Willow Weaving

Name: Willow Weaving
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ISBN: 9781784946920

How to Make Willow Baskets Using Traditional Techniques

Eddie Glew

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Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
14 April 2026

Handicrafts, decorative arts & crafts; Decorative wood & metalwork

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 and perfected.

The book starts with a brief history of basketmaking, before moving on to guide 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 makes, from a simple Catalan tray to a lavish picnic hamper.

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

AUTHOR: Eddie Glew is a yeoman basket maker and willow sculptor based in Derbyshire, UK. 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 bespoke baskets, sculptures and installations, Eddie runs in-person and online courses, training the next generation of willow weavers.

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10 contemporary designs inspired by traditional woven baskets .

Detailed step-by-step projects accompanied by full-colour photographs and clear diagrams .

An extensive introduction to everything you need to get started, from growing willow to outfitting your workshop

350 colour illustrations

By: Eddie Glew
Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 253mm, Width: 195mm,
ISBN: 9781784946920
ISBN 10: 1784946923
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 14 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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

Eddie Glew is a yeoman basket maker and willow sculptor based in Derbyshire, UK. 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 bespoke baskets, sculptures and installations, Eddie runs in-person and online courses, training the next generation of willow weavers.