Welcome to our online course platform

GatewayCrafts is an Erasmus+ project proposed by Saber Fazer, with CRU Creative Hub and Materahub as partners.

This project consists of preparing pilots to facilitate access to technical knowledge in small-scale manufacturing and artisan work.

The learning strategy that will be studied will combine more conventional elements of distance learning, such as the online courses you see on this platform, with others developed and adapted for a social learning logic and more informal learning on social media.

Online course

Flax to Linen,
Seed to Fibre.

This is our online course "Flax to Linen, Seed to Fibre", where we will teach you to grow and process your linen fibre!
Linen is a natural textile fibre that has been grown and used by humans for thousands of years. Still, in recent decades, the knowledge of producing this fibre on a sustainable smaller scale has slowly diminished and almost disappeared.

By creating this course, we hope to make this knowledge accessible again to a new generation. In it, you'll find comprehensive guides, step-by-step instructions, and videos of the entire process.
From selecting flax varieties to cultivating and harvesting, our step-by-step guides will teach you to grow and process flax to linen in your farm, backyard or community garden.

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Online course

Introduction to handspinning

Fibre spinning is an ancient technique that allows us to transform fibres into yarn.
It is one of the oldest technologies developed by humankind and has played a crucial role in our development.

In this course, we will teach you to spin your yarn using a spindle, a tool used for thousands of years to create yarn that many of us still use today. Although you may not need to hand spin to make your clothes and textiles nowadays, you will find that there is power and pleasure in the simple craft of hand spinning your yarn.

From understanding the principles of fibre-spinning to mastering the balance between fibre and spindle, our online course is meant to empower you to create your own yarn from an array of fibres and fuel your creative projects.

FAQ

  • Our online courses are available on our e-learning platform and are always accessible through our website. To access the course, just head over to the course's page and sign up. You will then receive an email to confirm your registration and will have full access to the course.

    The course contents are available on any device: computer, tablet or phone.

  • No, you can use a phone or a tablet to access our courses.

  • GatewayCrafts online courses are forever free. This includes all its online and downloadable materials.

  • Yes! Our online courses are always available on our platform, which means you can access at any time, anywhere in the world.

  • Both GatewayCrafts online courses include videos, comprehensive guides with step-by-step instructions, and downloadable resources that you can print out and keep forever to help you during your learning process.

  • The GatewayCrafts online courses were created by Saber Fazer in partnership with CRU Creative Hub and Materahub.

    These courses were created as part of the GatewayCrafts Erasmus+ project. A project that consists of preparing pilots to facilitate access to technical knowledge in small-scale manufacturing and artisan work.

  • You can send us an email to gatewaycraftsproject@gmail.com. We'll be happy to help you with everything we can!