Ciao Antonio!

Spend a full day immersed in the art of basket making with Antonio in Verbicaro. During the workshop, you’ll learn how to prepare the traditional materials and discover the difference between female and male reeds, as well as willow. Antonio will guide you through every stage of the craft — from the essential basics to the more advanced techniques used for larger, more elaborate baskets. From 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM you'll break for lunch, and by the end of the day, you’ll take home your own artisanal masterpiece — the fruit of an ancient and fascinating Calabrian tradition. Location: Verbicaro, Calabria (18.5 km from Scalea ~30 minutes) Highlights: A day dedicated to basketmaking. Explanation of the traditional materials used to make baskets. Workshop to create larger and more elaborate baskets.

Discover the traditional art of basket making with a unique experience in Verbicaro. Together with Antonio — who lovingly carries forward the knowledge passed down from his father — you’ll be guided step by step through the process of creating your very own basket! You'll begin with the preparation of traditional materials such as female and male reeds (cane) and willow. You'll learn the techniques and secrets of this craft, and by the end you'll be able to take home your own handmade masterpiece. A beautiful reminder of Calabrian tradition and your day with a true artisan. Location: Verbicaro, Calabria (18.5km from Scalea, ~30 minutes) Highlights: Explanation of the traditional materials used to make a basket: different types of reeds and willow. Half-day workshop on the basics of creating a basket to then take home.

A unique basket-making workshop that comes to you! Choose the perfect setting for your experience — the beach, the mountains, a quiet garden, or any place you like. Antonio will meet you to share the basket-making tradition as taught by his father. He will guide you through the art of traditional basket weaving from preparing natural materials, learning about female and male reed and willow, to creating your very own basket to take home — a handmade memory of an unforgettable day. Location: Your choice! (To be arranged with Antonio) Highlights: Basket weaving workshop in the location of your choice. A unique, mobile experience brought to your preferred setting. Introduction to traditional materials. Half-day workshop on the fundamentals to create your own basket to take home.

Learn the ancient art of basket weaving as you're surrounded by the sound of the waves and the sea breeze. Along the shoreline, Antonio will share with you what his father taught him, guiding you to create your very own basket, using traditional techniques and natural materials. Let the beauty of the ocean inspire you as you weave and create a piece of this magic, shaped entirely by your hands to take home. Location: Scalea seaside (exact location to be arranged with Antonio) Highlights: Hands-on basket weaving workshop by the sea to learn the basics. Introduction to traditional materials: female and male reed, and willow. Create your own basket to take home.