In this workshop you will learn how to create beautiful coiled baskets made from up-cycled textiles.
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
Your Instructor
Basket making is an ancient craft throughout the world and Ruth has loved exploring this craft for several years.
Ruth has drawn her inspiration from many sources and has learnt the skills from travelling and meeting women who have shared their knowledge. After visiting South East Asia, spending time on a floating village working with the water hyacinth plant, living in Arnhem Land and working with the Yolngu people for 18 months and being a member and active participant of the Basket Makers of Victoria she has bought together various styles and developed her own designs and methods and is now sharing her knowledge.
You can view more of her work on Instagram (@craftschooloz) and her website (www.craftschooloz.com)
Course Curriculum
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StartDifferent Ways To Create Your Basket (3:08)
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StartUsing Colour (2:56)
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StartStarter Circle Using A Knot (7:03)
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StartLeft Handed - Starter Circle Using A Knot (7:03)
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StartStarter Circle Using The Magic Loop (8:01)
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StartLeft Handed - Starter Circle Using The Magic Loop (8:01)
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StartCutting the fabric (3:34)
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StartHow To Add The Cord Into The Core (4:04)
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StartLeft Handed - How To Add The Cord Into The Core (4:04)
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StartIntroducing Fabric (3:48)
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StartLeft Handed - Introducing Fabric (3:48)
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StartIntroducing A New Thread (2:58)
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StartLeft Handed - Introducing a New Thread (2:58)
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StartShaping Your Basket (5:54)
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StartLeft Handed - Shaping Your Basket (5:54)