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Macrame - Getting Knotted in Nottinghamshire - West Bridgford Library - Adult Learning

Sunday 19 March - Monday 3 April 2023 West Bridgford Library £18.00 (concessionary: 0.00)

Key details

  • Date: 19 March - 2 April 2023
  • Sessions: Sundays: 12pm - 2pm
  • No. sessions: 3
  • Venue: West Bridgford Library, Nottingham
  • For ages: 19+
  • Group size: 5 - 15
  • Cost: FREE - £18

About this course

Macramé is relaxing and therapeutic craft, as it keeps your hands busy and gives your mind time to rest.

This course is great for those that have tried Macrame and want to develop their skills.   You will develop your knowledge of macrame knots, (from Square, Half knots and Double Half Hitches) to Button Knot, Picot Knot, and using combinations of knots from previously courses to create diamonds, fishbone etc.  By the end of the course you will be able to plan and design your own piece, either wall hanging, pot hanger, jewellery items etc.

Materials will depend on learners project; but parcel string, shoe laces or embroidery floss can be used to practice knots.  If you have a specific project in mind, let the tutor know.

Suggested materials:

  • Small Wall-hanging – wooden stick or dowel (30cm), 20m of 5mm 3 ply macrame cord (3mm can be also be used).
  • Large wall-hanging - wooden stick or dowel (160cm), 530m of 3mm 3 ply macrame cord.

What will be covered on the course?

Within the course learners will gain an understanding of:

  • Macrame equipment
  • Macrame knots

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?

  • Develop/improve their eye and hand coordination.
  • Develop/Use counting skills & measuring – Be able to calculate the requirements of cord for a project.
  • Analyse the benefits of creative activities to improved mental health.
  • Have the understanding of the basic Macrame Knots - Larks Head.
  • Have the understanding of the basic Macrame Knots - Square Knot.
  • Have the understanding of the basic Macrame Knots - Half Knot.
  • Have the understanding of the basic Macrame Knots – Picot and Button Knot.
  • Have the understanding of the basic Macrame Knots - Cording - Double Half Hitch.
  • By able to plan and create a designs with combination of knots.
  • Completed some small projects in Macrame.

None of the items are essential but the ones with (*)= recommend to get the best of the course.

Materials & Equipment Required:

  • Macrame cord (*) - require 3 or 5mm cord
  • Alternative – Piping cord, Parcel String is great to practice with, alternative macrame cord, or jute cord
  • Knotting Board/Cork board – a guide how to make one will be included in session one (so don’t go out and purchase one)
  • T – Pins or holding pins (useful but not essential)
  • Split Key ring (great for making some projects and sample pieces)
  • Curtain ring (depends on project)
  • Dowel or stick (depends on project)
  • Scissors (*)

If you have a specific project in mind you welcome to contact the tutor about materials requirements.

Suggested Reading for the course:

  • Macrame : techniques and projects for the complete beginner Wilson, Tansy. Shelf Number: 746.4222043
  • Elemental macrame : 20 macrame and crystal projects for balance and beauty Millar, Rebecca. Shelf Number: 746.4222 
  • Macraweave : macrame meets weaving with 18 stunning home decor projects Mullins, Amy. Shelf Number: 746.42

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course  please visit our webpage for further information  https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

  • Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
  • Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

  • Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
  • Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
  • Greater London
  • Greater Manchester
  • Liverpool City Region
  • Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
  • Tees Valley
  • West of England
  • West Midlands
  • West Yorkshire

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Organised by: Inspire Culture | Learning | Libraries

Suitable for

19+

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