Our story began with a single knot
Firmcore Knotworks was founded in 2019 by two lifelong friends who believed that handcrafting should be taught with patience, warmth and real depth.
Mission
We create carefully structured macramé courses that feel like a well-worn journal. Each lesson builds confidence through repetition, tactile learning and small daily victories, turning beginners into artisans who create heirloom pieces they cherish for life.
Our values
- • Handcraft over speed
- • Accessible excellence
- • Community-first design
- • Sustainable materials
Journey so far
2019 — First studio opened
A single classroom in coastal Maine welcomed twelve students.
2021 — Online launch
Our journal-style curriculum reached students across four continents.
2024 — 12,000 knots tied
Over twelve thousand students have completed a full course with us.
The makers
Elara Quinn
Founder & Lead Instructor
Elara started knotting at age seven. She designs every course structure with precision and heart.
Rowan Hale
Co-founder & Studio Director
Rowan manages material sourcing and the thriving in-person workshops held twice each season.
Liora Voss
Curriculum Designer
With a background in textile history, Liora ensures every lesson feels like a treasured notebook entry.