Coffee Table Tray Basket: Basketry Tutorial

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. 

This is intended for intermediate basket weavers. If you are new to basket weaving, consider taking Brittany’s Cross-Stitch Napkin Basket Course to learn foundational basketry techniques before attempting this basket. 

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 and spokes
  • 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

Basketry skills and techniques learned in this course:

• Closed base
• Plaine weave
• Setting up a rim
• X-lashing

This basket course covers 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. 

The approximate completed size of this basket: 

Dimensions: 20-inch x 14-inch base, 3 inches tall

• Please note that every basket will turn out slightly different depending on the person weaving. No two baskets are identical, as this is a handcrafted piece, and each weaver will approach the process slightly differently. The dimensions included here are the intended outcome but may be altered or turn out slightly smaller or larger.