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Willow Weaving

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Willow Weaving is a collection of 10 contemporary hand-woven projects, inspired by traditional woven baskets.Weaving willow to make baskets and containers is a historic art that has been passed dow...
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  • 20 October 2026
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Willow Weaving is a collection of 10 contemporary hand-woven projects, inspired by traditional woven baskets.

Weaving willow to make baskets and containers is a historic art that has been passed down through generations, and in this book, Eddie Glew continues the tradition, introducing techniques he has learnt from experts in the field.

The book starts with a brief history of basketmaking, before moving on to guide the reader through the practical details of willow growing and preparation, choosing the right tools for the workshop and a guide to the techniques needed to make the projects. The ten projects that form the main part of the book cover a wide variety of different projects, from a simple Catalan tray to a lavish picnic hamper. 

The book features full-color photographs throughout every stage of each project, and clear, color-coded diagrams.

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Price: $35.00
Pages: 160
Publisher: Guild of Master Craftsman
Imprint: GMC Publications
Publication Date: 20 October 2026
Trim Size: 10.00 X 7.70 in
ISBN: 9781784946920
Format: Hardcover
BISACs: CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Weaving & Spinning, Spinning & weaving, CRAFTS & HOBBIES / Woodwork, HOUSE & HOME / Decorating & Furnishings, Decorative woodwork
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Eddie Glew is a yeoman basket maker and willow sculptor. He trained in the art for two years under his father, Peter, and took other classes to broaden his knowledge. In 2014 he was granted a full scholarship through the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust to learn from internationally renowned weaver Sally Goymer, and he spent two years under her guidance, learning precision basket making, made to measure skills and expertise in square work. As well as creating custom made baskets, sculptures and installations.  Eddie is a highly regarded willow weaving teacher, giving in-person and online courses, training to the next generation of willow weavers.

6 Introduction
8 A brief history of willow weaving
12 Tools
16 Workshop setup
20 Growing, storing and soaking willow
24 Weaving techniques
34 THE PROJECTS
36 Obelisk
48 Catalan tray
60 Berry basket with wales and pegged handle
72 Oval fitched basket
84 Frame basket
96 Shopping basket
108 Garden trug
120 Pet basket
132 Skuttle basket
144 Picnic hamper
156 Acknowledgements
157 List of suppliers
158 Index