Basket Making Course Duo (Textile Baskets and Raffia Course 1)
Learn to make beautiful hand-made textile and raffia baskets with two popular basket making introductory courses.
Priced in US dollars
This Basket making duo includes two of our most popular workshops
Textile Baskets & How to Make a Raffia Basket
Textile Baskets includes
In this workshop you will learn how to create beautiful coiled baskets made from your fabric stash, spare clothes or thrifted materials.
The course will cover the following topics.
- What tools you'll need
- What fabrics you can use
- How to create a colour pallet and work with texture
- Starting a basket
- Keeping your basket flat, firm and how to shape it
- Finishing off your basket
Note: This course also includes left handed examples of all instructions (this workshop only)
How to Make a Raffia Basket
Raffia is an amazing plant fibre that can be used for many crafts.
It is a great fibre to start off your basket making journey as it is strong, pliable and versatile. You can create great shapes and it’s a really fun craft to learn.
This course is suitable for beginners and you will learn how to create many types of coiled baskets using this natural fibre with several techniques.
You will Learn
- How to work with Raffia
- The tools you will need
- Five different starter circles
- Five different coiling techniques
- Shaping your basket
- How to create handles
- Finishing off and more ….
Please note these creative workshops are for personal use only and are not to be used or replicated in a commercial manner. By enrolling in a Craft School Oz online course you agree to this.
Your Instructor
Ruth Woods is a dedicated and experienced professional in the arts and crafts sector, having devoted over 30 years to teaching in this field. She founded Craft School Oz a decade ago, providing a platform for individuals to learn and explore their creativity.
Recently, Ruth has expanded her offerings through an online school, offering a variety of workshops focused on basketry and slow stitching. Her latest achievement includes the publication of a popular book titled "Finding Form with Fibre," which highlights the work of talented artists and explores different basketry techniques. Ruth's genuine passion for her craft and commitment to sharing her knowledge inspire and empower aspiring artists worldwide.