Macramé: Plant Hanger Workshop

Join artist and tutor Alison Pascoe of ASTRL Fibres and discover the craft practice of Macramé: The art of knots. Over the course of this 3 hour workshop Alison will guide you through the basic knot skills and practical techniques needed to handcraft a beautiful macrame plant hanger to take home with you. During this workshop you will learn to use the following 4 knots: 

• whipping knot 
• square knot 
• spiral knot
• crown knot

This course is suitable for absolute beginners and for those interested in further developing their macramé skills.The cost of the course includes the materials needed to complete a finished plant hanger which measures approx 100cm length. Participants are encouraged to bring along a standard size pot (no more than 20cm diameter) to assist in making your plant hanger to size. Beads are not provided but if you would like to add these to your plant hanger you are welcome to bring some along. Please note that beads should have a centre hole no smaller than 8mm diameter. 

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