Macrame for Beginners - Eastwood Library - Adult Learning

Eastwood Library, Nottingham

Date	27 February - 13 March 2025
Sessions	Thursdays: 1pm - 3pm
No. sessions	3
Venue	Eastwood Library, Nottingham View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 12
Cost	FREE - £14

About this course

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

You will learn the basic knots needed to get started with macramé and by the end of the course you be able to complete your own project.

There is no previous experience necessary to complete this course, just a willingness to have a try.

You receive a list of materials once you book the course; cord will depend on final project; but parcel string is good to practice and learn with.

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?

Be able to identity difference macrame cords
Analyse the benefits of creative activities to improved mental health
Able to identity and demo the basic Macrame Knots and be able demonstrate - Larks Head
Able to identity and demo the basic Macrame Knots and be able demonstrate – Square Knot
Able to identity and demo the basic Macrame Knots and be able demonstrate - Half Knot
Able to identity and demo the basic Macrame Knots and be able demonstrate – Gathering knot
Able to identity and demo the basic Macrame Knots and be able demonstrate – Overhand knot
Able to identity and demo the basic Macrame Knots and be able demonstrate - Double Half Hitch & Half Hitch
Completed some small projects in Macrame
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

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

Macrame : the craft of creative knotting for your home

Zedenius, Fanny.

Shelf Number: 746.4222041

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: