Cordage and Colonialism | Power Plants, 23 August | Event in Holywood | AllEvents

Cordage and Colonialism | Power Plants

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Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am

Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra

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Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am (BST)

Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra

155 Bangor Road, Holywood, BT18 0ET, United Kingdom

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Cordage and Colonialism | Power Plants
Join Alison Pascoe of ASTRL Fibres and Craig Sands of Grow NI for a unique workshop exploring the ancient craft of cordage making — the process of twisting or braiding plant fibres into rope.

Cordage is a slow and meditative practice that renews our connection with nature and can be made using natural materials gathered from both wild and urban places.

You’ll learn:

The basics of the twisted cordage technique

Tips for collecting and preparing natural fibres

The cultural and political histories of the materials used including common flax (Linum usitatissimum) and New Zealand flax (Phormium tenax)

As part of the session, you’ll also make your own 'Good Intentions' talisman using cordage and any small items of personal meaning like feathers, pebbles, shells, leaves and seed pods. Feel free to bring your own pieces along.

All materials are provided and no previous experience is needed.


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Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra, 155 Bangor Road, Holywood, BT18 0ET, United Kingdom

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Cordage and Colonialism | Power Plants, 23 August | Event in Holywood | AllEvents
Cordage and Colonialism | Power Plants
Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 10:00 am