Mon 30 Mar: Rag Macramé

Get Together Workshop in Portchester/Fareham

Monday 30 March 2026
Portchester Community Hub
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Suitable for adults (ages 11 years* upwards)

• 2-hour guided and independent session

• Unlock the potential of rescued single-stream materials

• Accompanied worksheets

As we spring into Spring, the focus of this session will be the celebration of new life in nature. Creating a simple rag macramé (pronounced mac-ra-mee) plant holder to house a plant pot (cut plastic bottle plant pot). Ideal for those looking to dip their toe, or for seasoned 'macramee-ers' looking to explore a different medium in a group setting.

Textiles
All rag is waste material from tee- shirts and will vary in quality. Clean, cut and prepared into strips in advance. 

Participants will:

• Gain insight into sustainable creativity

• Build self-confidence through artistic expression

• Meet new people

• Practical workshop for anyone seeking a chance to explore a new medium.

 Other information:

• Feel free to bring snacks

• Arrive 10 minutes early to get settled before the creating begins

• All materials are provided

• Background classical music is played to help creativity

• Cake and hot drink will be served

• Children will gain a certificate and take home resource material.

ArtCycle C.I.C. is a non-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to reshaping hearts and minds by transforming the way we think about waste. Our mission is to inspire a more creative, conscious, and sustainable approach to everyday materials. Facilitators and volunteers hold a DBS, are first aid trained, and trauma informed. The course offers practical problem-solving under the guidance of crafty specialists and a professional graphic designers. Children will experiment in a super supportive space and suitable for all abilities.

Address:
2, New Parade, 38 New Parade, West St, Portchester, Fareham PO16 9UY

Contact Claire 07788577468 or email claire@artcyclecic.co.uk for child referrals or information about our limited free spaces. Parking is free at Portchester, but be aware of parking restrictions in some areas. Train station and bus stop is within 300 metres of the Community Hub. 

*Under 16 years old children to be accompanied by parent/carer/guardian.