Become a master basket maker in just a few hours with this simple weaving technique.
This course is available to purchase with a kit here.
Learn to make a woven basket with Julia Clarke, a sculptor specialising in natural materials including cane and willow.
With UNLIMITED ACCESS 24/7, you’ll be able to drop in and out of the course at your own pace, and refer back to it anytime. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Make a rice mould
- Prepare the cane for weaving
- Create 3-dimensional form using a 'three-way weave' technique
- Finish your basket professionally
- Make 'random weave' baskets of any shape and size
Through easy-to-follow instructions, photographs and short videos, experienced basketmaker Julia will guide you through each step of her simple yet effective 'random weave' technique.
In just a few hours, you will complete the course with a finished basket to decorate your home, and with a new skill that you can use time and time again.
How difficult is this course?
This course is suitable for complete basket making beginners, and also for those with experience of weaving or working three dimensionally who would like to learn a new technique, or brush up their skills.
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How is this basket weaving course taught?
What do I need to complete this course?
You'll need 8-10 pieces of 2-5mm narrow flat band glossy lapping cane to make your basket. In addition to this, you will need these common household items:
- Rice (any type, a sized medium bag. You’ll need around 500-700g for the form we are making)
- Small- medium food storage plastic bag
- Clear sticky tape
- Scissors
- Cling film
- Permanent marker
- Bowl or sink
- Towel
- Masking tape
- Sponge