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About Softstep Atelier

We founded Softstep Atelier to bring calm, deliberate craftsmanship to the world of macramé. Our philosophy is simple: polish every step, respect the materials, and let form follow thoughtful technique.

Our story

Softstep Atelier began in a small studio lined with cord spools and cedar dowels. We taught neighbors to anchor their first Lark’s Head and watched confidence grow knot by knot. Word traveled—soon designers and stylists asked for elevated, camera-ready pieces. We answered by developing a refined curriculum that balances rhythm, proportion, and finishing details.

Today, students from around the world join our courses to create wall hangings with graceful arcs, structured plant hangers, and sculptural room dividers. Our coaches are artisans who prize consistency and poise over shortcuts.

Mission

We help you craft heirloom macramé by teaching precise technique, training your eye for balance, and cultivating patience through steady practice.

Method pledges

  • Slow demonstrations at every knot transition
  • Repeatable patterns with measured checkpoints
  • Finishing quality: trimming, combing, mounting
  • Design critiques focused on proportion and tension
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Our team

Mara Ellison

Creative Director • 12 years in fiber arts

Leads advanced design labs on drape, negative space, and tension mapping for large wall pieces.

Dev Patel

Senior Coach • Structural techniques

Specializes in stable plant hangers and symmetrical patterns that hang true once weighted.

Elin Park

Finish & Mounting • Gallery prep

Guides final trims, combing, and mounting to deliver crisp edges and confident silhouettes.