Macramé Leaves for Decorative Wall Hangings

A course by Fernanda Campelo , Textile Artist

Textile Artist. São Luís, Brazil.
Joined August 2021

Learn to make beautiful leaves with simple macramé techniques and use them to create handmade decorative pieces

99% positive reviews (82)
1,896 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to make beautiful leaves with simple macramé techniques and use them to create handmade decorative pieces

If you'd like to experiment with this ancient textile art and create decorative pieces with your own hands, then this online course is for you! Macramé artist Fer Campelo teaches you how to make solid leaves that will stand the test of time with simple and easy-to-use techniques.

Throughout the course, explore the macramé basics as well as some exciting variations, see how to handle the materials, and how to finish off your piece perfectly. By the end, you'll have all the tools to create stunning leaves that look like they've been picked directly from the plants themselves.

Read more ↓

What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 12 downloads

Materials needed and their uses
9 minutes, 16 seconds
Basic macrame knots
15 minutes, 21 seconds
Creative process
8 minutes, 6 seconds
Calculation of wire size
20 minutes, 56 seconds
  • 99% positive reviews (82)
  • 1,896 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 22m)
  • 12 additional resources (1 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a decorative wall hanging with macramé leaves using natural cord for sturdy and durable results.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in discovering the art of macramé.

Requirements and materials

No prior macramé experience is necessary for this course.

For materials, you need:

· Macramé cord
· A dry branch
· Clear varnish
· PVA glue
· Sandpaper
· Protective gear


Reviews

1,896 Students
82 Reviews
99% Positive ratings

Fernanda Campelo

A course by Fernanda Campelo

Teacher Plus
Textile Artist

Fer Campelo is an entrepreneur and textile artist specializing in decorative macramé. Before discovering this art, she worked as an international model for over 13 years. Her artistic vision consists of creating signature pieces with the power to transform any home using recycled string. With this sustainable philosophy at the forefront of her projects, she collaborates with Latin America's largest producer of ecological string.

Her work is currently part of a collection at Casa Savá, the Ofício store in São Paulo, and is sold on social media. She draws most of her inspiration from her travels, contact with nature, and other techniques that she admires, such as photography.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • About Me
    • Influences
  • U2

    Macrame preparation

    • Application possibilities
    • Materials needed and their uses
    • Basic macrame knots
    • Creative process
  • U3

    Project production

    • How to treat your natural branch?
    • Calculation of wire size
    • Create your own sheet mold
    • Different ways to assemble a macrame sheet
    • The secret to firm leaves
    • Fixing the sheets to the panel
    • Handle types for the panel
  • U4

    Macrame sheets: care and more applications

    • Other creation possibilities
    • Necessary care for maintenance
  • FP

    Final project

    • Macramé Leaves for Decorative Wall Hangings

What to expect from a Domestika course

  • Learn at your own pace

    Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.

  • Learn from the best professionals

    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

  • Meet expert teachers

    Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.

  • Certificates
    Plus

    If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.

  • Get front-row seats

    Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.

  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

  • Connect with a global creative community

    The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.

  • Watch professionally produced courses

    Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.


FAQs

Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.

All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.

The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.

If you're a Plus member, when you complete a course you've purchased, you'll instantly get your personalized certificate. You can see all your certificates in the Certificates section of your profile. You can download your certificates as PDFs and share the link online. Learn more about certificates.

Category
Areas
Macramé Leaves for Decorative Wall Hangings. Craft course by Fernanda Campelo

Macramé Leaves for Decorative Wall Hangings

A course by Fernanda Campelo
Textile Artist. São Luís, Brazil.
Joined August 2021
  • 99% positive reviews (82)
  • 1,896 students