String Crafting

These Workshops will introduce the student, in a step-by-step process, to multiple types of bowstrings and jigs.

  • Flemish Twist

  • Flemish Backtwist

  • Flemish String Jig

  • Continuous Loop.

    Throughout each Workshop students will have a hands on experience learning about string material, techniques, terminology, tools and jigs from historical to modern. Within each Workshop participants will leave with their very own custom string.

Introduction to Flemish Twist - Open Ended Flemish Twist

Students will start with one of humankind’s oldest crafting skills: how to make cordage. Using single colour string material 8125 we will learn the ancient cordage method. Our Instructors will guide each student in creating their very own personalized single loop Flemish Twist using modern materials applying the cordage method. Upon completion students will then learn a variety of knots to close their string.

$130+tax

Schedule: July 12, 26 @ 1530

Beginner String Crafting - Flemish Backtwist

In this Workshop, students will apply the cordage method using two colours of their choice, this time acquiring the knowledge of ‘backtwisting’ their string before learning how to close their lower loop. Upon completion of their Flemish Backtwist string students will finish by being taught how to serve their string using a serving tool and the ‘nail’ or ‘constrictor’ knot.

$140 + tax + materials

Date TBA

Intermediate String Crafting - The Flemish Twist Board

This Workshop takes the Student to another level: crafting their own Customized Flemish Twist Board. Using Finnish Birch plywood each Student will decorate, measure and mark then assemble their board using brass, copper, or steel tacknails to create a long lasting personalized string jig of their own. Participants will complete this Workshop by constructing a multi bundle Flemish Backtwist String.

$165 + tax + materials

Date TBA

Intro to Continuous Loop - Simple Continuous Loop String

This Workshop will introduce Students to working with a specialized jig to produce this modern string style. Instructors will walk each student through the materials, method and technique needed to complete their personalized single colour continuous loop string with upper, lower and centre serving.

$130 + tax + materials

TBA