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Basketry Workshop
Learn the basics of basketry by creating beautiful decorative objects.
Paris-Ateliers / VIADUC DES ARTS (Paris 12th)
About
Emilie Lay, your instructor, will teach you how to wrap and cover a small glass jar-type object using basic rattan stitches. Once the technique is acquired, you will wrap various small objects to master the foundations of basketry.
Day 1:
· Presentation of rattan fiber
· Presentation and analysis of basketry objects
· Learning to structure your piece and choosing the fiber diameter
· Learning the cross stitch
Day 2: You will work on a larger piece using the molding technique, utilizing different shapes around which to weave.
Day 3: In a creative approach, you will weave onto ceramic modules.
Day 4: You will finish and deepen the techniques on the pieces created in the previous days.
Instructor: Émilie LAY
Number of spots: 8 participants
Price: €400 (Paris Ateliers enrollees receive a 10% discount on workshop prices)
Professional Training Price: €960
Dates: from February 8 to 11, 2027
Schedule: from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM.
Information via email at public@paris-ateliers.org or by calling 01 44 61 87 80.
Our take on this event
Trade your phone screen for raw rattan and discover the soothing rhythm of basket weaving. Under the expert guidance of a seasoned artisan, you will master traditional techniques to turn simple materials into beautifully crafted objects. It is the perfect creative retreat to recharge your batteries while learning a timeless craft.
Discover the traditional craft of basketry during this intensive workshop led by Émilie Lay at the Viaduc des Arts. Suitable for participants aged 16 and over, this course teaches you how to work with rattan to decorate glass jars, ceramic modules, and various molded shapes. Spanning four days, from February 8 to February 11, 2027, the workshop covers essential skills from basic cross-stitching to complex structures. The fee is 400 €, with a 10% discount for Paris-Ateliers members, and a professional training rate of 960 € is also available.
Over four days, Émilie Lay invites you to the 12th arrondissement for a comprehensive introduction to basketry techniques. The workshop runs from Monday, February 8 to Thursday, February 11, 2027, between 10:00 and 17:00, with a one-hour lunch break starting at 13:00. With group sizes capped at 8 participants, you will receive focused, hands-on instruction.
The curriculum begins with an introduction to rattan fibers and the study of basketry objects, followed by learning the cross-stitch technique on small glass containers. On the second day, you will explore molding techniques around different shapes, while the third day focuses on weaving over ceramic modules. The final session is dedicated to finishing your pieces and refining the techniques learned earlier in the week.
The standard fee for this program is 400 €, with a 10% discount offered to those already enrolled at Paris-Ateliers. For participants attending under professional training schemes, the cost is 960 €. Please ensure you register in advance to secure one of the 8 spots available at the Viaduc des Arts.
