Basketry Workshop

The experience

Step away from the noise and into a world of texture, tradition, and touch. This immersive workshop on the shores of Lake Como invites you to reconnect with Italy—not through sightseeing, but through doing.

Guided by master artisans, you’ll learn the traditional techniques of Italian basket weaving (cesteria) using local natural materials such as willow, hazel, and reeds. These same techniques were once passed from hand to hand across generations in rural Italy—perhaps even within your own family.

This is more than a craft class. It’s a way to retrace the gestures of your ancestors, to feel the rhythm of a slower time, and to create something lasting with your own hands.

The experience ends with a convivial break—coffee or herbal tea, sweets, and conversation with your artisan hosts, offering insight into local life, family stories, and forgotten customs.

You’ll leave not only with a handcrafted basket, but with a deeper connection to Italy—and to yourself.

Highlights 

• Introduction to Italian basket weaving tradition
• Hands-on workshop led by local artisans
• Use of all tools and natural materials
• Create and keep your own handmade basket
• Coffee/tea break with local snacks and storytelling
  

Why choose this experience?

Book this experience for an authentic connection to Italian heritage—ideal for Italo-descendants seeking meaningful travel. It’s hands-on, soulful, and unforgettable, designed to be intimate and non-touristy, and it directly supports local artisans and cultural preservation