Flax Rippling
Fri, 14 Oct
|Tecstiliau, Y Bedol
The next phase of our flax project, help us 'ripple' the flax to learn to remove the seed heads in preparation for winter storage.
Time & Location
14 Oct 2022, 09:30 – 15:00
Tecstiliau, Y Bedol , B4366, Bethel, Caernarfon, LL55 1AX
Guests
About the Event
Join us for the next phase of our flax processing and preparation. Â Rippling will involve combing off the seed heads to prepare the flax for winter storage. Â This is a dusty job in an outside open shed, please wear suitable warm clothing.
You can arrive and use the car park at Tecstiliau for 9.30 am and we will then transport you to Cefn Llan Farm where the rippling will take place for the day. Â Otherwise, you can meet us at Cefn Llan Farm on the outskirts of Bethel.Â
The day will take place between 9.30 am and 3.00 pm - you can attend for the full or part of the day. Please just let us know you will be attending by RSVP, since there are limited places available on this occasion. Â This event is free, we appreciate your help and support with our project.
Directions to Cefn Llan Farm:
Cefn Llan Farm is just outside Bethel on the B4366 approximately 1/4 mile out heading east. Â Look for the farm entrance by a bus stop sign on the left. Â (On the right if heading west into Bethel). Â