Macramé Knots: Create a Sample Collection
A course by Belen SenraTextile artist
A course by Belen Senra, Textile artist
Learn how to create and combine different knots to apply in your textile projects
To achieve greater artistic expressiveness through strings and fabrics, it is essential to explore and play with the composition, and with its results. The well-known textile artist Belen Senra —who has already exhibited her work in New York, Miami, Madrid or Los Angeles— reveals that you don't have to settle for basic shapes, but you also have to experiment with different supports and techniques.
In addition to being an opportunity to disconnect from daily stress, in this course you will be able to reconnect with an old art that will provide you with a wide repertoire of techniques and the compilation of a large library of references for infinite projects and applications: tapestries, accessories, fashion, architecture or product.
If you want to deepen the art of macramé, you can expand your knowledge with other courses by Belén Senra: Introduction to macramé: creation of a decorative tapestry and Design of macramé accessories .
What will you learn in this online course?
26 lessons & 12 downloads
What will we do in the course
1 minute, 8 seconds
Base materials and organization of our sample types of knot
1 minute, 40 seconds
Types of knots
2 minutes, 12 seconds
Knots and Mindfulness
3 minutes, 15 seconds
Two-color braid fabric with scallop
16 minutes, 59 seconds
Gobelin or Cavandoli fabric
12 minutes, 24 seconds
What's included in this course?
You'll start by learning about Belén's professional career as a textile artist, her main projects, and her biggest influences: inspirational books, websites, blogs, and social media profiles.
In the second unit, you will see the basic materials and tools to start working, although you will be able to use those with which you feel most comfortable. Belén will explain the characteristics of the different types of knots and how to work each one.
In addition to preparing your work material, you should prepare your mind by doing some posture and breathing exercises to achieve balance and a deeper connection with manual work.
In the third unit, you will get to work and learn to make a repertoire of knots with different strings. You will explore the infinite possibilities of each knot using straight, curved, diagonal or circular shapes, among others. You will create a sample of fabrics, which you can also try with ropes of different materials and colors.
Next, you will practice knotted laces and experiment with different options and different types of rope. Then, you will learn how to make decorative knots, they can serve to give life to your accessories and a distinctive touch.
In the last unit, you will explore the application of knots in different areas such as fashion, furniture, decoration or jewelry. Finally, you will combine the techniques learned during the course to create your own textile piece, a hanging on the wall.
What is this course's project?
You will create a sample of knots and learn to apply them, making a wall hanging.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For all people who want to disconnect from the routine and practice this beautiful decorative art, useful and relaxing in equal parts, which also provides psychological and cognitive benefits.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is required to take this course, but if you have already taken other Nativity Scene courses such as Introduction to Macramé: Creating a Decorative Tapestry and Accessory Design in Macramé, it will be easier for you to follow the step by step.
As for the materials, you will need: clipboard, rope, scissors, cardboard, stickers (optional), rings, folder and pen.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
En las partes donde se deben acomodar las cuerdas no explica bien como hacerlo por tanto en algunos momentos de desajustaba, desacomodaban mis nudos , en ese sentido resulto algo frustrante, por lo demás bien .
- 4 months ago
She is a great teacher and I learned a lot . I recommend👍
- 5 months ago
Wonderful course by a very calm gentle teacher. I love the wide variety of knots taught in the course, some of which I've never seen before. I have bought another of her course as well. I look forward to making some lovely wall hangings and rope ties using these knots.
- 11 months ago
Excelente me encanto, muy didacticala Srta. Belen
- 11 months ago
Eu Luiza Sou da cidade de Manaus -AM-BRASIL, gosto muito como a Belen Senra transmite seus conhecimentos em macramê com tanto carinho levando aos apreciadores desta arte com tanta facilidade suas criatividades incentivando todos a se conhecer interiormente para criar seus próprios tutoriais misturando cores dando vida a imaginação. Ela e minha referencia nesta linda arte.
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
- What will we do in the course
- U2
Tools and materials
- Base materials and organization of our sample types of knot
- Types of knots
- Knots and Mindfulness
- U3
Knitting knots
- Two-color braid fabric with scallop
- Gobelin or Cavandoli fabric
- Macadamia fabric
- Diamond fabric with cross knot
- Circular fabric
- Snake Alive Knot
- U4
Cord knots
- Create a 4-Strand Round Braid
- Ashoka Chakra Knot
- Lark Alternate Cross Knot / Rivolite Knot
- Double KBK Bar
- Flat knot with color
- Virgo Cord
- Infinite Braid
- U5
Decorative knots
- Lucky Knot
- Square Knot or Plafond
- Mini Flower Knot
- Pipe Knot
- Chinese Knot Flower
- U6
Applications
- Other applications and uses
- Wall hanging
- FP
Final project
- Macramé knots
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FAQs
Macramé is a textile art based on decorative knots. In this course, you'll learn to create patterns, tapestries, and accessories by blending traditional and modern techniques, with a focus on mindfulness and creativity.
This is an intermediate-level course, perfect for those who already know basic knots and want to deepen their skills with advanced techniques, patterns, and applications in macramé.
You'll need cords of various thicknesses and colors, scissors, a clipboard or holder to secure your work, rings, labels, and a binder for samples. A comfortable, well-lit workspace is recommended.
You'll learn knots like festoon, square, cross, Snake Alive, Ashoka Chakra, alternating crossed Lark's head, Virgo, mini flower, pipa, and Chinese flower-style knots, among others, applied to different textile pieces.
The course teaches you how to select and combine cords of different colors and thicknesses to create unique visual effects and textures, using color theory and experimental techniques.
You'll be able to make contemporary tapestries, wall hangings, bracelets, straps, knot sample collections, and personalized experimental pieces for fashion and decor.
Macramé encourages mindfulness, reduces stress, and sparks creativity, helping you enter a flow state as you experiment with materials and techniques.