Tatting Workshop Series at West Baton Rouge Museum
West Baton Rouge Museum 845 North Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen, Louisiana 70767
The West Baton Rouge Museum hosts a series of tatting workshops, teaching a traditional handwork dating back to the 1700s found throughout Europe. Led by Louisiana artist Christy Benoit Castille, the courses will teach participants how to use a double thread to create double knots. The schedule for classes includes:
July 22: Beginner Shuttle Tatting – Participants use their fingers to focus on mastering the double stitch. Shuttle and thread provided.
July 24: Beginner Needle Tatting – Participants are taught how to read diagram patterns, then add in thread, and tact simple edging. If planning to attend, consider bringing a needle, thread, and copy of the book, Learning Needle Tatting. Some kits will be available for a fee of $15.
10 am–Noon. Register by calling the the West Baton Rouge Museum at (225) 336-2422. $30. westbatonrougemuseum.org.
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