Hands on history – discover the art of French knitting

When
6 Sep 2022
16:30 - 17:30
Location
Gordon Library,799 Pacific Highway, Gordon, 2072, NSW

Craft Workshop for Children

Make your own French knitting needles and learn how to French knit!

Generations of children have enjoyed French knitting, also known as spool knitting to create long cords that can be used for fun or practical use.

During this Hands on History craft workshop children will make their own French knitting spool, learn the art of French knitting and its many uses.
No screens required and you can replicate the crafts at home!

Children can bring home their DIY needles and their ball of yarn.

Recommended for ages 7-10.

Bookings are essential.

Cost: $5

Organiser: Ku-ring-gai Library Services

Registrations: https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Whats-on/Hands-on-history-%E2%80%93-discover-the-art-of-French-knitting

Event contact: libraryevents@krg.nsw.gov.au

Event Website: https://www.krg.nsw.gov.au/Community/Ku-ring-gai-Library/Library-events

Photo credit: Girl Knitting. Ku-ring-gai Library Services. Shutterstock image.

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CULTURAL PARTNERS

City of Sydney

Macquarie University (Faculty of Arts)

National Archives of Australia

NSW State Archives & Records

Placemaking NSW

Reserve Bank of Australia

State Library of New South Wales

Sydney Living Museums

University of New England

University of Newcastle (School of Humanities & Social Sciences)

University of New South Wales

University of Technology Sydney (Australian Centre for Public History)

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History Council of NSW

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