Materials Lab Workshop: Celtic Knotwork Design
When:
Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 2:00p -
4:00p
Sunday, Jun 14, 2026 2:00p -
4:00p
Where:
Harvard Art Museums
32 Quincy Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
Admission:
$15 materials fee.
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Art, Classes, History
Event website:
https://bit.ly/4oeEHdL
- How to join: Register here.
- Fee: $15, paid at registration (materials will be provided)
- Age restrictions: Age 14 and older
- Where to go: Materials Lab, Lower Level
- Accessibility accommodations: Email [email protected] at least 48 hours in advance, including the name and date of the program in the subject line.
Knotwork has long been associated with Celtic art; it has decorated illuminated manuscripts, been tooled into fine metalwork and jewelry, and been carved into wood and stone. The methods of construction—passed down from master to apprentice for over a thousand years—were nearly lost until rediscovered in the late 20th century.
Join Celtic illuminator Michael Carroll for a hands-on knotwork workshop organized in connection with the exhibition Celtic Art Across the Ages (March 6–August 2, 2026). The artist will reveal the ancient secrets of the structure underlying this traditional design and guide participants in various drawing exercises that apply to even the most complex designs. Following the workshop, we’ll visit the special exhibition galleries for a short curatorial tour to observe the application of such patterns.
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