YAY mates - Edge of Essex - Workshop - Macrame

Learn about Macrame with on Wednesday 8 January 2025 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at , 15 Shenfield Road, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8AG.

Looking for a fun, relaxing evening learning a new craft? Come and create your own macrame keyring in our beginner-friendly workshop! What is the Art of Macrame? Macrame is a centuries-old craft that involves knotting cords or threads to create intricate patterns and designs. Originating as a functional technique for sailors and artisans, macrame has evolved into a versatile and expressive art form, used to create everything from decorative wall hangings and plant holders to jewellery and keyrings. What makes macrame so special is its accessibility and meditative nature. With just a few simple knots, you can create stunning designs while enjoying the calming rhythm of the process. It's the perfect way to combine creativity with relaxation, offering a moment of mindfulness.

Led by Emma Clements, the creative mind behind Bear & Buddy, this session is perfect for anyone who loves handmade crafts or wants to try something new. Emma is an experienced artist, upholsterer, and maker with a passion for helping others tap into their creativity. What you'll learn: The basics of macrame and how to craft a beautiful, functional keyring to take home. What's included: All materials, guidance, and a calming, creative atmosphere.

The workshop is free for YAY mates members, and materials will be provided. As usual, a huge thank you to Brentwood Borough Council for their support. YAY mates Edge of Essex is currently funded by UKSPF. Make sure you book to avoid disappointment!

YAY mates = you and your mates! YAY mates is an informal group of artists and their friends from East London & the edge of Essex that is welcoming of members from here and outside of the area - with a mission is to create a connection point for artists and to create projects together to improve our local cultural landscape and harness more opportunities together. The YAY mates organising team is made up of three collaborative art organisations: Bluerskies Mindful Creatives, Brennan & Burch and No Collective. We look forward to seeing you develop your practice over the coming months with us.

Finding Brentwood Theatre by car:

Our postcode for SatNav is CM15 8AG. The Theatre is set back from the main road and not always easy to spot first time. If you are coming from the M25, exit at Junction 28 and follow signs to Brentwood. The car park adjacent to the Theatre is not our property and spaces are leased by other local businesses. Parking for our guests is available in nearby streets or local public car parks such as William Hunter Way, which is about five minutes’ walk away, next to Sainsbury’s. For more details and parking charges please visit Brentwood Borough Council’s website.

Finding Brentwood Theatre by train:

The Theatre is located almost the same distance from Shenfield and Brentwood stations. Both are approximately a 20 minutes walk away, or 5 minutes by taxi. If you are travelling from Stratford or London Liverpool Street, it is often quicker to take a fast train to Shenfield than the TFL line to Brentwood, although the fare may be more expensive. For train times, please check Trainline website which will also display prices.

Meet Emma Clements – Your Macrame Workshop Host

Emma Clements is a passionate creative with a love for art and design. Her journey began with studying Art at A-Level, where she discovered her talent for jewellery design, crafting unique pieces that sparked her creative curiosity. She later studied Upholstery at Shoreditch Design Rooms. Along the way, Emma has explored many creative outlets, including screen printing, calligraphy and digital art design and experimenting with diverse handmade crafts, always returning to her love of creating things with her hands. Her macrame journey began with designing beautiful macrame rainbows, which quickly evolved into a passion for crafting larger macrame projects. Last year, Emma contributed her skills to a community project helping to make a macrame hot air balloon installation for an art project in Rainham. Now, Emma is thrilled to share her expertise and passion with you. Come and learn the meditative and rewarding art of macrame. Whether you're new to crafting or a seasoned maker, Emma is here to guide you every step of the way.

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