Christmas Macrame - Southwell Library - Adult Learning

Southwell Library, Southwell

Date	10 - 17 December 2022
Sessions	Saturday: 11am - 2pm
No. sessions	2
Venue	Southwell Library, Southwell View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 10
Cost	FREE - £12

About this course

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 wiliness 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 difference projects to the 2021 one

What will be covered on the course?

At the end of the course learners will have an understanding of some the equipment & materials available. At the end of the course learners will had the chance to try some mini projects to create Christmas decorations

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 – Crown Knot
Have the understanding of the basic Macrame Knots – Gathering knot
In additional projects - Have the understanding of the basic Macrame Knots - Double Half Hitch
Completed some Christmas Theme projects in Macrame

Resources required

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

Materials & Equipment Required:
Macrame cord (*) - require 3 or 5mm cord (requirements for projects will be provided)
Alternative – Piping cord, Parcel String is great to practice with, alternative macrame cord, or jute cord (Details of cords to follow)
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)
Beads (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

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: