As a Basketmaker, you will need to master following:

• maintain edged hand tools
• manipulate wicker material
• perform basket weaving
• use wood carving knives

More generally, a basketmaker is also versed in:

• apply wood finishes
• check quality of raw materials
• prepare wicker material for weaving
• types of wood
• wicker materials
• wicker weaving techniques
• wood cuts

It also helps to know the following:

• apply restoration techniques
• demonstrate products' features
• design objects to be crafted
• estimate restoration costs
• evaluate restoration procedures
• identify customer's needs
• manufacturing of daily use goods
• pruning techniques
• pruning types
• store products
• manage supplies
• negotiate supplier arrangements
• operate wood sawing equipment
• pass on trade techniques
• produce customised products
• sell products
• sell services