Introduction to Macramé: Creation of a Decorative Tapestry
A course by Belen Senra
, Textile Artist
Learn to create unique textile pieces with contemporary style
- Best seller Spanish with subtitles in English
- 99% positive reviews (1.4K)
- 26946 students
Learn to create unique textile pieces with contemporary style
- 99% positive reviews (1.4K)
- 26946 students
- 15 lessons (2h 11m)
- 19 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
The secret to the work of Belén Senra, textile artist specialized in macramé and founder of Ranran Design, is her use of traditional techniques to create decorative pieces with contemporary style. Her macramé wall hangings enrich the atmosphere of exclusive spaces around the world, such as Robert de Niro's Hotel Nobu, the Aguas de Ibiza spa, and the restaurant Spanish LA, in Los Angeles, California.
In this course, Belén teaches you how to design and create your own macramé wall hangings by exploring a range of styles, materials, textures, and colors. Learn to tie different knots and combine them to make patterns you can use in all of your projects, whether for practical purposes or decorative applications.
What will you learn in this online course?
Course table of contents
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U1U1. Introduction
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U2U2. Tools and materials
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U3U3. Creation of the tapestry
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U4U4. Applications and recommendations
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FPFP Final project
Begin by getting to know Belén Senra, a self-described craft nomad who spends much of her time traveling the world and steeping herself in ancient techniques to use in her decorative textile projects. Learn a bit about her life, her biggest influences, and where she finds inspiration for her work.
Next, explore different decorative styles and put together a mood board with inspiring ideas for your project.
Take a look at the essential materials you need to create a macramé wall hanging and discover some less conventional ones that you can weave into your pieces.
Once you've decided on the materials and a concept, Belén walks you through the design process, from sketching your idea to taking measurements and incorporating them into your pattern. She also teaches you a variety of macramé knots, the building blocks of your project.
Now it's time to get knotting and bring your design to life! Work through the individual sections of your piece, following your teacher's advice on how to add character to each one, before seeing how to put the finishing touches on your wall hanging.
What is this course's project?
Design and create a macramé wall hanging inspired by your personal tastes.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Designers, interior designers, and anyone who wants to explore new ways to decorate spaces and experiment with their creativity.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary to take this course.
For materials, you need a wooden dowel to hang your design, hooks, scissors, a tape measure, cord, and fabrics.
Reviews
A course by Belen Senra
Despite starting her career as an interior designer at major corporations, Belén Senra currently travels the world as a nomadic textile artist, learning all kinds of artisanal textile decoration techniques. During these trips, she draws inspiration from the local cultures and traditions of the places she visits and filters them through her artistic lens to create new collections.
Belén is also the founder of her own brand, Ranran Design, which focuses on creating textile decorations by blending traditional techniques and designs with contemporary style. She has worked on a wide variety of projects, from private residences to hotels and restaurants, such as Robert de Niro's Hotel Nobu, the Aguas de Ibiza spa, and many more.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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Decorative styles on the carpet
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U2
Tools and materials
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Tools and materials for this project
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Other possibilities
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U3
Creation of the tapestry
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From idea to tapestry
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How to measure and cut the rope
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Variety of knots I
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Variety of knots II
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Mounting and defining the areas of the carpet
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High part
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Fringes
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Soumak
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U4
Applications and recommendations
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Other uses of macramé
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Maintenance
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to macramé: creation of a decorative tapestry
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aliborius
Excelente, me encanta sus trabajos. Explica muy bien!
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abellaromanoraquel
Genial. Me ha encantado. Belén explica muy bien y la teoría es justo lo que necesitaba (lo cubre todo - no es muy básico pero tampoco difícil). Además el proyecto es para hacer un tapiz grande (nada de muestras y cosas pequeñas que hay en otros cursos). Super contenta, lo recomiendo mucho ;)
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delbarriomayte
PlusTodo lo que he visto que aparece en la presentación como en lis diseños de los alumnos me encanta y me da ideas para elegir y pensar en mi propia obra. Aun no he empezado pero ya he comprado todo lo necesario creo, para empezar a trabajar. Estoy feliz
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montoyaana425
He terminado mi primer tapiz, excelente la maestra nos da claridad en los conceptos, soy nueva en esta
técnica y lo he comprendido
Muy bien
Gracias
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debra
The presenter was nice, but you need a better person to do the translations.
I think if I understood spanish it would have been a lot better.