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Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More!

Contact name: Amanda Rayner
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about 9 years
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Maker's bio

I started wyldwoodwillow back in 2001 after weaving for a year or so... It helped me through a particularly difficult chapter in my life and I discovered that I had a burning desire to share the healing nature of weaving. I started teaching workshops fairly early on and weaving pretty much anything I could, currently I weave baskets, coffins, living willow,sculptures and create furniture and decorative fencing for the home and garden. My business is successful and I am a full time weaver.

Courses, kits & gifts

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1 day willow sculpture weaving course at FLOURISH, Bristol
1 day
Next date: 2nd Jun 2025
10 places left
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2 day square basketweaving course at Usk
2 days
Next date: 2nd Oct 2025
8 places left
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3 day "weave what you want" workshop at Usk
3 days
Next date: 24th Mar 2025
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3 Day Willow "Weave what you want" Workshop at The Garlic Farm
21 hours
Next date: 18th Mar 2025
8 places left
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Asymmetric basket at FLOURISH, Bristol
1 day
Next date: 1st Jul 2025
10 places left
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Christmas decorations workshop with Amanda Rayner
3 hours
Next date: 23rd Nov 2025
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Foraging basket weaving at The Garlic Farm, Isle of Wight
6 hours
Next date: 25th Sep 2025
10 places left
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half day introduction to weaving at FLOURISH,Bristol
3 hours
Next date: 31st Mar 2025
10 places left
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Hedgerow basketmaking
1 day
Next date: 9th Nov 2025
6 places left
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Oval shallow basket for the garden at New barn at Usk Castle Chase,Monmouthshire
1 day
Next date: 2nd May 2025
10 places left
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Plant supports at FLOURISH, Bristol
6 hours
Next date: 1st Apr 2025
10 places left
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Traditional Frame baskets with Amanda Rayner at Usk
1 day
Next date: 13th Sep 2025
10 places left
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Two day willow deer workshop at Usk
2 days
Next date: 15th Nov 2025
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weave a shopping basket
6 hours
Next date: 14th Jun 2025
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Weave a willow coffin with biodegradeable cotton lining at Usk
5 days
Next date: 11th Mar 2025
3 places left
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Weave a willow log basket or backpack at Usk
2 days
Next date: 4th Oct 2025
6 places left
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Weaving peaframes and hurdles at Usk Castle Chase
1 day
Next date: 16th Mar 2025
4 places left
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Willow asymmetric basket with wood handle at Usk
6 hours
Next date: 13th Jun 2025
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Willow foraging basket weaving at FLOURISH, Bristol
1 day
Next date: 29th Sep 2025
8 places left
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Willow hurdles and plant supports at Usk
6 hours
Next date: 4th May 2025
8 places left
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Willow obelisks and peony supports at the Garlic Farm, IOW
6 hours
Next date: 24th Apr 2025
10 places left
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Willow sculpture at The Garlic Farm,IOW
1 day
Next date: 5th Jun 2025
3 places left
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Willow sculpture workshop at Usk Castle Chase
1 day
Next date: 27th Apr 2025
3 places left
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🧺 3 Day Willow Weaving Workshop
3 days
Next date: 24th Mar 2025
6 places left
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🧺 Willow Frame Basket Course & Kit
1½ hours
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Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
12 Nov 24'

Anna reviewed: Weave a willow log basket or backpack at Usk

"The log basket course was great fun. Amanda gave clear explanations and had infinite patience when things went awry with my weaving! Coffee and cake completed a thoroughly enjoyable 2 days and I have a log basket I'm proud to display. "

11 Nov 24'

Lynn reviewed: Weave a willow log basket or backpack at Usk

"I have just spent 2 enjoyable days making a log basket with Amanda and I am delighted with it. Amanda is very clear in the instructions she gives and she is very good at sorting out any mistakes or problems you may have. The venue is warm and her lemon drizzle cake was delicious."

Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More! responded:

"Thanks for a lovely review Lynne, I aim to please. Your basket was fantastic and it was lovely to meet you. I hope to see you again at some point. All the best Amanda Wyldwoodwillow"

21 Oct 24'

Ellie reviewed: Hedgerow basketmaking

"We had a brilliant time basket making with Amanda on the 12th October! It was a thoroughly enjoyable day, and it was great to come away with a new skill! Will be keeping a look out for future courses. "

Wyldwood Willow | 🧺 Learn Basketry, Coffin Making, Sculptures & More! responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Ellie! You are the 50th person to gove me 5 stars !!! Hope to see you again soon. All the best Amanda Wyldwoodwillow"

15 Sep 24'

Christine Mansfield reviewed: Traditional Frame baskets with Amanda Rayner at Usk

"Enjoyable day, Amanda was very patient and informative. I came away with a lovely frame basket."

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