Basketry Courses in London
City Lit is proud to be one of the only providers of adult education in Basketry. Our flagship courses are our two-year beginners’ course and our advanced year-long course; both taught by some of the UKs most respected makers and boasting alumni who have gone on to exhibit internationally. We offer specialist courses in willow and rush as well as less traditional materials and techniques such as random weave basketry.
Our exceptional teaching team are all practicing basket makers who contribute to a vibrant contemporary crafts scene worldwide. Learners benefit from their wealth of technical skill and are inspired by their creative ambition.
We supply all materials for our courses which are run in our purpose built studio. We encourage learners to take their work home and keep practicing between sessions to get the most out of their courses. Our basketry programme is small to ensure we don’t diminish the quality of delivery and our places do fill quickly.
Browse our range of Basketry courses in London below to choose your perfect option.
- Rush basketry
Course Date: Fri 21 May 2021Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Using 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 welcome. Materials provided.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £279.00 Senior fee £223.00 Concession £140.00 - Contemporary willow basketryCourse Date: Fri 25 Jun 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Experiment with unconventional willow baskets and structures, within a traditional context. This course guides you through new textures and forms using a variety of techniques from Europe and beyond.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £125.00 - The basketry project: investigate, explore, make - open weave structuresCourse Date: Tue 4 May 2021
Location on this date: KS - Keeley Street
Learn new skills to explore and expand your existing skills, or start from scratch and start at the beginning. This course is suitable for a wide range of levels, previous experience, and interests. Using open weave basketry techniques, emphasis will be on developing ideas and practice through personal research, and working with a range of materials.
This course takes place in the classroom, please follow this link to find out what we are doing to keep you safe: Staying COVID-19 secure at City LitFull fee £499.00 Senior fee £399.00 Concession £304.00
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