Turn old fabrics into stunning handmade baskets!
Give new life to old clothes and fabric scraps while creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind baskets. In this workshop, you’ll learn five unique techniques to craft stunning pieces using recycled materials.
What you’ll discover:
✅ How to wrap and coil fabric into a sculptural basket
✅ Turn the tiniest fabric scraps into a scrappy-style basket
✅ Make twisted fabric rope for added texture
✅ Create a spiral stitch basket
✅ Master the blanket stitch technique for a woven effect
This course is all about creativity, sustainability, and fun! No experience needed—just bring your old fabrics and let’s get making.
Join now and start crafting today!
What you can make
What you will learn
- Different ways to create your basket (3:08)
- Using colour (2:56)
- Starter circle using a knot and baling twine (7:03)
- Starter circle using the magic loop (8:01)
- Adding the cord Into the core (4:04)
- Introducing fabric (3:48)
- Introducing a new thread (2:58)
- Shaping a basket (5:54)
- Cutting the fabric (3:34)
- Starter circle with denim or fabric (7:15)
- Adding cord into denim starter circle (2:52)
- Adding a new piece of cord (3:19)
- Adding a new piece of fabric (2:25)
- Finishing off (8:06)
What our course participants say
Your Instructor
Ruth Woods is a dedicated and experienced professional in the arts and crafts sector, having devoted over 30 years to teaching in this field. She founded Craft School Oz a decade ago, providing a platform for individuals to learn and explore their creativity.
Recently, Ruth has expanded her offerings through an online school, offering a variety of workshops focused on basketry and slow stitching. Her latest achievement includes the publication of a popular book titled "Finding Form with Fibre," which highlights the work of talented artists and explores different basketry techniques. Ruth's genuine passion for her craft and commitment to sharing her knowledge inspire and empower aspiring artists worldwide.