Christmas Macrame - Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre - Adult Learning

• Date: 4 November 2024
• Time: 10am - 3:30pm
• Venue: Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library and Learning Centre, Kirkby-in-Ashfield
• For ages: 19+
• Group size: 5 - 12
• Cost: FREE - £12.25

Are you getting to Knotts about Christmas; then take time to relax with this Christmas Macramé mini course. Macrame is 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 our own Christmas Projects – great for adding a natural touch to your Christmas decorations.

There is no previous experience necessary to complete this course, just a willingness to have a try, as we will go over the basic knots.

You receive a list of materials once you book the course. - this is project-based course, and these are different projects from previous years; this year the projects will be either tree or wall decorations

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?

• Be able to Identity and demonstrate the basic Macrame Knots – Larks Head
• Be able to Identity and demonstrate the basic Macrame Knots – Square Knot & Half Knot
• Be able to Identity and demonstrate the basic Macrame Knots – Gathering knot
• Be able to Identity and demonstrate the basic Macrame Knots - Double Half Hitch
• Be able to measure cord required for the projects
• Reflect on your learning within this course

Also

• Develop/improve their eye and hand coordination
• Analyse the benefits of creative activities to improved mental health

Materials & Equipment Required:

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

• Macrame cord (*) - require 3mm twisted ply cord (requirements for projects), but can be worked in other style of cords
• Knotting Board/Cork board
• T – Pins or holding pins (useful but not essential – tutor has some to use in class)
• Tape measure
• Small dried sticks or cinnamon sticks
• Curtain ring (one or two)
• Scissors
• Beads that your cord can pass through (i.e. largest holes)

Suggested Reading for the course

• Macrame : techniques and projects for the complete beginner, Wilson, Tansy. Shelf Number: 746.4222043
• Macraweave : macrame meets weaving with 18 stunning home decor projects, Mullins, Amy. Shelf Number: 746.42
• Macrame : the craft of creative knotting for your home, Zedenius, Fanny. Shelf Number: 746.4222041

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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