Making Space is a series of workshops that will encourage you to think with your hands, embrace a willingness to play, allow yourself the space to be creative and find connection in the act of making.
About this workshop: Join Alison of ASTRL Fibres and learn how to handcraft a beautiful outdoor plant hanger to take home with you. Over the course of this 2.5hr session, Alison will guide you through 5 optional knotting techniques:
- Common Whipping Knot
- Square Knot (net making version)
- Snake Knot
- Double Overhand Knot
- Crown Knot
It is recommended that you bring along a standard size pot (approx 20 - 25cm diameter) to assist in making your plant hanger to size. All other materials will be provided including a stainless steel metal ring and hemp flax rope, both are weather resistant and suitable for outdoor use. If you have a pair of light garden gloves, bring them along as hemp flax is a rough fibre and can be hard on the hands.
Who is this workshop for: This workshop is suitable for those looking to try a new handcraft and no previous experience is required. The session will be seated and standing in a relaxed setting but the knotting technique is repetitive and some physical hand strength is required. You will need to be able to knot for the duration of the session. This session is open to ages 12 + but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Where: This in-person workshops will be held in the bright and tranquil ASTRL Fibres studio, a dedicated craft making space / 412 Woodstock Rd, Belfast BT6 9DQ
When: Thursday May 23rd from 6pm - 8:30pm
Cancellations: If you need to cancel your booking, I will refund 90% of the booking fee if I am able to fill your place and only up to 5 days prior to the workshop date. I will make every reasonable effort to find someone to take your place. No refunds will be given for cancellations in the 5 days prior to the workshop date. If you book and pay but do not attend the workshop, no refund will be given. In the unlikely event that I need to cancel the workshop, you will receive a full refund. Bookings are non transferable.
