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Basketry Technician Course

What will I learn?

Learn how to be a good basket weaver with our Basket Weaving Man/Woman Training Program. This program is for people who already know small, small about weaving and want to learn more. You will learn about picking the right kind of bush rope, bamboo, or rattan – the kind that bends easy and lasts long. We will teach you how to treat it so insects don’t eat it and how to find it without spoiling the bush. You will learn how to design baskets, how to start the bottom strong, how to make the basket stand up straight, and how to shape it the way you want. We will show you all the tools you need, how to keep them sharp and safe to use. You will learn how to make your baskets look good and last long, how to do fancy weaving, and how to finish them like a professional. We will also teach you how to write about your baskets, take good pictures of them, and show them to people online. Join us now and become a better basket weaver!

Apoia's Unique Features

Accessible online course for a lifetime
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support available at all times
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Set your own course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Develop skills

Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below.

Learn to pick the right bush rope, bamboo, or rattan: Find the kind that bends easy, lasts long, and doesn’t spoil the bush.

Design strong basket bottoms: Make sure your baskets stand up straight and are shaped the way you want.

Keep your tools sharp and safe: Take good care of your basket weaving tools so they last long.

Learn different kinds of weaving: From simple weaving to fancy patterns, learn how to make your baskets look good.

Show your work like a professional: Learn how to write about your baskets and take good pictures of them.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.