BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Grid Magazine - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gridphilly.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Grid Magazine REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165759 CREATED:20251110T015552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T015552Z UID:10024303-1762970400-1762977600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Innovative Flax Fiber Components DESCRIPTION:The Promising Future of Flax for Clothing & Construction Materials in the Mid-Atlantic\nCreating a stronger more sustainable society\n\n\nThe Museum for Art in wood is hosting PA Flax Project (Philadelphia\, PA) and Common Object Studio (Baltimore\, MD). This dynamic group will come together to talk about the many industrial uses of fiber flax\, scaling production in the mid-atlantic\, and flax as the alternative to toxic building materials and textiles. There will be an array of samples from linseed oil to linen for participants to handle and learn about.  \nThis interactive event is an exciting peak into the progress of the fiber flax industry in our region. We welcome interior designers\, architects\, people in the textile industry\, artists\, building contractors and sustainable developers and community members passionate about real change towards a sustainable future. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/innovative-flax-fiber-components/ LOCATION:Museum for Art in Wood\, 141 North 3rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/a943ea142bfd21a9379b57f49fe128e6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165759 CREATED:20251027T135203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T135203Z UID:10023730-1762081200-1762092000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:PA Flax's Paper Making Workshop at Historic Rittenhouse Town DESCRIPTION:Fiber flax is known for becoming long line linen\, but did you know that the co-products can become durable paper?\n\n\nCome to Historic Rittenhouse Town to expore the wide world of fiber flax! The Pennsylvania Flax Project usually focuses on how fiber flax becomes long line linen\, but did you know that the co-products can become durable paper? \nIf you are interested in the world of environmentally conscious products\, and what the future of that can look like\, this is a great event to attend. \nWe recommend that you bring a water bottle\, as we are not sure what kind of accommedations will be available! URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/pa-flaxs-paper-making-workshop-at-historic-rittenhouse-town/ LOCATION:208 Lincoln Dr\, 208 Lincoln Drive\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/29f0812a905cb488109d143bf92f3c64.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165759 CREATED:20251023T145932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145932Z UID:10023651-1761476400-1761487200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:PA Flax's Hand Processing Event with One Art Community Center DESCRIPTION:The PA Flax Project will lead a hand-processing event at the One Art Community Center to turn flax from crop to spinnable fiber!\n\n\nCome to One Art Community Center to learn how linen is made! The Pennsylvania Flax Project will lead a workshop demonstrating how fiber flax can be hand processed in a matter of minutes. \nIf you are a participant of the Square Yard Project\, this is a great opportunity to turn your crop into spinnable fiber. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/pa-flaxs-hand-processing-event-with-one-art-community-center/ LOCATION:1431-39 N 52nd St\, 1431-39 North 52nd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/f26cca0c544965fcadf118e5081da727.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165759 CREATED:20251023T145522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145522Z UID:10023645-1761397200-1761408000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:PA Flax's Hand Processing Event at Tyler Arboretum DESCRIPTION:The PA Flax Project will lead a hand-processing event at Tyler Arboretum\, accompanied by a dye component with Meg MacCurtain!\n\n\nCome to Tyler Arboretum to learn how linen is made! The Pennsylvania Flax Project will lead a workshop demonstrating how fiber flax can be hand processed in a matter of minutes\, and Meg MacCurtain will join us to walk participants through a natural dye component. \nIf you are a participant of the Square Yard Project\, this is a great opportunity to turn your crop into spinnable fiber. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/pa-flaxs-hand-processing-event-at-tyler-arboretum/ LOCATION:515 Painter Rd\, 515 Painter Road\, Media\, PA\, 19063\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/bcb1aff78e1a2e6966423674f296f6ec.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165759 CREATED:20251023T145032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T145032Z UID:10023636-1761300000-1761310800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:October Hand-Processing Event at Wyck DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch fiber flax transform right before your eyes!\n\n\nCome to the Wyck Historic House and Garden to learn how linen is made! The Pennsylvania Flax Project will lead a workshop demonstrating how fiber flax can be hand processed in a matter of minutes. \nIf you are a participant of the Square Yard Project\, this is a great opportunity to turn your crop into spinnable fiber. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/october-hand-processing-event-at-wyck/ LOCATION:Wyck Historic House And Garden\, 6026 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/f8fd4e65c29632509761109560c61aba.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165800 CREATED:20251006T140833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T140833Z UID:10023004-1760176800-1760187600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Natural Dye and Hand-Processing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Cait Nolan will host a hand processing workshop at her Dye Studio and Garden – Location provided after registration.\n\n\nCait Nolan is an artist\, educator\, and gardener who makes quilts using fabrics that she dyes with plants she foraged. The Pennsylvania Flax Project is collaborating with her to show the full experience of natural fabrics and natural dyes\, including (but not limited to) hand-processing fiber flax from crop to spinnable fiber! URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/natural-dye-and-hand-processing-workshop/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/67e54733353bd215b3b18dc7b8cfdcc6.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165800 CREATED:20250905T150008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T150008Z UID:10021404-1757671200-1757682000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:September Hand-Processing Event at Wyck DESCRIPTION:Join us to watch fiber flax transform before your eyes!\n\n\nCome to the Wyck Historic House and Garden to learn how linen is made! The Pennsylvania Flax Project will lead a workshop demonstrating how fiber flax can be hand processed in a matter of minutes. \nIf you are a participant of the Square Yard Project\, this is a great opportunity to turn your crop into spinnable fiber. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/september-hand-processing-event-at-wyck/ LOCATION:Wyck Historic House And Garden\, 6026 Germantown Avenue\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/600260266152262e3c8c2ee560eb3575.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165800 CREATED:20240528T191052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240528T191052Z UID:10013089-1720864800-1720872000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:PA Flax Project’s Producer Event Series: Part 2 (Harvest) DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person Pennsylvania Flax Project Event Series this spring and summer to foster organic fiber flax production and supply chains! Expect to… \n\n\nMeet existing and prospective organic buyers and growers \n\n\nGet connected to the emerging organic flax-to-linen industry in Pennsylvania \n\n\nLearn about: \n\n\nHow fiber flax fits into organic rotations \n\n\nHow fiber flax is processed from field to spinnable fiber \n\n\nOpportunities through PA Flax Project’s cooperative business model \n\n\nOrganic certification requirements \n\n\nTechnical assistance opportunities during organic transition \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event will take place in both Spanish and English with simultaneous interpretation. Spanish-only\, English-only\, and bilingual speakers are all invited to attend this workshop. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho: All are welcome and these stakeholders are especially encouraged to attend: \n\n\nFarmers who are organic-curious\, transitioning\, or certified organic\, of all production types \n\n\nTextile and Bast Fiber supply chain stakeholders (i.e. papermakers\, bio-composite manufacturers \, bast fiber buyers\, fashion designers\, etc.) \n\n\nBuyers of fiber flax and other alternative grains \n\n\nThose interested in participating in regional organic textile supply chains from the ground up \n\n\nCost: Free! \nSave the dates: \nPart 1: Growing\, register today! \nPart 2: Harvesting\, July 13th \nPart 3: Processing September 28th \nFacts to know: \n\n\nPriority Registration goes to producers in these counties: Berks\, Bucks\, Chester\, Delaware\, Lancaster\, Lebanon\, Lehigh\, Montgomery\, Northampton\, and Philadelphia. We plan to expand in the future. \n\n\nAttendance cap (limited to 20 please register below to secure your spot) \n\n\nTranslation services are available\, please inquire below URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/pa-flax-projects-producer-event-series-part-2-harvest/ LOCATION:Pasture Song Farm\, 1333 Ridge Road\, Pottstown\, 19465\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PAFlaxProject.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165800 CREATED:20231127T015111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T063917Z UID:10008310-1702652400-1702666800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Quilt the Harvest DESCRIPTION:Our studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen\, design and construct\n\n\nJoin us to make our our “Square Yard Quilt”. \nThis inclusive art and education project is open to all. \nOur studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen\, design and construct a large textile made of many parts to tell a story. \nTogether we’ll envision and create the pieces of our “square yard quilt”. An abstract art quilt made up of flax grown here and in Scotland by our collaborators at Journeys in design. \nIt started with a conversation about square yards and square meters\, and it’s growing into an international textiles art collaboration. We’re working with Journeys in Design Scotland\, who we connected with in 2021 through their program\, Our Linen Stories. \nStudio sessions may include weaving\, flax processing\, spinning\, hand sewing\, and natural dyeing. We provide snacks and beverages to enjoy. Come as many times as you like. \nYour fees help us pay for studio space and materials. Please contribute as generously as you are able. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/quilt-the-harvest-5/ LOCATION:1400 N American St\, 1400 North American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/c03181d96161fc4121e0aa703d2a26b5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165800 CREATED:20231002T175656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231002T185207Z UID:10007240-1697194800-1697205600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Quilt the Harvest DESCRIPTION:Our studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen\, design and construct\n\n\nJoin us every other Friday to make our our “Square Yard Quilt”. \nThis inclusive art and education project is open to all. \nOur studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen\, design and construct a large textile made of many parts to tell a story. \nTogether we’ll envision and create the pieces of our “square yard quilt”. An abstract art quilt made up of flax grown here and in Scotland by our collaborators at Journeys in design. \nIt started with a conversation about square yards and square meters\, and it’s growing into an international textiles art collaboration. We’re working with Journeys in Design Scotland\, who we connected with in 2021 through their program\, Our Linen Stories. \nStudio sessions may include weaving\, flax processing\, spinning\, hand sewing\, and natural dyeing. Come as many times as you like. \nYour fees help us pay for studio space and materials. Please contribute as generously as you are able. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/quilt-the-harvest-4/ LOCATION:1400 N American St\, 1400 North American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/c03181d96161fc4121e0aa703d2a26b5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165800 CREATED:20230922T123457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T123457Z UID:10007067-1695985200-1695996000@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Quilt the Harvest DESCRIPTION:Our studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen\, design and construct\n\n\nJoin us every other Friday to make our our “Square Yard Quilt”. \nThis inclusive art and education project is open to all. \nOur studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen\, design and construct a large textile made of many parts to tell a story. \nTogether we’ll envision and create the pieces of our “square yard quilt”. An abstract art quilt made up of flax grown here and in Scotland by our collaborators at Journeys in design. \nIt started with a conversation about square yards and square meters\, and it’s growing into an international textiles art collaboration. We’re working with Journeys in Design Scotland\, who we connected with in 2021 through their program\, Our Linen Stories. \nStudio sessions may include weaving\, flax processing\, spinning\, hand sewing\, and natural dyeing. Come as many times as you like. \nYour fees help us pay for studio space and materials. Please contribute as generously as you are able. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/quilt-the-harvest-3/ LOCATION:1400 N American St\, 1400 North American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/c03181d96161fc4121e0aa703d2a26b5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165800 CREATED:20230829T190459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T190459Z UID:10006685-1695553200-1695567600@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Straw into Gold DESCRIPTION:Participate in a hands on workshop processing our flax crop from retted straw into golden spinnable fiber destined to become fine linen\n\n\nMake and take home a braided flax fiber piece and learn all about flax in Pennsylvania. \nThis hands on workshop is a great chance to learn about how flax becomes linen from seed to cloth. Meet the founders of Pa Flax Project\, ask all the questions\, enjoy an autumn afternoon at the farm and share light snacks. Great for all ages. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/straw-into-gold/ LOCATION:3500 Coventryville Rd\, 3500 Coventryville Road\, Pottstown\, PA\, 19465\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/a4414aafbc3191f465ae0937e041336d.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165800 CREATED:20230825T153021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230825T153021Z UID:10006577-1693566000-1693576800@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Quilt the Harvest DESCRIPTION:Our studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen\, design and construct\n\n\nJoin us every other Friday to make our our “Square Yard Quilt”. \nThis inclusive art and education project is open to all. \nOur studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen\, design and construct a large textile made of many parts to tell a story. \nTogether we’ll envision and create the pieces of our “square yard quilt”. An abstract art quilt made up of flax grown here and in Scotland by our collaborators at Journeys in design. \nIt started with a conversation about square yards and square meters\, and it’s growing into an international textiles art collaboration. We’re working with Journeys in Design Scotland\, who we connected with in 2021 through their program\, Our Linen Stories. \nStudio sessions may include weaving\, flax processing\, spinning\, hand sewing\, and natural dyeing. Come as many times as you like. \nYour fees help us pay for studio space and materials. Please contribute as generously as you are able. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/quilt-the-harvest-2/ LOCATION:1400 N American St\, 1400 North American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/c03181d96161fc4121e0aa703d2a26b5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230826T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165800 CREATED:20230808T163855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T163855Z UID:10006217-1693036800-1693051200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Flax Harvest Day DESCRIPTION:Come help us harvest our flax. Learn about how flax = linen.\n\n\nCome harvest flax with us\, connect with our community and enjoy a day on the farm. Flax for linen is pulled to harvest and then laid down on the field to ‘ret’ or ‘stooked’ to dry in the field to be stored. Come for a hands on learning day about this ancient process. \nWe’ll be serving light snacks and have plenty of cool water and iced tea on hand. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/flax-harvest-day/ LOCATION:3500 Coventryville Rd\, 3500 Coventryville Road\, Pottstown\, PA\, 19465\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/d0c20bb31ea1c776ca05ee4e93bf60e1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T165800 CREATED:20230808T145811Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T145811Z UID:10006197-1692356400-1692367200@gridphilly.com SUMMARY:Quilt the Harvest DESCRIPTION:Our studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen\, design and construct\n\n\nJoin us every other Friday to make our our “Square Yard Quilt”. \nThis inclusive art and education project is open to all. \nOur studio sessions are informal sessions where you can learn and share new skills used to transform flax into linen\, design and construct a large textile made of many parts to tell a story. \nTogether we’ll envision and create the pieces of our “square yard quilt”. An abstract art quilt made up of flax grown here and in Scotland by our collaborators at Journeys in design. \nIt started with a conversation about square yards and square meters\, and it’s growing into an international textiles art collaboration. We’re working with Journeys in Design Scotland\, who we connected with in 2021 through their program\, Our Linen Stories. \nStudio sessions may include weaving\, flax processing\, spinning\, hand sewing\, and natural dyeing. Come as many times as you like. \nYour fees help us pay for studio space and materials. Please contribute as generously as you are able. URL:https://gridphilly.com/event/quilt-the-harvest/ LOCATION:1400 N American St\, 1400 North American Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gridphilly.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/c03181d96161fc4121e0aa703d2a26b5.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR