Knot Forgotten - Join Anytime, January - December 2026

Knot Forgotten - Join Anytime, January - December 2026

A self-paced, year-long journey exploring 9th - 12th c. Spanish medieval knots, one pattern at a time. Discover the timeless art of medieval knot work in this creative journey through history, geometry, and design. 

Each month, subscribers receive an email reminder and:

  • Original manuscript medieval knot image.

  • Ai enhanced version of the manuscript image.

  • Line art pattern (use to paint from - or create your own)

  • Manuscript reference and historical context.

  • A 90-minute Live Open Studio (Salon) with Risa Gettler (3rd Monday of each month) - not recorded session, unless there is something that would benefit other students.

Learn how to transfer each intricate design onto quality paper and bring it to life with gouache or watercolor, guided by step-by-step instructions in the classroom portal. Access to the portal - the handouts and images does not expire, so you can participate on your own schedule.

To deepen your experience, you may join us our optional monthly Open Studio Session with renowned manuscript artist Risa Gettler, where participants share their progress, ask questions, and explore color mixing, technique, and community together.

Knot Forgotten celebrates the beauty of interlaced design — art and history, bound in every stroke.

By the end of the year, you will have studied, drawn and painted a collection of 12 knots to share, frame, print as cards or tip into a hand-made book!

Lisilinka Metallic Watercolor Drawing
A Lisilinka paint set will be drawn from the names of those who participate in submitting their work for Grand Finalé presentation on December 21, 2026, (the final Open Studio session). The slide show will be a recorded session.

Knot Forgotten

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  • Knot Forgotten - Join Anytime, January - December 2026
  • About Medieval Manuscript Knots
  • IMPORTANT LINKS

Open Studio (Salon) Virtual Sessions

  • NEW Open Studio (Salon) - Virtual Classroom Link
  • Recording Consent
  • OpenStudioRecording-03-16-2026.mp4

Helpful Tips

  • Knot Forgotten Supply List
  • Transferring Pattern to Good Paper
  • Mixing Gouache.pdf

KNOT #1

  • Codex 33, f. 86 - MANUSCRIPT - Liebana-Sancha.png
  • Codex 33, f. 86 - MANUSCRIPT - Liebana-Sancha (edited).png
  • Codex 33, f. 86 - Pattern.JPG
  • Codex 33, f. 86 - PAINTING - Liebana-Sancha.jpeg
  • About Codex 33, f. 86 (Liébana–Sancha)

KNOT #2

  • 2nd Knot Image & History
  • Codex 76, f. 15v - ca. 560-636-Original.JPG
  • Codex 76, f. 15v - ca. 560-636-Original (edited).JPG
  • Codex 76, f. 15v-Painting.JPG
  • Codex 76, f. 15v-Pattern.jpg

KNOT #3

  • 3rd Knot Image & History
  • Codex 33, f. 2r - Beato de Liébana.jpg
  • Codex 33, f. 2r - Beato de Liébana.jpg (edited).jpg
  • Codex 33, f. 2r - Beato de Liébana - Pattern.jpg
  • Codex 33, f. 2r - Beato de Liébana - Painting.jpeg

KNOT #4

  • 4th Knot Image & History
  • Codex 33, f. 75v.jpg - 1 (edited).jpg
  • Codex 33, f. 75v.jpg
  • Codex 33, f. 75v-Painting.jpg
  • Codex 33, f. 75v Pattern.jpg

KNOT #5

  • 5th Knot - Codex 33, f. 121r
  • Codex 33, f. 121r (edited).jpg
  • Codex 33, f. 121r.jpg
  • Codex-33,-f.-121r---Pattern.jpg
  • codex-33,-f.-121r---Pattern---Sans-horse-head-Q-tail.jpg
  • Bonus Mother's Day Knot - MS 12148, f. 93v - gallica.bnf.fr.png
  • MS 12148, f. 93v - gallica.bnf.fr_PATTERN.jpg

KNOT #6 - Codex 33, f. 121r

  • 6th Knot Image & History
  • 6 - June - Q - Codex Emilianense 13265, f. 295v, Codex - 992 ce (edited).png
  • 6 - June - Q - Codex Emilianense 13265, f. 293v, Codex - 992 ce - San Millán de la Cogolla (edited).png
  • 6 - June - Q - Codex Emilianense 13265, f. 293v, Codex - 992 ce - San Millán de la Cogolla.png
  • 6 - June - Q - Codex Emilianense 13265, f. 295v, Codex - 992 ce.png
  • Codex 13265, f. 295v - Hound_Knot-onlyPattern.jpg
  • Codex_13265_f_293v Hare Knot.jpg
  • Codex 13265, f. 293v, Emilianense Codex_c. 976-992Hare.jpg
  • Codex 13265, f. 293v - Hound_Knot Pattern.jpg

KNOT #7

  • 7th Knot Image & History
  • Q - BSB-Clm-8271, f. 17r.jpg
  • 7 - July - Q - BSB-Clm-8271, f. 17r(edited).jpg
  • Q - BSB-Clm-8271, f. 17r - Head.jpg
  • 7 - July - Q - BSB-Clm-8271, f. 17r - Head (edited).jpg
  • Q - BSB-Clm-8271, f. 17r-NoTail_Pattern.jpg
  • Q - BSB-Clm-8271, f. 17r-Tail_Pattern.jpg