Creating your own Macraweave with Christine - Ross Tasmania 18 – 19 July 2026

Introducing Christine from The Knotted Nest (http://www.theknottednest.com/) an experienced teacher who runs macarame workshops in Launceston.

Christine is coming to Ross to hold a series of weekend beginners workshops. Our first one introduces you to the wonderful craft of Macraweave during a fun, supportive and interactive weekend where you will meet other likeminded people and make you own piece to take home

This workshop includes a night at local accommodation Riverview at Ross in a private or shared room ( if you are attending with friends or family)

When:

18th /19th July 2026

Venue:

Ross Tasmania

What’s included?

Included in your ticket of $345 is

·         1.5 days of creative instruction from Christine

·         1 night’s stay at Riverview at Ross in your own ensuite room (just a few minutes from the venue) Wheelchair accessible

·         All materials, hanging frame, wool, cordage, yarns etc plus instruction sheets (value $50-$70)

·         Beverages and snacks (please advise us of any dietary requirements)

More info :-

In this weekend course you will learn how to create beautiful macraweave wall hangings using wool, yarn and macrame rope.

The learning will cover:

·         An introduction to materials – rope, thread, cord, wool etc and their uses

·         Essential requirements to set up at home

·         Basic macrame knots that will be used in the wall hanging

·         Basic weave knots that will be used in the wall hanging

·         Hanging your piece

This course would suit Beginner to Intermediate levels

Day 1: (9.30 - 4pm)

• overview of the materials used in macrame/macraweaving and an explanation of the equipment that is essential to setting up at home.

• demonstration of the basic knots that we’ll be using in this project and instruction for your own practice.

• after lunch we will attach our cords to the dowel and then begin to create the skeleton of our piece.

Day 2: (9.00 - 1pm)

• Continue with placing macrame knots into the piece and creating shape or contours (skeleton) for the weave.

• Weave the wool and yarn through the design. Create fringe, tidy off loose ends.

• Attach hanging cord.

All materials for practice and take-home project will be provided.

Included in your weekend is a stayover at the highly rated accommodation Riverview at Ross on the Saturday night.

If you require a second night’s accommodation, please call Riverview at Ross on 03 6381 5224 for a special rate for workshop attendees.

Please note that the payment is non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, please contact Emily on 6381 5224 as soon as possible and we will arrange for you to attend a future workshop or you can pass your spot onto a friend or family member

For any questions about macrame or further workshops, please contact Christine on 0473 072 720 or go to the website www.theknottednest.com.au

Find our other workshops at Facebook- Riverview at Ross or Humantix just search Ross Tasmania