take thirty people, so let me know as soon as possible.

 Please note:

There will be a potluck after the work is done! Please let us know what you will be bringing when you order your tickets.

For the love and the Arts and Sciences, the advancement of medieval agricultural arts, and in the hopes of inspiring others, we remain your servants, 

2024 Flax Fest Tickets

Although Flax Fest is free, there are a limited number of tickets available and they will be handed out on a First come, first served basis. (This can be overridden by the Atlantian Order of Precedence on a case by case basis). To order your tickets please click on the button below:

2024 Flax Fest Merch can be found here:

All proceeds from the sale of merchandise will go to WARPED ( Wayward Apprentice Rehabilitation Program Extension Department). This program is designed to help new apprentices cope with the overwhelming workload their Laurel imposes on them.