Contemporary Artisanal Basketwork
A course by Idoia Cuesta , Textile Maker
Learn to make a decorative basket with traditional techniques
Learn to make a decorative basket with traditional techniques
Basket weaving is an ancient technique that continues to captivate us and that we constantly reinvent to apply to modern times. From her workshop in the middle of nature, Idoia Cuesta, textile designer and creative craftswoman specializing in basket weaving, has been able to make this technique her way of life by applying it to interior design, landscaping, and fashion projects, which she delves into in the course Contemporary Basketwork Techniques Applied to Fashion.
In this course, learn how to make a decorative basket step by step so that you, too, can explore and test out new weaving techniques. Idoia gives you all the instructions to make the structure of your basket from scratch by weaving with marine fiber (seagrass) and other textile materials.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 9 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (213)
- 4,963 students
- 12 lessons (1h 47m)
- 9 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Using the traditional techniques that you learn with Idoia, make decorative baskets with different textile materials.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for decorators, interior designers, landscapers, designers, artisans, and anyone interested in learning traditional basket-weaving techniques to use basketry as a decorative or utilitarian element.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary, as Idoia guides you through the entire basket-weaving process step by step.
You need the following tools and materials: pliers, a tape measure, an awl, a utility knife, hemostats, flat rattan cord, embroidery hoops, 6mm round rattan cord, and seagrass cord.
Reviews
A course by Idoia Cuesta
Idoia lives and works in a rural environment, surrounded by nature that not only inspires her, but also provides her with the means to create 100% sustainable pieces. She grows her own rattan to use in her projects, weaving pieces similar to the way storks weave their nests.
Idoia's work combines traditional techniques and organic materials with contemporary designs. Collaborating with professionals from diverse countries, cultures, and backgrounds has enriched her worldview and allowed her to appreciate modern art, design, architecture, fashion, and crafts from a new perspective, which she translates into her basketwork.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Who I am
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Influences
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U2
Understand basketry
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Types of traditional basketry
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Materials and tools
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Preparation of the material
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U3
Preparation of the basket
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Assembly of the structure
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Placement of uprights
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Weaving structure 1
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Weaving structure 2.A
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Weaving structure 2.B.
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U4
Different uses and applications of basket weaving
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Application of textile materials
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Practical application of textile materials
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FP
Final project
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Contemporary basketry applied to product design
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nenamachado72
Belo curso, aproveitamento de materiais acessíveis e peças muito criativas.
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allisonbishopcpa
If you want a quick start with basket weaving, I recommend this course! Idoia is a passionate and masterful teacher. I'm brand new to basket weaving and she explained everything very clearly, from background to techniques to traditional and contemporary materials
joana_fernandez34
Buenísimo, gracias ¡
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rmolinac1
Bueno
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PlusAdorei o curso. Ainda mais por poder utilizar tecidos, ou restos de tecidos, contribuindo para sustentabilidade. Obrigada
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