Macramé: Tie Stories Together
A course by Laura Bossi - Shambaloo , Textile Artist
Learn macramé to make decorative tapestries with cords, threads, and knots to create a two-color composition inspired by your surroundings
Words are not the only way to tell a story about the world around you, sometimes cord, knots, and a touch of creativity are all you need to weave together the plot. Through the art of macramé, Laura Bossi, textile artist better known as Shambaloo, has discovered how to transform cords into landscapes, mountains, and waterfalls and transport the nature that inspires her into her home.
In this course, learn how to make a macramé wall hanging, from the initial idea to the final knot. Laura teaches you how to prepare a technical sheet to calculate the knots and materials you need for your piece and guides you through the process to create a unique composition with cotton cord. Find inspiration in the art of knotting and tie together your personal story.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 21 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (47)
- 1,320 students
- 20 lessons (3h 22m)
- 21 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Create a two-color macramé wall hanging using cotton cord.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to try their hand at macramé or further explore their creativity with a new wall hanging design.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is needed since all concepts are explained throughout the course.
As for materials, you need paper, a pencil, 4- and 9-mm strands of cotton cord in at least two different colors, scissors, a 90-cm wooden support, and other easy-to-find items that will be specified during the course.
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Laura Bossi - Shambaloo
A course by Laura Bossi - Shambaloo
Laura Bossi, better known as Shambaloo on social media, is a textile artist who grew up in a creative environment. She developed a passion for drawing at an early age and followed it to art school, where she studied to become a graphic illustrator.
She later discovered the art of macramé and fell in love, deciding to specialize in it by taking courses and reading books on the subject. Thanks to social media, she has been able to share her creations with a large community of craft lovers, which eventually led to her first commissioned work. She currently organizes macramé workshops, crafts compositions for weddings and special events, and creates unique pieces on order.
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Sources of inspiration
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U2
Before starting
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Tools and materials
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Types of ropes
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Woods and supports
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The basic nodes
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U3
Tapestry design
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The preliminary drawing
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The technical scheme of the tapestry
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Calculation of materials
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U4
Creation of the tapestry
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Application of the ropes to the wood
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The pink panel 1
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The pink panel 2
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The central grille
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The plot
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The white band
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U5
Final touches
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The pink fringes
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The white fringes
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The tassels
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Maintenance of the tapestry
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To know more: Single tassel
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FP
Final project
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Macrame
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There's so much information in this course, especially for beginners. I learned a lot, thank you.
Excelente, explicación precisa, clara; clases amenas, y fáciles de entender.
Excelente!!! La artista lleva su trabajo a un nivel muy comprensible, su pasión es contagiasa. Me encantó !
O curso é mt interesante :)
Me encantó! todo muy bien explicado :) da herramientas para explotar la creatividad