Artisanal willow weaving

Learn to weave with Amanda Rayner, award-winning willow weaver with over two decades of craftsmanship under her belt.

Collection of Willow Baskets by Wyldwood Willow

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Become a willow weaver

Learn willow weaving with Amanda Rayner. Amanda teaches live workshops throughout the year in various places around the United Kingdom. Get hands on in small groups with plenty of guidance to provide you with confidence and deep understanding of the craft. Workshops are available for all experience levels and range from weaving a willow coffin to creating willow hearts.

Upcoming workshops

Become a willow weaver at home

Get grounded in nature, by learning the traditional craft of willow weaving. Begin by creating willow decorations like stars and advance to willow basketry and beyond!

If you prefer learning at your own pace from the comfort of your own home Amanda has a series of weaving masterclasses and willow kits available, so you can explore willow weaving from anywhere!

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Meet the Maker

Meet Amanda Rayner, founder of Wyldwood Willow and seasoned artisan of willow weaving. With a creative spirit that knows no bounds, Amanda crafts everything from practical willow baskets and serene coffins to breathtaking artistic sculptures and living garden structures.

Her creations are not just pieces; they are expressions of her artistry and the natural world. With meticulous attention to detail, she weaves beauty into every strand, turning humble willow into extraordinary works of art.

Amanda's talents are available year-round, and she welcomes commissions that challenge her creativity and skills. If you have a vision in mind, Amanda will work closely with you to bring it to life, weaving your dreams into reality.

Bring your home and garden to life with Wyldwood Willow

 

Traditional willow crafts with a modern twist. Choose from a beautiful range of one-of-a-kind, handmade, natural willow baskets for daily use or home and gardenware. These are ideal for interior and exterior decor. Willow basketry makes for the perfect gift too!

A small selection of items available are featured below.

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7 days ago

Wyldwood Willow
I've hardly made any baskets due to teaching all Summer but I did manage to squeeze in a couple of these!! I am readying up for the Grosmont fair which has been resurrected in the church in Grosmont this Saturday 10am-3pm...lots of exciting local produce and lovely folk to meet...come along!#basketsforsale #baskets #grosmont#wyldwoodwillow ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Wyldwood Willow
Thankyou @stevejackson for buying my very large sciobh this year! And for coming weaving with me in the @@spinneyhollow area @campbestival and @campbestivalshropshire last year....this lovely vase is what Steve created on his second session with us!See you again next year for something different!#campbestival #campbestivalshropshire #campbestivaldorset #festivallife #weavingworkshop #weavingworkshops #weavingdreams #willow#willowweaving#willowweavingworkshops#wyldwoodwillow#spinneyhollow ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Wyldwood Willow
Baskets available @themakers_craftsrenaissance among many other wonderful locally handmade things from paintings to pottery and silver to soap...something for everyone...Our unique gallery is open 4 days a week Wednesday to Sunday 11-4, there is great cafe onsite and now at last the @chainbridge_riverside_inn_usk has reopened in the wonderful hands of one of our makers Really exciting news and I can't wait to call in and try out the food!#makersgallery #makersmovement #makersofinstagram #craftrenaissance #chainbridgeinn #wyldwoodwillow ... See MoreSee Less
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