Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique
A course by Tabara N'DiayeDesigner, Author, and Creative Director
A course by Tabara N'Diaye, Designer, Author, and Creative Director
Discover the meditative art of basket weaving and create colorful handmade baskets to brighten any home
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 17 downloads
Mood Board: Colour Palettes and Textures
10 minutes, 23 seconds
Creating a Pattern
15 minutes, 59 seconds
Starting the Base
19 minutes, 15 seconds
The Pattern 1
19 minutes, 21 seconds
Shaping Your Basket
12 minutes, 10 seconds
Different Applications of Coiling
4 minutes, 4 seconds
What's included in this course?
Get to know Tabara by learning about her rich heritage, and how her Senegalese roots have instilled in her a lifelong love of crafts and basket weaving. Hear about some of the influences that have shaped her creative work.
Look at the materials you need for the course and discover the coiling technique, which has been used all over the world for thousands of years. Then, define your own unique style by creating a mood board and using it to design a pattern for your basket.
Begin the process of weaving your basket by making the base. Then start working on your pattern and learn how to switch colors while weaving. Explore different options for shaping your basket to create either straight or shallow sides, before putting the finishing touches to your work and securing your stitches with knots.
Learn how the coiling technique can be translated into a wide variety of items, including bags, earrings, jewelry, and keyrings. Create a stunning basket wall to show off your creations at home. Finally, hear Tabara’s tips and tricks for how to make your basket weaving as sustainable and waste-free as possible.
What is this course's project?
Learn to use the coiling technique to create your own handwoven basket.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in bringing color into their home, learning a fun new craft, and disconnecting from the modern world.
Requirements and materials
You don’t need any prior knowledge of basket weaving to take this course.
In terms of materials, you’ll just need some rope, two colors of yarn, a blunt needle, a pair of scissors, a measuring tape, and a clothes peg, as well as grid paper and colored pencils.
Reviews
- 2 months ago
Excelente. Un buen curso para los que tienen dudas sobre cuántas cosas se pueden hacer con conocimientos de cestería.
- 3 months ago
What a fantastic course. The instructor's careful, thorough approach made every step feel accessible and enjoyable. I'm walking away not just with new skills, but with the confidence to experiment and craft baskets of all kinds using different materials. It's opened up a whole new creative world for me.
- 5 months ago
Thank you Tabara! This was so fun and easy to follow!
- 8 months ago
Molto molto bello il corso, chiaro nella tecnica, esaustivo e completo. Ho già fatto parecchi lavori ispirandomi al corso. Lo consiglio
- 8 months ago
Fun and easy to follow course!
After establishing a career as an event manager in her twenties, Tabara made it her mission to share the joys of Senegalese craftsmanship with the world. She founded La Basketry in 2017; a lifestyle brand and online boutique that sells handcrafted baskets and home accessories. The first La Basketry collection was stocked at, among other places, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. In 2019 Tabara also published Baskets; a guide to the art of basket weaving featuring 15 projects you can try at home.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences
- U2
Techniques, Materials, and Colours
- Materials
- Introduction to Coiling
- Mood Board: Colour Palettes and Textures
- Creating a Pattern
- U3
Weaving Your Basket
- Starting the Base
- The Pattern 1
- The Pattern 2
- Shaping Your Basket
- Finishing Touches 1
- Finishing Touches 2
- U4
Styling and Inspiration
- Different Applications of Coiling
- Creating and Styling a Basket Wall
- Sustainability and Waste
- FP
Final project
- Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers all the basics of basket weaving, including materials, techniques, and design inspiration.
You’ll need basic materials like cotton rope, jute twine, raffia, stitching thread, a needle, and optional beads or natural grasses. The course includes tips on upcycling and sustainable material choices.
You’ll learn coiling techniques, how to design and weave colorful baskets, create unique patterns, select materials, and incorporate inspiration from travel and culture. The course also covers basket finishing and home decor ideas.
The course teaches you to use Pantone cards, mood boards, and books like 'Palette Perfect' to create harmonious and vibrant color palettes for your basket designs.
Yes, the course encourages sustainable crafting by teaching how to upcycle materials and select eco-friendly options for basket weaving.
You’ll master the coiling technique, exposed coiling, color switching, invisible stitches, and pattern weaving using both traditional and modern methods.
No prior experience is necessary. The course starts from the basics and guides you step-by-step through every process.