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.

You may also like the following events from Nerve Centre:

• This Thursday, 24th July, 12:00 pm, Northern Ireland Now Phase 2 Drop-in in Belfast
• This Saturday, 26th July, 08:00 pm, Debh & The Implications (with special guests Ghost of Violet) in Derry
• Next month, 4th August, 10:30 am, Games Jam Summer School | Derry~Londonderry in Derry

Also check out other Workshops in Holywood.