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Class Alert: Macrame

Tuesday, 26 August 2014 by Irene Hoofs

Bloesem Class Alert | Knots and Rope: Learn how to make macrame plant hangers with Natalie Miller - 14/ 15 oct 2014

Class Alert: Knots & Ropes - Macrame class with Natalie Miller

Believe it or “knot”, macramé – the art of decorative knotting – is making a comeback… from being 1970s accessories such as the owl wall hanging and out-dated tacky craft to now fashionable macrame jewelry, clothing, plant holders, or even wall hangings sizzling with vibrant colours and innovativeness. Embrace this macramé revival and learn from Natalie Miller the art of knotting cord into intricate patterns. With some twine and chic knots, she will teach you to make your very ownwall-hanging-style pot hanger to give your homes a fresh modern look with a natural touch.

 Natalie Miller is a fibre artists, maker and weaver living in the beautiful Southern Highlands an environment of constant inspiration. A registered architect and interior designer for the past 20 years, Natalie finds creating and craft very meditative and loves to explore the different techniques of textiles. She studied tapestry weaving at Sturt Art and Craft Centre, Mittagong in 2013 and ever since have been creating the most beautiful tapestry weavings and macramé pieces in her vibrant and eclectic studio. Natalie is also a mom to two big boys and a little girl and lives with her husband in a beautiful scenic countryside town of Kangaloon.

Learn from Natalie basic macramé knots and techniques to make a variety of styles, designs and patterns that will definitely challenge theold-fogyish accents of the 1970s. With these ‘knotty’ skills at your fingertips, you can explore new elaborate textile creations such as lightshades, chairs, rugs, pillow cases and the possibilities are just endless! It’s gonna be an addictive skill, once hooked you will be tying knots in everything! 

Bloesem Class Alert | Knots and Rope: Learn how to make macrame plant hangers with Natalie Miller - 14/ 15 oct 2014

Bloesem Class Alert | Knots and Rope: Learn how to make macrame plant hangers with Natalie Miller - 14/ 15 oct 2014

Sally England 

3.5 fun hours of learning to be a dextrous knotter! Natalie will teach you several knotting techniques and how to web your very own wall-hanging-style pot hanger. You will also learn the ropes for making future macramé projects on a grander scale. Of course, all the materials needed to make your pot hanger will be provided (including a glass pot), plus an extra goodie bag to continue your macramé madness at home. Accompanied with delicious food and drinks, it will be “knotty” time creating and engaging with like-minded crafters like yourself! So will you be signing up for this class or "knot"? 

PACKAGE DEAL Attend both of Natelie’s classes, 'Knots and Ropes’ --- and --- 'Tapestry Weaving’, and enjoy a $40 discount by dropping us an email to purchase both classes.

Bloesem Class Alert | Knots and Rope: Learn how to make macrame plant hangers with Natalie Miller - 14/ 15 oct 2014

Sally England // Clay beads planter 

Bloesem Class Alert | Knots and Rope: Learn how to make macrame plant hangers with Natalie Miller - 14/ 15 oct 2014

Mini succulent egg planter // Double planters

Bloesem Class Alert | Knots and Rope: Learn how to make macrame plant hangers with Natalie Miller - 14/ 15 oct 2014

Plant hanger by Lisa & Denis // Planter by Kira and Matt

Bloesem Class Alert | Knots and Rope: Learn how to make macrame plant hangers with Natalie Miller - 14/ 15 oct 2014

Dip dyed macrame pot hanger by Studio Raw

First image credits: Heather MooreTheFamilyLoveTreeChiChiDeeHandmade

... Natalie Miller Design

.. Sign up for Natalie's Macrame class 

.. Sign up for Tapestry Weaving Class too!

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