Knotbox DC
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Unit 210, 52 O Street Studios, O Street Northwest, Washington, DC
6 guests max
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Cancellation policy: Free to cancel with at least 7 days notice.
About this venue
Knotbox is a shoebox studio space set up for smaller intimate style workshops.Knotbox accommodates 6 workshop attendees and host with 6 high stools and 3 height changeable worktables.The studio can be well lit with work lamps or dimmed utilising over workstation lights.Located in the studio is also a mini fridge, bluetooth sound system and standard workshop tools and mannequins available to use.Knotbox is located within a larger set of art studios, with the studio door exiting onto the lounge area with sofas and space to relax during workshop downtime.Unfortunately the workshop space is not wheelchair accessible as the lift is currently broken. The unit is located on the second floor which is up 2 flights of stairs.The building is secure with key coded access, workshop attendees will have to contact the host directly to gain access to the building.
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Unit 210, 52 O Street Studios, O Street Northwest, Washington, DC
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Knot Box
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As a fiber artist and fashion designer, Peter translates emotions, thoughts, and concepts into tangible experiences. The work is rooted in the ancient art form of decorative knot tying: macramé.
Peter first learned fiber arts from his grandparents in Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, UK. They owned an alleyway arts and craft store called Gemini through the '80s and '90s. Their influence nurtured an initial understanding of art, craftsmanship, and how raw materials could be transformed into something meaningful.
Following a 12-year career in the fashion industry, Peter moved to Australia. His exposure and experience of art in Melbourne truly evolved his practice. Immersed in a creative community of street artists, florists, photographers, and ceramists, Peter began to see macramé as not just a craft, but a medium to express complex emotions and narratives.
The process of macramé is meditative and labor-intensive. Some garments take 100+ hours to complete. Within that time, the repetition ofAs a fiber artist and fashion designer, Peter translates emotions, thoughts, and concepts into tangible experiences. The work is rooted in the ancient art form of decorative knot tying: macramé.
Peter first learned fiber arts from his grandparents in Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, UK. They owned an alleyway arts and craft store called Gemini through the '80s and '90s. Their influence nurtured an initial understanding of art, craftsmanship, and how raw materials could be transformed into something meaningful.
Following a 12-year career in the fashion industry, Peter moved to Australia. His exposure and experience of art in Melbourne truly evolved his practice. Immersed in a creative community of street artists, florists, photographers, and ceramists, Peter began to see macramé as not just a craft, but a medium to express complex emotions and narratives.
The process of macramé is meditative and labor-intensive. Some garments take 100+ hours to complete. Within that time, the repetition of knots becomes a method of silent storytelling. The pieces aim to explore the tension between structure and fluidity, containment and freedom. The garments are wearable expressions of emotion - each knot holding a moment of thought, struggle, or release.
Circularity is at the core of the practice. Mr. Macramé responsibly sources natural, recycled, or organic materials, ensuring that every piece is environmentally conscious. The concept of repurposing is central, not just in terms of materials but also in how the narratives are woven into the work. The repurposed emotions, ideas, and concepts transform through the act of creation and re-creation.
Off-cuts from macramé cords, which would otherwise be discarded, are reworked into future projects, contributing to a continuous cycle of reuse and reinvention. This mirrors the emotional cycles that inspire much of the work - an idea that nothing is new and nothing is wasted; even pain and struggle can be reshaped into something else.
Through craftsmanship, Peter hopes to bring macramé into the contemporary fashion world while maintaining a deep connection to its origins. The work exists at the intersection of art, fashion, and craftsmanship. Each piece is a garment but also a reflection of thought, emotion, knowledge, or experience. + more
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