Rope Basket Workshop

The Paradise Historical Society is hosting a Rope Basket workshop. 

Nautical rope knots have been used for centuries by mariners to secure sails and rigging on ships and boats. Variations or repetitions of certain knots can create a variety of functional and decorative items, such as mats that protect decks from the rigging, to surround railings or to stand on for cushioning.

Presenter, Karen Morley, resides in Cottage Cove where she makes items from “reclaimed” lobster rope and sells them at the Clarence Market on Sundays.

Karen invites you to join her to learn this art of decorative nautical knot making.

Participants will learn how to first create a nautical thump mat which will then be turned into a bowl. This useful bowl, approximately 10 inches in diameter, can hold fruits, bread or any items you wish.

Written instructions will be provided.

Date & Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (or until your bowl is finished)

Location: Paradise Heritage Centre at 10307 Highway #1 in Paradise.

Cost: $50.00 which includes all the materials

Instructor: Karen Morley

Please bring a lunch.

To register please send an email to Barbara or send her a direct/private message on the Paradise Historical Society Facebook page.

Please click HERE to send Barbara an email.