All of Textile Indie’s video courses. These are tutorial courses that go through how to make a single basket design. If you are interested in joining a series of baskets (many of the courses below are included) then check out my Basket-a-Month Club program. In the program, you will receive one new basket design, pattern, and video tutorial per month for a series of twelve months, or until you cancel your membership. For more information check out the Basket-a-Month Club page here.
Basket weaving courses
These basket courses cover rattan basket weaving techniques. The material we use is called rattan reed and is processed from a tropical vine. The vine is turned into different sizes and shapes and imported as a basket weaving material. Resources for this material are included in the instruction manual.
Courses range from beginner to advanced basket weaving.
What’s included:
- Step-by-step video tutorial of the entire basket-weaving process
- Brittany will show and explain how to do each technique. The video presents multiple angles to give the best instructional experience
- Illustrated instruction manual
- Clear photo instructions
- Materials and tools list
- Cut list – lengths of stakes
- Suggested resources for materials and tools
- Additional basket weaving resources and inspiration
- Rattan Basket Weaving Guidebook by Brittany Stanton
- Glossary
- Explanation of different reed types
- Tools used in rattan basket weaving
- Resources
Cross-Stitched Napkin Basket
Video Course
This self-paced basketry course will teach you the skills and techniques to complete a Cross-Stitch Napkin Basket. Using video, visual, and written instructions, Brittany will walk you through using rattan reed and basketry tools to make a handwoven basket. This basket is designed to store napkins creatively. It can also be used as a bread basket, trinket catch-all, closet organizer, or gift basket. The napkin basket features a cross-stitch embellishment which adds a unique twist to a classic square basket.
The approximate completed size of this basket:
Dimensions: 9-inch x 9-inch base, 7 inches tall
Colorful Market Basket
Video Course
This self-paced basketry course will teach you the skills and techniques to complete a Colorful Market Basket. Using video, visual, and written instructions, Brittany will walk you through using rattan reed and basketry tools to make a handwoven basket. This colorful market basket is a fun twist on a traditional basket style. Called a market basket because of its classic use as a shopping basket, this style continues to be a popular basket shape. Take this beautiful basket to the farmers market, decorate your home, or give it as a gift basket. Using dyed reed, the weaver can play with color, size, and shape to create a unique pattern in the basket weave.
Dimensions: 8-inch x 12-inch base, 7-inch tall walls, 10-inch tall handle.
Built-in-Handle Storage Basket
Video Course
This self-paced basketry course will teach you the skills and techniques to complete a Handled Storage Basket. Using video, visual, and written instructions, Brittany will walk you through using rattan reed and basketry tools to make a handwoven basket. This basket features built-in handles and a twill weave structure. The design is based on old-style bushel baskets used at harvest time to collect produce from the orchard and garden. While the size of this basket is not “official: bushel basket size, a nod to garden harvesting is inherent to the design. The handles make this basket a convenient storage solution. Make one or a dozen to solve your storage conundrums.
Dimensions: 12-inch x 9-inch base, 10-inch tall.
Hanging Vase Basket
Video Course
This self-paced basketry course will teach you the skills and techniques to complete a Hanging Vase Basket. Using video, visual, and written instructions, Brittany will walk you through using rattan reed and basketry tools to make a handwoven basket. This course will cover how to weave one style of vase basket and discuss the process of weaving many different vase shapes. Learn the importance of tension and ease in your basket weaving and apply techniques to achieve various basket shape outcomes. The vase basket holds dried flowers and, with a liner, can contain a traditional flower arrangement. Flowers delivered to a friend in this basket would be a special gift!
Dimensions: 3-inch wide base, differing widths, 8 or 12 inches tall. Made to fit a standard mason jar to hold bouquets.
Bean Pot Basket
Video Course
This self-paced basketry course will teach you the skills and techniques to complete a Bean Pot Basket. Using video, visual, and written instructions, Brittany will walk you through using rattan reed and basketry tools to make a handwoven basket. The bean pot is a classic basket shape historically used when shelling beans. It’s a great basket to use as a planter, shopping basket, storage, or gift basket.
The approximate completed size of this basket:
Dimensions: 9-inch base, 8-inch opening, 10 inches tall.
Catshead Basket
Video Course
This self-paced basketry course will teach you the skills and techniques to complete a Catshead Basket. Using video, visual, and written instructions, Brittany will walk you through using rattan reed and basketry tools to make a handwoven basket. The name is inspired by how the corners of the basket bottom are formed into points. When the basket is turned upside down, it gives a cathead-like silhouette. This basket looks beautiful on a coffee table, shelf, or dining table centerpiece. It’s the perfect shape to hold a potted plant.
Dimensions: 9-inch base, 10-inch opening.
Braided Swing-Handle Market Basket
Video Course
This self-paced basketry course will teach you the skills and techniques to complete a Braided Market Basket. Using video, visual, and written instructions, Brittany will walk you through using rattan reed and basketry tools to make a handwoven basket. The market basket is a traditional basket shape used for shopping for groceries. This basket features a six-strand braid woven into the walls. The swing handle allows for ease of use and storability. This basket is gorgeous on display, but it’s also practical.
Dimensions: 14-inch x 12-inch, 16-inch tall handle when standing straight.
Coffee Table Tray Basket
Video Course
This self-paced basketry course will teach you the skills and techniques to complete a Coffee Table Tray Basket. Using video, visual, and written instructions, Brittany will walk you through using rattan reed and basketry tools to make a handwoven basket. Using classic basket weaving techniques, this course covers how to weave and form a straight-sided display tray that works well as a centerpiece, serving tray, or display on your coffee or dining table.
Dimensions: 20-inches x 14-inches x 3-inches
Small Melon Basket
Video Course
This self-paced basketry course will teach you the skills and techniques to complete a Mini Melon Basket. Using video, visual, and written instructions, Brittany will walk you through using rattan reed and basketry tools to make a handwoven basket. The mini melon is a straightforward exploration of ribbed basketry, a style employing ribs that run diagonally across the basket. The melon basket is named due to its rounded melon-like shape. It’s the perfect size to collect summer tomatoes, hide the remotes, or use as a gift basket.
Dimensions: 10 inches in diameter.
