Spring Macrame-Ravenshead Library-Adult Learning

About this course

About this course

Spring is coming and the warmer weather is here why not introduce macrame into your home.  Macrame is relaxing and therapeutic craft, as it keeps your hands busy and gives your mind time to rest.   

You will you've developed your skills of knots that you may have well for being introduced to in the beginner's course.  in this case this course is based on projects themed spring and Easter feel.   

Within the course learners will gain an understanding of; 

• Macrame equipment 
• Macrame knots 

What will learners achieve by the end of the course?  

• Be able to Identity and demonstrate the basic Macrame Knots – Larks Head  & Gathering knot 
• Be able to Identity and demonstrate the basic Macrame Knots – Square Knot & Half Knot 
• Be able to Identity and demonstrate the basic Macrame Knots – Endless Fall Knot, and additional knots  
• Be able to Identity and demonstrate the basic Macrame Knots - Double Half Hitch 
• Develop/Use counting skills & measuring – Be able to measure cord required for the projects 
• Completed some Spring Theme projects in Macrame 
• Develop/improve their eye and hand coordination 
  
• 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 twisted ply cord (requirements for projects) 
• Beads 
• Knotting Board/Cork board  
• T – Pins or holding pins (useful but not essential – tutor has some to use in class) 
• Large ring to make a wreath  (suggestion - https://www.amazon.co.uk/QincLing-Crafting-Dreamcatcher-Catcher-Diameter/dp/B07VC6SZZR/ref=asc_df_B07VC6SZZR) 
• Scissors 

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 

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 

The knotting & braiding bible : the complete guide to creative knotting including kumihimo, macrame and plaiting 

Wood, Dorothy, 1955- Shelf Number: 745.5942 

Micro macrame beaded jewellery : 30 stunning designs using crystals and cords DeGroot, Annika. Shelf Number: 745.5942 

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:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
• Tees Valley
• West of England
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire