Circular Macramé Techniques
A course by Ancestral , Textile Artist
Learn how to create decorative pieces using circular patterns
If you want to create decorative pieces using thick string and your hands as your tool, textile artist Erika Pineda—founder of the Colombian brand Ancestral—will take you by the hand and lead you into a journey through the world of circular macramé. Passionate about this technique, Erika aims to revive this tradition by creating contemporary pieces filled with wonder, that are capable of connecting with the memory and roots of each person.
In this course, learn a range of basic macramé knots and discover how to take these knots to the next level by applying them to a circular pattern. Erika teaches the dyeing process and tricks to experiment with different shapes and patterns to create a unique decorative piece.
If you want to perfect your circular textile compositions, you can amplify your knowledge in this craft with Ancestral’s other course: Weaving with a Circular Loom, where Erika teaches the characteristics of this type of tapestry and its main stitching techniques.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 18 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (1.1K)
- 26,645 students
- 16 lessons (1h 42m)
- 18 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a circular macramé cover for a stool with your own hands.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For all those that want to learn how to macramé and experiment with unconventional shapes and patterns to create contemporary artisanal pieces.
Requirements and materials
Previous experience with macramé is not required to take this course, those that have previous experience will strengthen their knowledge and be able to generate ideas that will come in handy when creating individual pieces.
As for materials, you’ll need a round stool, cotton thread, and some additional tools that are easy to get hold of that Erika presents at the start of the course.
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Ancestral
A course by Ancestral
Ancestral is a brand that was founded in 2015 by Colombian textile artist Erika Pineda, who seeks to revive, expand, and consolidate textile art in a contemporary urban context. To achieve this, Ancestral works in two areas: creating hand-made artistic textile pieces, as well as teaching their own technique in workshops to share with others how they can bring their own ideas to life.
The work created by Ancestral is full of intricate details and are individually made so that the result of each piece is unique. This has led them to a presence in several stores in Colombia, as well as collaborating with brands such as American Eagle, Egeo (restaurant in the Click Clack hotel in Colombia), Azul selva, and the El Tesoro shopping mall in Medellin.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course
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U2
What you should know about macrame
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Circular macrame and linear macrame
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materials
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Colors: Dyeing processes
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U3
Basic points
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Lark knot or mounting knot
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Flat knot and spiral knot
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Scallop knot or cord knot
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U4
Circular Macrame: Stool
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General scheme of the project
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The center: Spiral
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The middle: The petals
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Extreme
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The edge and fringes
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U5
Ideas and recommendations
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Fabric care and washing
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Other apps
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FP
Final project
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Circular Macrame Techniques
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Es un curso hermoso, bien explicado y motivador
Muy clara la explicación...gracias
El curso me pareció excelente. La profesora explica muy bien y va repitiendo cada vez que hace algo nuevo, los tips me parecieron de gran importancia. Aunque ya había hecho macramé anteriormente, no sabía sobre el macramé circular. Muchas gracias.
- excelente explicación
- videos super claros
- temática ajustada al contenido y sin pausa o entretiempos
- super recomendable
Hi, I'm terribly sorry to post this here but I have contacted Domstika with this issue but they have not been helpful. The course subtitles should have English but there does not appear to be any subtitles at all. Unfortunately I don't speak Spanish which is the audio for this course. Would you be able to contact Domestika on my behalf and get it sorted? Thank you for your help.
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