Join us this Valentine's Day, solo or with a loved one, to learn the craft of Chinese knot tying! We'll make a bracelet, a necklace, and a hanging decoration.
From Wikipedia: "Chinese knotting, also known as zhongguo jie (Chinese: 中國結; pinyin: Zhōngguó jié), is a Chinese folk art with ties to Buddhism and Taoism.[1] A Chinese knot is made from a single length of cord that is woven into different shapes, with each shape having a symbolic meaning.[2] The most common color used in Chinese knotting is red, a color associated with luck in Chinese culture, although any color can be used. Charms, beads, and jade are sometimes incorporated into a Chinese knot. It is believed that Chinese knotting originated for recording information and exchanging messages before writing was commonplace. Traditionally, Chinese knots acted as good-luck charms to ward off evil spirits. Chinese knots are used today to decorate homes during festivities and are also commonly seen in traditional jade jewellery and traditional Chinese clothing.[1]"
The lunar new year begins on Feb 17, 2026. Starting in February through the middle of March, Emergent Arts and Taiwanese/Hot Springs artist, Bai Mros will bring you unique experiences to celebrate the occasion.
See our calendar for other events!
Other events include:
-Japanese Tea Ceremony
-Chinese Knot Tying
-Sibori (Japanse indigo dyeing)
-Paint Your Own Tea Bowl
-Lantern painting (feb 7, 21, and third date to be announced at the Garland County Library)
-A lantern competition
-The lighting of the lanterns in David Watkins park during the weekend of March 6, 7
-Taiwanese-style Night Market (games and food)
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