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We have found a number of good books that you may find useful when working with willow. Some may help you with a difficult project and some may inspire you to create something spectaular with willow.


Basketmaking in Ireland by Joe Hogan - click to enlarge
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Basketmaking in Ireland by Joe Hogan

A traditional basketmaker and teacher who lives and works near Colonbur, Co. Galway. A record of Irish traditional baskets, their history and uses. Readers interested in traditional crafts will find details of techniques on how to make many of the baskets described.

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£20.00


Cultivation and Use of Basket Willows - click to enlarge
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Cultivation and Use of Basket Willows

A manual for small-scale willow growers.

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£5.95


Fifty Years on the Plank by Colin Manthorpe and edited by Mary Butcher - click to enlarge
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Fifty Years on the Plank by Colin Manthorpe and edited by Mary Butcher

Take a look behind the scenes into the world of the traditional basket maker.

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Handmade Baskets by Susie Vaughan - click to enlarge
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Handmade Baskets by Susie Vaughan

An exciting book for all those interested in using natural materials and weaving hedgerow baskets. A very informative colourful book with detailed explanations and easy to follow illustrations.

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£12.50


How to Make Hurdles from Willow (Osier) Following an East Anglian Pattern by Andrew Basham - click to enlarge
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How to Make Hurdles from Willow (Osier) Following an East Anglian Pattern by Andrew Basham

An informative booklet explaining how to make hurdles.

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£2.95


Living Willow Sculpture by Jon Warnes - click to enlarge
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Living Willow Sculpture by Jon Warnes

A very informative book for those wishing to design either a living or non living structure in their garden. Illustrated with many useful techniques.

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£9.50


On The Plank - click to enlarge
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On The Plank

The Basketmakers' Association Hints on Basketmaking and Chair Seating.

A workbook for the practising basketmaker. A combination of "how to" articles including pieces on borders and weaves, information on chair seating with straw, complex caning patterns, methods of weaving, creels and plaiting balls, as well as much more.

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Sally Goymer Demonstrates a Square Fitched Shopper (DVD) - click to enlarge
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Sally Goymer Demonstrates a Square Fitched Shopper (DVD)

A DVD that shows you how to weave a square fitched shopping basket.

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£14.95


The Art of Basket-Making by Thomas Okey - click to enlarge
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The Art of Basket-Making by Thomas Okey

An introduction book to the Art of Basket-Making.

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£9.50


Willow - click to enlarge
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Willow

This is a signed copy of Paintings and Drawings by renowned Somerset artist Kate Lynch

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£17.50


Willow in the Blood edited by Roy Youdale - click to enlarge
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Willow in the Blood edited by Roy Youdale

Stories from the working life of Stan Derham, willow grower from Ham in Somerset.
An interesting and appealing look at how he and his family lived and worked within the willow industry until his recent retirement.
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£7.00


Willow Work by Mary Butcher - click to enlarge
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Willow Work by Mary Butcher

This book is intended to introduce the beginner to the basic techniques of basketmaking through a series of basket recipies, starting with a simple basket. Still used by experienced basketmakers as a reference tool.

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£10.00



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