Macrame Vase and Spring Florals Workshop

Craft spring florals and a macramé vase in a hands-on beginner workshop in Washington D.C.!


Knot Box
Knot Box
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3 hours Location Washington Class size 1 to 6 guests   $75
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Spend a creative afternoon in Washington, D.C., turning simple cords into a beautiful macramé vase filled with fresh spring florals you’ll proudly take home! In this welcoming macrame class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of how to do macrame while creating a functional, handcrafted vase and a small bouquet of seasonal flowers. Over the course of three relaxed hours, Mr. Macramé walks you through essential knotting techniques step by step, helping you build confidence as you learn the process behind how to make a vase using classic macramé methods.
All materials are provided, including premium recycled cotton cords made from discarded fashion fabrics that are re-spun into soft, durable macramé cord. As you work, you’ll also learn about the different types of natural cords used in macramé and how recycled cotton can become beautiful, practical, planet-friendly designs.
This hands-on craft class keeps the pace comfortable and approachable, making it easy to follow along while enjoying the creative process. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a finished macramé vase, a bouquet of florals, and the foundational skills to continue exploring macramé at home. If you’re searching for memorable things to do in Washington D.C., unique craft classes, or creative date ideas, this workshop offers a warm, hands-on way to learn something new while making something meaningful.
What you'll get
  • Handcrafted macramé vase made with premium recycled cotton cords!
  • Selection of springtime florals to take home
  • Knowledge of macramé knotting techniques and foundational skills
  • Understanding of natural and recycled cotton cords and sustainable materials
Knowledge required
All skill levels are welcome!
What to bring
  • A love for florals!
  • Enthusiasm to learn and get hands-on
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or bachelorette party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mom, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

52 O Street Studios, O Street Northwest, Washington, DC

Macrame Vase and Spring Florals Workshop location
Your teacher

Knot Box
Knot Box

Instagram followers 13k followers

As a fiber artist and fashion designer, Peter translates emotions, thoughts, and concepts into tangible experiences. The work is rooted in the ancient art form of decorative knot tying: macramé.
Peter first learned fiber arts from his grandparents in Newcastle, Tyne & Wear, UK. They owned an alleyway arts and craft store called Gemini through the '80s and '90s. Their influence nurtured an initial understanding of art, craftsmanship, and how raw materials could be transformed into something meaningful.
Following a 12-year career in the fashion industry, Peter moved to Australia. His exposure and experience of art in Melbourne truly evolved his practice. Immersed in a creative community of street artists, florists, photographers, and ceramists, Peter began to see macramé as not just a craft, but a medium to express complex emotions and narratives.
The process of macramé is meditative and labor-intensive. Some garments take 100+ hours to complete. Within that time, the repetition of knots becomes a method of silent storytelling. The pieces aim to explore the tension between structure and fluidity, containment and freedom. The garments are wearable expressions of emotion - each knot holding a moment of thought, struggle, or release.
Circularity is at the core of the practice. Mr. Macramé responsibly sources natural, recycled, or organic materials, ensuring that every piece is environmentally conscious. The concept of repurposing is central, not just in terms of materials but also in how the narratives are woven into the work. The repurposed emotions, ideas, and concepts transform through the act of creation and re-creation.
Off-cuts from macramé cords, which would otherwise be discarded, are reworked into future projects, contributing to a continuous cycle of reuse and reinvention. This mirrors the emotional cycles that inspire much of the work - an idea that nothing is new and nothing is wasted; even pain and struggle can be reshaped into something else.
Through craftsmanship, Peter hopes to bring macramé into the contemporary fashion world while maintaining a deep connection to its origins. The work exists at the intersection of art, fashion, and craftsmanship. Each piece is a garment but also a reflection of thought, emotion, knowledge, or experience.

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