Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique

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Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique provided by Domestika is a comprehensive online course. Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique is taught by Tabara N'Diaye. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from Domestika. The course is taught in Englishand is $9.00. Visit the course page at Domestika for detailed price information.

Overview
  • Discover the meditative art of basket weaving and create colorful handmade baskets to brighten any home

    • Introduction
    • Techniques, Materials, and Colours
    • Weaving Your Basket
    • Styling and Inspiration
    • Final project
    Basket weaving is one of the oldest and most widespread crafts in the world; it’s an opportunity to get creative, add a splash of color to your home, and practice mindful crafting. Tabara N’Diaye is from a region of Senegal famous for its basket weaving, and practices the craft to reconnect with her Senegalese roots. She is also a creative designer, author, and founder of online boutique La Basketry.

    In this course, Tabara reveals the secrets of an art that have been passed down from generation to generation over thousands of years. Discover the coiling technique for basket weaving and experiment with different patterns to create unique pieces. Learn to disconnect from the modern world by falling in love with an ancient craft.

Syllabus
    • About Me
    • Influences
    • Materials
    • Introduction to Coiling
    • Mood Board: Colour Palettes and Textures
    • Creating a Pattern
    • Starting the Base
    • The Pattern 1
    • The Pattern 2
    • Shaping Your Basket
    • Finishing Touches 1
    • Finishing Touches 2
    • Different Applications of Coiling
    • Creating and Styling a Basket Wall
    • Sustainability and Waste
    • Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique