Handmade Basket Weaving Course
Dive into traditional basket weaving with expert methods for shaping, weaving, coiling, and twining natural materials. This course covers selecting fibres, using tools properly, correcting mistakes, and achieving lasting finishes. Build, design, and maintain handmade baskets to boost your crafting skills and create beautiful, durable pieces that stand out in Kenyan craft traditions.
from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain key skills in handmade basket weaving through this hands-on course. You'll learn to choose and prepare natural fibres, set up stakes and spokes, and create strong bases, walls, rims, and handles with neat finishes. Master techniques such as plain weave, plaiting, coiling, and twining, while fixing common issues. Understand cultural background, maintain safe workshop practices, and plan traditional basket projects effectively.
Elevify advantages
Develop skills
- Master essential weaves like plain, plaited, coiled, and twined for high-quality baskets.
- Shape strong basket forms by managing tension, spoke gaps, and wall straightness quickly.
- Prepare natural fibres by sourcing, splitting, soaking, and conditioning willow, reed, and palm.
- Design traditional baskets with proper materials, steps, sizes, and cultural elements.
- Run safe weaving workshops by teaching methods, avoiding injuries, and correcting faults.
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