Exeter … A flax town with organicARTS
We’re excited that Exeter is becoming a Flax Town in 2027 and with our Flax Ambassador Will organcARTS is leading on growing the project! A bed is being prepared by the Community Garden team and we are all looking at ways of introducing flax growing to the city.
As part of Devon Grows Flax we’ll bring the knowledge and joys of fibre flax to Exeter by sharing free fibre flax seeds across our community. Flax is the plant that can be transformed into linen fabric, ropes or even linoleum flooring! We’ll grow Flax from April-July in our gardens, allotments and public spaces and then come together to celebrate our harvests and process them together in autumn 2027.
Devon Grows Flax
The Devon Grows Flax project aims to uncover, revive and embed heritage flax culture throughout Devon. A collaboration between Liflad CiC and Transition Town Totnes, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, it enables communities to learn heritage skills, connect to each other and the land through shared experiences. The project is carried out through various events, workshops and exhibitions that enable communities to take part in flax growing, processing, tool making, spinning and weaving. The initial funding period for the project is April 2026 – 2028. More information here. To join the project, sign up here.
Interested in finding out more? Then do get in touch explore@organicarts.org.uk
Have a peep at what will be happening …
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