Couples Craft: Turk's Head Bracelet

For this edition of our group/family build series of classes, join veteran sailor Dan Nelson to make a Turk's Head bracelet. Each ticket admits two people, and you will each learn how to tie this traditional decorative knotted bracelet around your partner's wrist. This versatile but simple knot can be tied with just a few or many strands, depending on the desired width. No prior knot-tying knowledge is required and beginners are welcome. The twine you will use is your choice of either all-natural, 100% jute, natural color twine, or black synthetic seine twine.

In the photograph above right, you can see two Turk's Heads tied around the sloop Clearwater's original tiller, which is carved in the shape of an arm and a fist. This piece is in the collection of the Hudson River Maritime Museum and currently on display in the exhibition hall.

Date: Tues., July 30, 6-8 PM
Instructor: Dan Nelson
Class size (max.): 6 couples (12 people total)
Attendance (min.): 4*
Skill level: basic
Prerequisites: none

Registration (each ticket admits 2 people)
Household Member & Above: $75**
Individual Member: $82**
General Public: $87
Register By: July 25

Materials: $5 (price at checkout will include tuition and material cost)

*Classes that do not meet the minimum attendance number may be cancelled or rescheduled. If so, you will receive a full refund, or class credit, regardless of the cancellation date.

**You must be a current member on the date of the event to receive your discount. Please login to activate your member discount.

Instructor: Dan Nelson is the manager of programs at the Wooden Boat School. He learned how to sail in the U.S. Brig Niagara and crewed on the schooners Spirit of Massachusetts, Shenandoah, Alabama, and Pride of Baltimore II.