Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique
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
- 99% positive reviews (151)
- 3345 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Discover the meditative art of basket weaving and create colorful handmade baskets to brighten any home
- 99% positive reviews (151)
- 3345 students
- 15 lessons (2h 40m)
- 17 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
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?
Course table of contents
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U1U1. Introduction
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U2U2. Techniques, Materials, and Colours
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U3U3. Weaving Your Basket
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U4U4. Styling and Inspiration
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FPFP Final project
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.
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A course by Tabara N'Diaye
Tabara N’Diaye is a creative designer, author, and founder of La Basketry. Tabara was born and raised in Paris but has been based in London for more than 10 years. Her family is originally from Thies in Senegal, which is a part of the country famous for its craftsmanship. As she spent more time reconnecting with her roots in Senegal, Tabara mastered the ancient craft of basket weaving.
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
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Techniques, Materials, and Colours
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Materials
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Introduction to Coiling
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Mood Board: Colour Palettes and Textures
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Creating a Pattern
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U3
Weaving Your Basket
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Starting the Base
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The Pattern 1
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The Pattern 2
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Shaping Your Basket
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Finishing Touches 1
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Finishing Touches 2
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U4
Styling and Inspiration
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Different Applications of Coiling
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Creating and Styling a Basket Wall
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Sustainability and Waste
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FP
Final project
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Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique
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martif2r
Lo que llevo en el curso ha sido super expectacular, se ve muy sencillo, una tematica y su desarrollo facil de hacer , una profesora que mas que ello se ve una maestra porque todo lo transmite con el alma.
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dolorsbroca
Muy recomendable, bien explicado , me ha encantado.
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mvginstrumentadora
me encanto el curso. era algo que me faltaba para aprender a hacer otra cosa con hilados. ame ver esos abanicos. te juro voy a ver como hacerlo porque los ame. me falta subir mi proyecto, pero gracias por explicar con tanto amor. veronica de argentina
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paolacambranisgamboa
Un curso muy bien explicado. Muy recomendado .
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curlychels
Great course! Instructor was excellent and the course itself was nicely structured. Excited to make a collection!