FIBRE ARTS

Working with Fibre: Macrame (Intensive)

Name: Working with Fibre: Macrame (Intensive)
Brand: Brit Campbell
Price: 300.0 CAD
Availability: InStock

Learn five foundational macrame knots and use them to create a custom driftwood wall hanging in one hands-on workshop. You’ll explore different macrame styles, sketch your own design, set up a vertical working station and build your piece knot by knot using texture, layering and contrast. All materials are included, including 5mm cord and authentic Canadian driftwood, so you can focus on making and leave with a finished wall hanging ready to display or gift.

All Materials Included

5mm macrame cord, authentic Canadian driftwood, hooks, beads, accessories, scissors and finishing materials are provided.

ART HUB

Hands-on classes at the Urban Art Collective Art Hub.

Small Class Size

6 minimum · 12 maximum

SKILL LEVEL

No Experience Needed

WORKSHOP RUNDOWN

Phase 1: Inspiration & Core Knots

Explore different styles of macrame wall hangings and begin developing your own direction. Learn and practise five foundational macrame knots through guided instruction, building the skills and confidence you’ll use throughout the workshop.

Phase 2: Design & Setup

Sketch your wall hanging and plan how the knots, spacing and overall shape will work together. Set up a vertical working station, prepare your Canadian driftwood base and get your materials ready for construction.

Phase 3: Build Your Wall Hanging

Combine your core knots to build the main structure of your piece. Explore texture, layering and contrast while adding beads or other details and refining the design with hands-on guidance as you work.

Phase 4: Finishing & Trimming

Complete your wall hanging by trimming, fringing and refining the final details. Wrap up with a supportive group review and leave with a finished custom piece ready to display or give as a gift.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

By The End Of This Workshop, You Will:

Understand the basic structure and process of macrame.
Use five foundational macrame knots with confidence.
Combine knots to create pattern, texture and contrast.
Plan and set up a vertical knotting workspace.
Develop a simple macrame design from sketch to finished piece.
Complete a custom driftwood wall hanging to take home.
Leave with foundational skills you can use in future fibre projects.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Brit Campbell

Brit Campbell is a teacher and fibre artist who works in macrame, punch needle and the fine art of convincing old materials they still have one more project in them.

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Just Bring Yourself: We provide all the materials and tools. Bring a creative attitude, a little curiosity and a willingness to try something new.

Have a question about the course or need to discuss accessibility or accommodations before class? Contact us at learn@urbanartcollective.ca.

Parking is available at 1088 Somerset St W at the UAC Art Gallery, as well as at 50 Bayswater Ave. The parking area at 50 Bayswater is accessed from Somerset St W, not from Bayswater Avenue.

Cancellation Policy

14+ days before the first class: Full refund to your original payment method.
7–13 days before: Full-value UAC LAB credit.
Less than 7 days before: No refund or credit.

Registrations can be transferred to another person at no charge before the class begins. Missed classes or sessions are not eligible for refunds, credits or individual make-up classes.

If UAC LAB cancels a class, you can choose a full refund or full-value UAC LAB credit. If we reschedule and the new date does not work for you, you may also request a refund or credit.

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