Macrame Workshop with Rhiannon Platt

Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) is an urban oasis where people, plants, and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and real-world applications of environmental stewardship.

Queens Botanical Garden

In this workshop, students will learn to create a classic plant hanger, specialized to fit one of their favorite plants or pots.

<h3>In this workshop, students will learn to create a classic plant hanger, specialized to fit one of their favorite plants or pots. In class, students will learn the lark's head, half square, square, and half square spiral knots. All of these are classic macrame knots that can be used in further projects, including wall hangings, purses, and even clothing. Students will leave with a finished piece!</h3> <h3>Students are encouraged to bring a medium-sized pot to fit their plant hanger.</h3> <h3>This workshop will be taught by Rhiannon Platt, textile artist and founder of Sameshit Studio.</h3>Registration$30 Non-Member / $20 Member* (includes garden admission) Registration required; walk-ins welcome upon availability. All materials provided. Recommended for adults and children ages 10+ (accompanied by participating adult).Meeting Location: Meeting Room in Visitor &amp; Administration Building*Not yet a Member? Membership gets you discounts on select programs, year-round FREE garden admission, parking passes and discounts, reciprocal admissions benefits at over 300 gardens, and more. To become a Member and start enjoying all the benefits, click here: <a href="http://queensbotanical.org/membership" title="http://queensbotanical.org/membership" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">queensbotanical.org/membership</a>

<h2>Know Before You Go</h2> <h3>Health &amp; Safety</h3>Reference current health &amp; safety guidelines, found on our website: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go/" title="https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://queensbotanical.org/know-before-you-go</a> <h3>Refund Policy</h3>Tickets are non-refundable, except in the event of a cancellation by the organizer. <h3>Cancellations</h3>In the case that an event is cancelled, you will be notified via email and refunded. <h3>Communications</h3>By purchasing tickets and attending QBG events, you hereby opt in to receiving communications from the Garden. You may receive updates about future QBG events and news through the addresses you provide. If you do not wish to receive future communication, simply click the “unsubscribe” button at the bottom of an email or write to <a href="mailto:info@queensbotanical.org" title="mailto:info@queensbotanical.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">info@queensbotanical.org</a>. <h3>Photography &amp; Videography</h3>Queens Botanical Garden (QBG) occasionally photographs or films visitors and activities on site to support our mission in promotional media and materials, including print, online, broadcast, and social media. By attending this event, you grant permission to QBG use your likeness in perpetuity, in all forms of print and digital media used to promote, publicize, or advertise the Garden, its activities, and programs. If you do not give QBG permission to take and use your image, you must notify an event organizer or staff when you arrive for this event. QBG cannot be held responsible for third-party outlets. QBG is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. <h3>Garden Etiquette</h3>QBG staff strives to provide a place of peace, beauty, and safety for the quiet enjoyment of our visitors. QBG is a living museum, a collection of gardens for the study, culture, exhibition, and display of plants. We encourage our visitors to explore, enjoy, and be respectful of our plant collections and to be considerate of fellow guests as well. For more guidelines on garden etiquette, visit our website. <h3>Getting to QBG</h3>By public transportation, take the number 7 subway line to Main Street, the Long Island Rail Road (Port Washington line) to Main Street/Flushing, or the Q44-SBS or Q20 bus.For driving directions and more information: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/directions" title="https://queensbotanical.org/directions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://queensbotanical.org/directions</a> <h3>Parking</h3>On-site parking is available year-round during Garden open hours at the Parking Garden, located at 42-80 Crommelin Street, Flushing, NY 11355. For parking fees, please call 718.886.3800 or check our website: <a href="https://queensbotanical.org/directions/" title="https://queensbotanical.org/directions/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">queensbotanical.org/directions</a> <h3>About Queens Botanical Garden</h3>QBG is an urban oasis where people, plants and cultures are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. QBG is located on property owned by the City of New York, and its operation is made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs, Queens Borough President, the New York City Council, State elected officials, the New York State Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, along with corporate, foundation, and individual supporters. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.queensbotanical.org/" title="http://www.queensbotanical.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.queensbotanical.org</a> or call (718) 886-3800.

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