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Cambrian Mills in Dre-fach Felindre, now home to the National Wool Museum, was renowned for its ability to generate world class woollen products. On Saturday 29 March 2008, the Museum will open its doors to craftspeople who will demonstrate other traditional Welsh skills, during a Rural Skills Demonstration.

From 10am - 4pm, visitors will be able to view first hand skilled workers carving wood, demonstrating traditional Welsh quilting techniques, spinning and much more.

"Cambrian Mills played a key role in the success of the woollen industry in Wales; shirts, shawls, blankets and socks made here were sold all over the world," said Ann Whittall, Museum Manager. "The Rural Skills Demonstration will highlight the talent which still exists in the area today, and give visitors an opportunity to buy their products."

The National Wool Museum is also proud of its own craftspeople. Keith Rees from Rhos has worked in the industry for over 40 years and operates some of the machinery which used to form a part of the old Cambrian Mills.

Entry to the National Wool Museum and all Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum sites is free, thanks to the support of the Welsh Assembly Government.

The National Wool Museum is part of Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum Wales which operates six other national museums across Wales. These are National Museum Cardiff, St Fagans: National History Museum, National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon, Big Pit: National Coal Museum, Blaenafon, National Waterfront Museum and the National Slate Museum, Llanberis.

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For further information, please contact Catrin Mears, Communications Officer, tel: 029 2057 3486 or email catrin.mears@amgueddfacymru.ac.uk.