Basket weaving
Weaving soaked cane, willow or rush into baskets, trays and bowls by hand.
Basket weaving
- To start
- $30
- Each month
- $10
- Time
- 2 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It has a steady rhythm you can sink into.
- It makes things you'll actually use.
- It slows your head right down.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to switch off
- You want to make useful things
Maybe not if
- You only have short gaps in your day
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
What it feels like
Basket weavingAverage craft & Making hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$30Cheaper to start than 55% of hobbies
$10Over a year, more than the kit
$150About $1 an hour at 2 hours a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Weave a small round basket from soaked cane at a one-day workshop.
1.5 hours or moreAt homeEasy to start
Questions
How much does basket weaving cost to start?
About $30 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $10 a month once you are going.
How much time does basket weaving take?
About 2 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Can I do basket weaving at home?
Yes. Needs a table or a corner.
Is basket weaving good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Weave a small round basket from soaked cane at a one-day workshop.
Do I need other people for basket weaving?
No. It works fine on your own.