Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique

Description

In this course, you will :

• Learn the coiling technique for basket weaving and experiment with different patterns to make one-of-a-kind pieces.
• By falling in love with an ancient craft, you can learn to disconnect from the modern world.
• Before putting the finishing touches on your work and securing your stitches with knots, experiment with different options for shaping your basket to create either straight or shallow sides.
• Learn how to use the coiling technique to make a variety of items such as bags, earrings, jewellery, and keychains. Make a beautiful basket wall to display your work at home.

Syllabus :

1. Techniques, Materials, and Colours

• Materials
• Introduction to Coiling
• Mood Board: Colour Palettes and Textures
• Creating a Pattern

 

2. Weaving Your Basket

• Starting the Base
• The Pattern 
• Shaping Your Basket
• Finishing Touches 

 

3. Styling and Inspiration

• Different Applications of Coiling
• Creating and Styling a Basket Wall
• Sustainability and Waste

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