Macramé for Beginners – 4-week course

About the Workshop

This course is designed for people of all abilities and levels of knowledge in macramé. No prior experience in fiber art is required — just a willingness “to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy,” as Miss Frizzle says in The Magic School Bus. 

This course will take place over four weeks as we learn different knots and techniques while creating beautiful macramé projects. 

Goals 

• To learn various macramé terms and knots 
• To learn techniques for incorporating multiple knots into projects 
• To have fun 

Course Specifications 

In this course, we will learn the basics of macramé, including terminology, knots, and foundational techniques. Learning will take place through hands-on projects using a variety of knots and methods. Paper patterns will be provided to help participants follow along. 

Materials 

• 3mm natural and coloured cord 
• Scissors 
• Driftwood and metal rings 
• Lobster claw keychain 
• Beads 

Milestones 

Week 1 

• Understanding terminology 
• Cord types (single twist, twisted, braided) and sizes (2mm–6mm)
• Basic knots: spiral knot, square knot, gathering knot 
• Key Chain/ wristlet 

Week 2 

• Adding embellishments 
• Double half hitch knots 
• Project: Macramé owl 

Week 3 

• Changing colors within a project 
• Project: Two-color plant hanger 

Week 4 

• Learning to follow a basic pattern 
• Measuring cord based on project size 
• Bring all our skills together
• Project: Photo frame

Workshop Details

• Date: Sundays – March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
• Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Cost: $45 includes materials
• Instructor: Dylan Parkhurst

About the Instructor

My name is Dylan. I have been a proud “Caper by Choice” since May 2019. My wife, Bethany, and our five children love living and working in Inverness. Since moving here in 2019, Bethany has worked at the local CO-OP and NSLC. I have worked at L’Arche Cape Breton and now serve as a Library Technician in IECA. 

In my spare time, I love to read and walk the beach in search of treasures — but most of all, I love macramé.

Ready to Register?
Email info@scotsvilleschoolofcrafts.ca or call/text Pat at (902) 302-2646.