COURSE TITLE and REGISTRATION NUMBER: HEMP0104:  ADVANCED HEMP MACRAME - WATCHBAND WITH TOGGLE CLASP
SKILL SET AREA:

fiber arts
bead stringing

 
PREREQUISITES:

HEMP0101:  INTRODUCTION TO HEMP KNOTS AND BRAIDS - Simple Friendship Bracelet

HEMP0102:  SIMPLE HEMP MACRAME BEAD EMBELLISHMENT - Embellished Bead Necklace, or permission of instructor

 
GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:

Student will learn how to create a toggle clasp using hemp and a button, and to create a watchband out of hemp.  Alternating knots using multiple strings and practical applications using macrame will also be discussed.

 
DESCRIPTION of MAJOR PROJECTS/TASKS:

A watchband with a macrame toggle clasp will be completed by end of class.   Practice on alternating knots will also be included.

 
DESCRIPTION of SKILLS/TECHNIQUES/CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED:

Creating a toggle clasp using macrame.

Alternating knots using multiple strings.

 
CLASS TIME ESTIMATE: 3 hours
MIN/MAX # STUDENTS PER CLASS: 2-8
CLASS FEE and DEPOSIT:

$30.00 instructional fee  ($30.00 deposit reserves space)

 
ADDITIONAL CLASS COSTS PER STUDENT: Yes, supplies
WRITTEN COURSE DESCRIPTION

CENTER FOR BEADWORK & JEWELRY ARTS

HEMP0104:  ADVANCED HEMP MACRAME - WATCHBAND WITH TOGGLE CLASP
Instructor:  TBA
$30.00 instructional fee  ($30.00 deposit reserves space)

Student will learn how to create a toggle clasp using hemp and a button to create a watchband.   Alternating knots using multiple strings and practical applications using macrame will also be discussed.

For more information, please visit our web-site at:
http://www.landofodds.com/beadschool/sg
/curr/electives/fiberarts/fiberarts.htm

 

 
At the beginning of this class, the typical student should be able to do/know the following:

Basic knots in macrame to include the diagnonal half hitch

 
At the end of this class, the typical student should be able to achieve/accomplish/learn the following:

How to create a toggle clasp using hemp and a button
How to create a watchband using hemp
Alternating knots using multiple strings
Practical hemp/macrame applications for daily living

 
Written Instructions Provided YES
Finished Sample(s) Provided YES
Supply List

1mm hemp:   (any color)
4 cords cut 30 inches each
4 cords cut 40 inches each

Watch face

32 round beads 2-3mm  (check those holes!)
1 matching shank button  (for clasp)

Project boards/T-pins  (provided during class time)
chain nose pliers  (provided during class time)
tacky glue (provided during class time)
scissors (provided during class time)
blunt end tapestry needle (provided during class time)
locking hemastats  (provided during class time)

Package of 8 markers (optional)
List of Required and Recommended Reading Provided

The New Macrame  (Katie Dumont, Lark Books)

Project design adapted by Paulette McMahan from Lynne Smythe in The New Macrame (Katie Dumont, Lark Books)
INSTRUCTOR(S): TBA
HOW OFTEN COURSE OFFERED: once a month