Course Description
Materials and Techniques in Handicrafts is a practical course designed to give learners a solid foundation in the art of crafting. From traditional materials like wood, clay, fabric, and natural fibers to modern resources, you will explore how different mediums are used to create unique handmade products.
The course focuses on both theory and practice—explaining how materials are prepared, selected, and combined, along with step-by-step techniques for shaping, weaving, carving, stitching, and decorating. You’ll also learn about eco-friendly alternatives, sustainable practices, and how artisans preserve cultural traditions through material choices and craft methods.
What you'll learn in this course
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Understand the characteristics and uses of common handicraft materials.
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Learn traditional and modern crafting techniques.
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Explore methods like weaving, embroidery, carving, molding, and painting.
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Develop hands-on skills to create small craft projects.
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Appreciate the link between materials, culture, and sustainability in handicrafts.
Requirements
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No prior knowledge required – suitable for beginners.
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Basic craft tools and materials (scissors, thread, fabric, clay, etc.) for practice.
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Curiosity and interest in learning creative, hands-on skills.
Curriculum
- 10 Lessons
- 180 mins.
- Understanding the significance of materials in handicraft creation
- Overview of traditional and modern techniques
- Cultural and historical context of craft materials
- Importance of sustainability and eco-friendly practices
- Wood: types, properties, and uses in crafts
- Clay and terracotta for pottery and sculpting
- Bamboo, cane, and other plant-based materials
- Fibers and textiles: cotton, silk, jute, wool
- Plastics, resin, and polymer clays in crafts
- Acrylic paints, varnishes, and adhesives
- Modern textiles and mixed-media materials
- Combining natural and synthetic materials for innovation
- Carving, shaping, and molding materials
- Weaving, knotting, and braiding for textile crafts
- Painting, embossing, and engraving on different surfaces
- Cutting, joining, and assembling components
- Wood carving and decorative engraving
- Joinery and furniture-style handicrafts
- Basket weaving and utility craft designs
- Finishing techniques for durability and aesthetics
- Hand-building methods: coiling, slab, and pinching
- Wheel-throwing basics for beginners
- Firing, glazing, and surface finishing
- Sculptural techniques for decorative art
- Metalworking: hammering, casting, and embossing
- Stone carving and inlay techniques
- Jewelry-making: wirework, beading, and engraving
- Finishing and polishing methods for durability
- Handloom weaving and loom techniques
- Embroidery: basic stitches and patterns
- Dyeing and printing methods (tie-dye, block printing, batik)
- Applique, patchwork, and fabric manipulation
- Folk and tribal painting styles
- Mosaic, decoupage, and collage art
- Mixed-media craft projects combining multiple materials
- Modern adaptations and creative experimentation
- Maintaining the quality and longevity of handmade crafts
- Innovating traditional techniques for modern markets
- Adapting crafts for home décor, gifts, and functional items
- Encouraging sustainability and eco-friendly practices
Your Instructor
Skill Pathshala Team
Advanced Educator
Skill Pathshala is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, programming, photography, video, freelancing, and more. On Skill Pathshala, members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey.
- Duration span 180 mins.
- Lectures0
- LanguageEnglish
- Skill levelBeginner
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