Macrame Coaster Set with Ami Beaver

Macrame Coaster Set

Macrame is a crafting technique that uses a variety of knots to create patterns and has been around since the 13th century.  It had its heyday in the 60’s and 70’s, and now it is back in fashion with a modern twist on traditional styles.  In this class students will be introduced to a few basic macrame knots like the lark’s head knot, square knot and double half hitch knot and will create their own set of coasters.  The class will also cover how to set up your own home macrame workstation and a brief discussion on where to find supplies for your work.

Matt Hanzel at Wines on Second will be hosting the class at 316 E. 2nd Street. Each student will have their chose of (1) glass of wine, beer or cider in the store. 

Workshop cost: $65

Material cost: $5 

Wednesday, October 19th, 6:00-8:30pm 

Instructor Bio: 

Ami Beaver is a book and paper artist inspired by nature, classical botanical illustration and maps. While she dabbles in a number of creative pursuits, she considers the majority of her work to be book like, bookish or book inspired. Her book works incorporate elements of weaving, origami, hand lettering, embroidery and macrame. Bigwoodspress.com

Ami studied book and paper arts at Columbia College Chicago where she also taught community bookbinding, letterpress and paper making classes.  Additionally, Ami developed and taught workshops in the book and paper arts at a retail paperie.