Decorative KNOT tying

325 South Paseo de Oñate, Espanola NM

14 May, 2022

Description

Decorative Knot Tying with Christy Georg May 14th, 1pm-5pm Members: $65, Non-Members: $75 This workshop is an introduction to sailor's “Marlinespike Seamanship” decorative knot-tying. Though the word “decorative” implies that little or no function is served, the craft of decorative knot tying generally combines both form and function. ‘Covering knots’ were used historically to protect blown-glass fishing net floats and ceramic jugs of water taken along on fishing expeditions. Many variations of 'hitching' have embellished handrails, mug handles, and ship’s tillers or wheels, but you will think of countless ways to incorporate them into your artwork - decorate a picture frame, add them to weavings and knitting, embellish the ears on pots, display objects on fancy plaited mats… We’ll start by identifying lanyard and button knots, plaits, chains, sinnits, turk's heads, mats, and hitching. Then we'll warm-up with a few great functional knots. I will demonstrate how to tie many versions and assist as you try your hand at the Solomon Bar, Running Turk’s Head, Wall-and-Crown Sinnit, French hitching, the famous Monkey’s Fist, and more. I might even sing some sea shanteys! This workshop covers vocabulary, tools, rope and twine identification, tying of many knots, plus techniques and resources. Materials included. No experience necessary. Materials students should provide if possible: -Scissors and a mug with handle -A lighter (to melt synthetic twine-ends) -An awl -Marlinespike, large needle -those can be useful though not required. ----- Christy Georg is an Artist / Adventurer. She has worked as a deckhand aboard schooners, thru-hiked the Pacific Crest and Colorado Trails, and cruised the Arctic. Endurance, achievement, and exploration are underlying themes in her artwork and life. She has her BFA from Kansas City Art Institute and MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and has been awarded numerous grants, residencies, and professorships in sculpture.