Busy Hands Workshop Series
Knotting
Stratford Perth Museum - Line 34, Stratford, ON N5A 6S6, Canada
Join in an evening of relaxing crafting with a traditional textile pastime called Knotting. Using 17th century techniques, workshop guests will create a winter decoration that reflects the practices of the gentry in England. Women in the 1600-1800s were known to perform this craft in the presence of gentlemen suiters as a means to flaunt the beauty of their hands and therefore flirt with present company! This handmade item is a great gift for family or friends over the holiday season. All materials for this project are provided to each participant.
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Supplies: All Included by Kairos Fiber Art– textile materials and tools provided.
Project: Take home 4 inch holiday tree or window decoration
Price: $60.00 plus tax
Location: Stratford Perth Museum
Workshop Leader: Barb Hagarty
Barb Hagarty began to actively engage with the history of creating fiber through the practice of tatting. From here, she transitioned to working with other historical forms of fiber creation such as nalbinding, drop spindle spinning, and sprang. Her goal is to share knowledge of ancient techniques of fiber creation and create contemporary interest in these ancient practices.
