Basketry Courses in London
City Lit is one of a few adult education centres that run Basketry courses. Many of our tutors have their own studios and share their technical skills and creative processes that positively impact students learning. We run our flagship two-year course aimed at students who wish to advance their craft. Many of our alumni have gone on to forge new careers as makers in their own right.
Our courses focus on specific methods and materials such as Willow, working with Rush, and Burkina Faso Basketry methods.
Our Basketry courses are popular and fill quickly. We keep the classes small to enhance your learning experience and ensure high quality delivery. So we encourage you to book now to avoid disappointment.
Browse our upcoming courses to find the right starting point for you.
- Basketry: weaving in willow
Course start date: Sun 19 Nov 2023Location on this date: Keeley Street
Explore basic willow basketry structures and weaves. This course will guide beginners through a simple project to make a small, round, functional basket. - Basketry: cordage, simple looping and netting Course start date: Fri 26 Jan 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageIn this basketry related course you will learn how to make cordage suitable for looping and netting in a wide range of materials.Full fee £349.00 - Basketry techniques for contemporary craft makers Course start date: Wed 13 Mar 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageIf you are looking to learn a number of basketry techniques to use on your professional contemporary craft practice, this is the course for you.Full fee £209.00 Senior fee £167.00 Concession £136.00 - Make a willow basket in two evenings Course start date: Wed 10 Apr 2024 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageMake a small bread or fruit basket over two evening sessions. Suitable for beginners as an introduction to traditional willow basketry techniques, or for those with some experience wanting to refresh their skills.Full fee £99.00 Senior fee £99.00 Concession £99.00 - Try it out: basketry Course start date: Fri 12 Apr 2024
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageMake a small basket using the interesting basketry technique of Plaiting which is used throughout the world.
Be amazed by the potential of plaited basketry which will leave you wanting to learn more.
This course is ideal for beginners, or students wishing to refresh basic bias plaited basketry techniques. - Rush basketry
Course start date: Wed 5 Jun 2024Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: John PageUsing traditional techniques you will make a variety of baskets with this native plant. There will be the opportunity to try experimental work with rush and other materials. All levels are welcome.Full fee £359.00 Senior fee £287.00 Concession £233.00
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