Learn Traditional Chinese Knotting for Kids In-Person
Program is for age 8-12 years old.
An interactive workshop introduces participants to traditional Chinese knotting, a decorative art form that has been passed down for generations and is rich in cultural meaning.
- Date:
- Sunday, April 26, 2026
- Time:
- 2:30pm - 3:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Children's Program Room
- Audience:
- Children Featured Programs and Events Teen Tween
- Categories:
- Arts & Culture Heritage and Horizons
Threads of Connection: Promoting Cultural Understanding Through Creative Learning for Kids
Participants will learn how knots symbolize ideas such as connection, good luck, unity, and friendship while creating one traditional knot step-by-step. The finished knot can be turned into a simple craft to take home. Through hands-on making, this workshop encourages creativity and cultural understanding. Registration is required.
Presenter Bio
Olivia is a high school student and Girl Scout pursuing her Gold Award. Her project, Threads of Connection: Promoting Cultural Understanding Through Creative Learning, focuses on promoting cultural understanding through hands-on learning experiences centered on Chinese cultural arts. Olivia has studied Chinese language and traditions for many years and learned Chinese knotting from her grandmother. Through community-based workshops at libraries and local organizations, she shares this traditional art form with others while fostering appreciation for cultural heritage, creativity, and connection.
