- Guild President
- Dan Machowski
- Vice President
- Prof Vaughan Jones FRS
- Hon. Vice President
- Nigel Harding
The International Guild of Knot Tyers (IGKT) is an association of people with interests in knots and knotting techniques of all kinds.
We have over a thousand members world-wide, from all walks of life, including academics, surgeons, sailors, sportsmen and women, scouters, magicians, farmers, miners and accountants. Membership is open to anyone interested in knotting (whether expert or simply hoping to learn from others).
What Do IGKT Do?
We are an educational non-profit making organisation dedicated to furthering interest in practical, recreational and theoretical
aspects of knotting. Our aim is to preserve traditional knotting techniques and promote the development of new techniques for
new material and applications. We attend public events to advertise the Guild and its work, and conduct talks and demonstrations
by arrangement with interested groups. We keep in touch with each other by correspondence, by holding regular meetings and
exhibitions at both international and regional levels.
- Knotting Events News Feeds:
The Guild also publishes a quarterly newsletter, Knotting Matters.
The IGKT Mission
The Mission of the Guild is to:
- Promote the art, craft and science of knotting, its study and practice
- Undertake research into all aspects of knotting.
- Establish an authoritative body for consulting purposes.
IGKT Officials
- Hon. Secretary:
- Dave Walker
- Hon. Treasurer:
- Linda Turley
- Guild Supplies:
- Dave Walker
- Membership:
- Bruce Turley
- Magazine Editor:
- Lindsey Philpott