Christiane brings extensive experience across a wide range of basketry techniques, supporting both beginners and more advanced artists in developing their skills. Her teaching spans coiling, twining, cobbling, and interlacing, methods that can be used to create functional vessels as well as more sculptural, expressive forms. With a deep understanding of material and process, Christiane guides participants in exploring these techniques with confidence and curiosity.

Basket workshops

A person's hand holding a woven basket made of dried, straw-like material. The background shows blurred fabric and other indistinct objects.

2024 Spinners & Weavers Guild, Canberra

Close-up of the beginning of a woven palm leaf basket with green fibres radiating outward in a fan shape from the centre.
Close-up of the beginning of a woven palm leaf basket with green fibres radiating outward in a fan shape from the centre.
Two women working with natural materials in a room with shelves and artwork, possibly for a craft as part of a weaving workshop.
A person holding a small ring of natural fibres to start a basket, while standing wearing a floral patterned apron.
A group of women sitting at a table, engaging in a craft activity involving weaving or basket-making, with various supplies on the table including a water bottle with a sticker and some yarn or string.
Close-up of a person holding the beginnings of a small coiled basket made of natural fibres, with the person's grey shirt visible.
A finished miniature twined basket with a twisted rope handle, containing loose green and brown plant fibres, with some additional fibres and a needle lying on a white textured surface.
A finished miniature twined basket with a twisted rope handle, containing loose green and brown plant fibres, with some additional fibres and a needle lying on a white textured surface.
A decorative doll of a girl standing in front of a door from a doll's house with several small dogs nearby, a green wall, a window, and a large plant in a white pot. She holds a miniature twined basket.
A decorative doll of a girl standing in front of a door from a doll's house with several small dogs nearby, a green wall, a window, and a large plant in a white pot. She holds a miniature twined basket.
A person working with dried plant fibers on a white table, with crafting tools, a glass of water, a thermos, and a mug of tea nearby.
Close-up of the makings of a twined basket with a green water bottle inside, held by a hand. The background features candles, a green pillow, and various items on a table and shelf in a cozy indoor setting.
Close-up of the makings of a twined basket with a green water bottle inside, held by a hand. The background features candles, a green pillow, and various items on a table and shelf in a cozy indoor setting.
Twined woven baskets made of natural fibres, with a plaited rope as handle, set against a neutral background.
Twined woven baskets made of natural fibres, with a plaited rope as handle, set against a neutral background.