Introduction to Macramé: Creation of a Decorative Tapestry
A course by Belen SenraTextile artist
A course by Belen Senra, Textile artist
Learn to create unique textile pieces with contemporary style
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?
15 lessons & 19 downloads
Decorative styles on the carpet
18 minutes, 1 second
From idea to tapestry
5 minutes, 0 seconds
How to measure and cut the rope
7 minutes, 52 seconds
Variety of knots I
17 minutes, 28 seconds
Mounting and defining the areas of the carpet
15 minutes, 54 seconds
High part
3 minutes, 19 seconds
What's included in this course?
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
- 1 month ago
Curso interessante para quem se quer iniciar no macramé.
- 7 months ago
Corso meraviglioso che ha aperto vari scenari sulla mia creatività, mi sarebbe piaciuto una voce in italiano di traduzione più empatica e meno cadenziale ma Belen Senra è stata perfetta!
- 10 months ago
Fácil e ideal para principiantes
- 1 year ago
Excelente curso, perfeito.
- 1 year ago
Muy bien explicado cada paso. muchas gracias
He has founded his own brand, RanRan Design, which focuses on the creation of textile decorations mixing the traditional and the contemporary, having the opportunity to work on projects for both private residences and hotel and restaurant facilities, among which are the Novu Hotel Robert de Niro or the Aguas de Ibiza spa, among many others.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- Decorative styles on the carpet
- U2
Tools and materials
- Tools and materials for this project
- Other possibilities
- U3
Creation of the tapestry
- From idea to tapestry
- How to measure and cut the rope
- Variety of knots I
- Variety of knots II
- Mounting and defining the areas of the carpet
- High part
- Fringes
- Soumak
- U4
Applications and recommendations
- Other uses of macramé
- Maintenance
- FP
Final project
- Introduction to macramé: creation of a decorative tapestry
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FAQs
A macramé wall hanging is a decorative piece made by knotting cords onto a support. It’s created by cutting cords, attaching them to a rod, and using various knotting techniques to form patterns and textures.
This course is aimed at people with basic macramé or crafting skills and is intermediate level. You’ll learn advanced techniques and how to customize your own decorative wall hangings.
You’ll need cotton cords, scissors, a rod or support to hang your piece, hooks, a measuring tape, and optionally fabrics, beads, feathers, dyes, and other decorative materials.
You’ll learn how to plan, design, and create personalized macramé wall hangings—from choosing materials to making knots like sumac, half hitch, and square knots, plus fringe and dyeing techniques.
The course teaches you how to calculate cord length based on your design and knots, taking into account thickness and quantity to avoid waste.
A loom wall hanging is made by weaving threads over a warp, while macramé creates patterns solely through knots, resulting in different textures and styles.
In the course, you’ll learn to mix various types of cords, weaves, colors, beads, and natural or recycled elements to craft unique wall hangings tailored to your style.