Led by Nikoleta Rugina
Master the Art of Mindful Knotting
Immerse yourself in a relaxing, tactile craft session and learn the ancient art of macramé to create your own custom Shamballa-style bracelets. Originating from Tibetan Buddhist traditions symbolizing peace, tranquillity, and oneness, these iconic bracelets blend structured, rhythmic knotting with beautiful beadwork to create a striking, high-end piece of personal jewellery.
In this focused two-hour masterclass, you will move beyond simple stringing and dive into genuine textile craft—learning the exact tension, spacing, and knotting patterns needed to produce durable, studio-quality jewellery. Every participant is welcome to do as many pieces as they want of various style in the designated timeline.
What You Will Learn & Create:
- The Core Macramé Knots: Master the Square Knot (Cobra stitch) and the sliding closure knot, which are the fundamental building blocks of classic textile jewellery.
- Bead Integration: Learn how to seamlessly lock beads into your cord framework, maintaining perfect alignment and structural symmetry.
- Adjustable Closures: Discover the secret to creating a clean, professional, and adjustable sliding knot closure so your custom piece fits any wrist perfectly.
What’s Provided:
- A premium curation of base cords (nylon, waxed cotton, and satin cords in a variety of contemporary tones).
- An extensive selection of high-quality beads (semi-precious stones, metallic accents, textured wood, and faceted glass).
- Professional jewellery making boards, anchor pins, and finishing tools.
- Step-by-step visual guides and personalized, hands-on instruction.
Bring nothing but your focus and your style. You will leave the session with the technical skills to continue knotting at home, and a beautiful, custom-crafted bracelet completely tailored to your aesthetic.