Macrame - An Introduction - High Pavement House, Sutton-in-Ashfield - Adult Learning

About this course

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

This taster session will introduce to hitches and make a keyring / bag charm.   This is one of the most useful knots in macrame and can be spotted in many projects  

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

Within the course learners will gain an introduction to macrame and have a understanding of:

• Macrame knots 
• Macrame equipment 

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 measure requirements of cord for a project 
• Analyse the benefits of creative activities to improved mental health 
• Have the understanding of the basic Macrame Knots and be able demonstrate - Larks Head  
• Have the understanding of the basic Macrame Knots and be able demonstrate – Double Half Hitch  
• Have the understanding of the basic Macrame Knots and be able demonstrate – Gathering Knot (optional- demanding on finish) 

Materials & Equipment Required: (* = essential) 

• Macrame cord (*) - require 3mm – total of 4.5m (I used a twisted ply style of cord which is easier to work with alternative braid version would be good)  
• D – shape Key ring (*) 

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/

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