𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟬𝟱, 𝟭𝗽𝗺-𝟮𝗽𝗺. Cathy is teaching Kumihimo. Kumihimo is an ancient Japanese form of braiding using multiple strands of cord and/or ribbon. Kumihimo braids are very popular for bracelets but can also be used in necklaces. Different designs and patterns are possible by changing your braiding material, varying the thickness or number of your strands, using a round disk.

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟭𝟮, 𝟭𝗽𝗺-𝟮𝗽𝗺: Leo is teaching cordage making with local materials. Making cordage is fun, easy, and produces strong ropes and cords with many uses in daily life: use biodegradable cordage to tie up your tomatoes instead of plastic ties, in arts and crafts, as kitchen twine, and so on.

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟬𝟳, 𝟭𝗽𝗺-𝟮𝗽𝗺: Cathy is teaching spool knitting. Spool knitting is a form of knitting that uses a spool with a number of pegs around the rim to produce a tube of fabric. The spool knitting devices are called knitting spools, knitting nancys, knitting frame, knitting loom, or French knitters.

𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟬𝟱, 𝟭𝟭𝗮𝗺-𝟮𝗽𝗺: Su and Val are teaching visible mending. Bring in any items in need of repairs, or come and learn basic stitches and techniques to give your loved items a second wind!

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗦𝗧 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁: “RESIST” is an exhibit of artworks by members of the Fibre Art Network. It explores ‘resist’ in both the fabric technique used in the creation of the art pieces as well as the meaning of the word resist through the subject matter explored.

RESIST runs to July 12, 2025 at the Museum, located at 4255 Wallace Street.

You can find these free workshops and other free activities at https://playinpa.ca/special-events/