Basket Weaving for Beginners: The Coiling Technique

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.