Twined basketry on a small scale

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED West Dean College The course will focus on the technique of twining, making a connection with both basketry and textiles. Twining requires the weaving of an active element around a passive warp. The weaving is worked in the hands with the use of a few simple tools. Basics of joining in […]

Sculptural Textile Basketry – inspired by plant structures

Dates to be confirmed West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex. PO18 0QZ. Sculptural textile basketry will focus on the techniques of weaving, twining and wrapping, with a theme of making structures. The plants in West Dean Gardens will provide inspiration. Using West Dean Gardens for inspiration, the glasshouses especially are a wonderful source […]

ONLINE course (Pre-recorded) – Textile basketry – exploring twining

Explore the basketry technique of twining through a series of workshops focusing on using softer, textile materials such as paper twine and tapestry wool. Starting with an introduction of the technique and materials, you will learn how the technique can be applied to create three-dimensional forms and used to draw lines, as well as, how […]

Coiled basketry, using rope and string

Friday 20 November 2026 West Dean College, Dilke House, 1 Malet St, London WC1E 7JN Learn the basics of coiled basketry, working with rope or string. Stitch and wrap with a range of colourful threads and yarns to create a coiled form. Learn the basic techniques of coiled basketry on this one day course. Coiled […]

Sculptural Textile Basketry – freeform wrapping and coiling

DATES TO BE CONFIRMED West Dean College Sculptural basketry will focus on the techniques of coiling and wrapping, with a theme of ‘making lines’ whilst creating linkages, enabling movement and modules. Sculptural basketry will focus on using a range of materials to make lines. The course will begin with the learning of wrapping and coiling […]