September: Cordage with Invasive Species

Saturday, September 30th
2–4 pm @ Green Anchors, N. Portland

Making rope and string used to be an essential skill for everyone. With industrialization came machines that can make string and rope in such large quantities we no longer think about the energy and effort involved. In this class we will teach you how to spin cord with your own two hands, as well as how to use a drop spindle. We will also teach you useful knots, and how to save cordage instead of cutting it. Many plant fibers are useful for makinig rope and this is also something you’ll learn.