Flax Project C.I.C.

Flax Project CIC aims to revive the flax industry in South West Britain and bring environmentally responsible linen production to the Tamar Valley and Plymouth.

We grow flax in Cornwall which we process in our workshop in Plymouth. We also run a nature and creativity based education programme offering workshops for all ages in all things to do with flax, linen and textiles from our workshop in Stonehouse, Plymouth and field in Cornwall.

We have volunteering opportunities at our field in the Tamar Valley and run projects with community groups and workshops and events in partnership with other organisations.

Vicky Putler is the Founder /Director of Flax Project CIC. She has many years experience as a textile designer-maker under the name Thorody and has taught extensively in many different settings and levels through out this time. She has a 1st class degree in History of Art and Fine Art and an MA in Fine Art both from Goldsmiths, University of London. She also has a PGCE from the Institute of Education, University of London. She has taught at Plymouth College of Art (now Arts University Plymouth) on the BA and MA Textiles courses and Adult education classes. She has also taught in secondary schools and in non-certificated settings for all age groups and mixed age groups.