Talks & Workshops

Knots & Calm

by National Museum of Singapore (NMS)

16 May • 02:00pm

Discover a seafaring technique once used by sailors in this workshop inspired by Singapore’s maritime heritage. Learn to tie a Turk’s Head knot and create decorative coasters through mindful rope craft, using cord movements to find calm and focus.

This programme is sold out.

Saturday (16 May): 2pm - 4pm

Discover the meditative art of rope craft in this hands-on workshop. Drawing inspiration from the seafaring traditions that shaped Singapore, participants will learn about the Turk’s Head knot, a decorative knot once used by sailors and traders who navigated the island’s waters centuries ago.

Participants will then create their own coaster using Turk’s Head knots. The mindful process of knotting natural fibres and weaving intricate patterns offers a unique opportunity to slow down and allow each rhythmic twist and turn of the cord to become a moment of mindful presence, letting stress drift away.

National Museum of Singapore (NMS)

The National Museum of Singapore is the nation's oldest museum and has been a steadfast custodian of Singapore's history and stories since opening in 1887. As a cultural and architectural landmark, the museum continues to host thought-provoking exhibitions and programmes that celebrates Singapore’s unique history and heritage.

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