Chinese Knotting: Beads, Bails, and Bangles

Instructor: Angela Peace

Course Outline

The Chinese Ball Knot and the Turk’s Head Knot are easy to tie and have many useful applications for bead and fiber designs. 

These knots can be used to construct beads, bails, bangles, rings and even pendants.  The Chinese Ball knot also makes a seamless and attractive fastener for cords ends. 

Please note that the Chinese Ball Knot is not the same as the Chinese Button Knot.  They may look similar, but each has its own use and tying pattern.

In this class, students will learn to tie and finish the knots and discuss how to use each in different projects.  Time will be given to complete a set of Ball Knot beads.

Skill Level: Beginner

Prerequisite: none

Price: $45 (+HST), payment in advance required

Supplies: $12. Course kit includes printed illustrated instructions, practice cords and project cord in your choice of colour.

Need to Bring: Enthusiasm!

To enroll in this class, please call 416.701.1373

or toll free 877.473.2323

(877.473.BEAD)

Please booked 5 days in advance to ensure you reserve your spot.

General Class Deposit Policy: Deposits are non-refundable. Notice given 5 days prior will be converted to store credit. Cancellation after that will forfeit the deposit.

Instructor Bio:

Angela studied Chinese knotting and Kumihimo while living in Hong Kong.

During those years surrounded by exceptional knotted art, she found her passion and realized the endless possibilities for weaving the warmth of fiber and the coolness stone into bold contemporary jewelry.

Today, Angela continues to explore new and traditional fibers, knots and techniques and how they relate to jewelry design and fabrication.

Her work has been shown and recognized at the state and local levels in Mexico and Canada.