Macramé: The Art of Knots

Join artist and tutor Alison Pascoe of ASTRL Fibres for this deep dive into the craft practice of Macramé: The Art of Knots. 

Sharing the methods used in her own practice, Alison will guide you through the fundamental skills of macramé. Over the course of 5 sessions you will explore basic to advanced macramé knot techniques and develop your skills with the following topics: 

• Tools and Equipment
• Understanding Materials
• Measuring Formulas
• Basic to Advanced Knots
• Knot Pattern Variations
• Finishing Techniques
• Aftercare

This course is suitable for absolute beginners and for those interested in further developing their macramé skills.

The cost of the course includes the provision of practice materials and the use of necessary tools and equipment, along with the materials needed to complete 2 beautiful handmade projects to take home with you.

About the tutor

Alison Pascoe is a Belfast based artist and craftsperson specialising in the craft practice of Macramé, the art of knot tying. Professionally practicing and teaching since 2016 as ASTRL Fibres, Alison is an accomplished macramé artist with a background in fine arts. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Alison studied sculpture and textiles at the Alberta University of the Arts before following her nomadic urge to travel and eventually put down roots in Northern Ireland.

From her East Belfast studio Alison explores heritage knot-work and cord weaving techniques using a variety of natural materials and sustainable methods, a practice that allows her to connect to mindful spaces between work and play. Alison describes her work as handcrafted objects for modern spaces, with an ethos to discover new perspectives on traditional craft. A member of the Heritage Crafts Association, The International Guild of Knot Tyers, Craft NI’s Makers Directory and Decowell Restoration (a Belfast based conservation and decorative arts studio), Alison recognises the importance of championing heritage crafts to keep traditional techniques like Macramé, in practice. You can view Alison's work here: https://astrlfibres.com/pages/gallery