Handmade Basket Weaving Course
This course teaches traditional basket weaving using professional methods for shaping, weaving, coiling, and twining. Participants learn to select fibres, use tools correctly, fix common issues, and create strong finishes. You will design, construct, and maintain handmade baskets to advance your crafting skills in a practical workshop setting.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain key handmade basket weaving skills through hands-on practice. Learn to choose and prepare natural fibres, set up stakes and spokes, and construct robust bases, walls, rims, and handles with neat finishes. Master techniques such as plain weave, plaiting, coiling, and twining, while fixing typical problems. Understand cultural background, maintain safe workshop practices, and plan traditional basket projects effectively.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master core weaving techniques like plain, plaited, coiled, and twined for professional baskets.
- Shape strong basket forms by managing tension, spoke spacing, and wall alignment effectively.
- Prepare natural fibres by sourcing, splitting, soaking, and conditioning willow, reed, and palm.
- Design traditional baskets with proper planning of materials, steps, size, and cultural aspects.
- Conduct safe basket weaving workshops by teaching methods, preventing injuries, and correcting mistakes.
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