Willow Weaving
How to Make Willow Baskets Using Traditional Techniques
$68.49
- Hardcover
160 pages
- Release Date
11 May 2027
Summary
Willow Weaving
Willow Weaving presents 10 contemporary hand-woven projects, drawing inspiration from traditional woven baskets.
Basketry, the art of weaving willow to create containers, is an ancient craft passed down through generations. In this book, Eddie Glew continues this heritage, sharing techniques he has acquired from masters of the craft and refined through his own practice.
The book begins with a concise history of basketmaking, followed by practi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781784946920 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1784946923 |
| Author: | Eddie Glew |
| Publisher: | GMC Publications |
| Imprint: | Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 11 May 2027 |
| Dimensions: | 253mm x 195mm |
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About The Author
Eddie Glew
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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