Eddie Glew
Eddie Glew is a Yeoman Basket Maker & Sculptor, weaving dreams in his workshop on the Staffordshire/Derbyshire border.
Willow Creel basket with Eddie Glew
Ref: S3D38163
About this course
Learn the techniques required to create a willow creel basket to take your basketmaking to the next level.
Course Description
The Creel is a traditional basket which incorporates many techniques. It's the perfect basket to take your basketmaking to the next level.
In this workshop, youll learn all the techniques required to create a willow creel basket. Some of the many techniques and skills you'll learn making this basket are: lids, hinges, scalloming, frame making, openings, plaiting, end posts, cordage, packing, different weaves and much more. Eddie is a master of these skills and uses them regularly in his own practice as a professional basketmaker.
Eddie finds teaching basketmaking a real pleasure, as it enables him to pass on the knowledge his father gave him.
Course Materials
Included
The willow for the basket will be provided, along with the leather strap and attachments.
What students need to bring
- Tools for willow basketmaking may be borrowed from the tutor, but please bring as many as you have available, if you have them (but do not buy anything specially before you come).
- A tape measure and ruler
- Pair of sharp secateurs and a good pen knife
- Pair of side or wire cutters
- A rapping iron
- Basketmaker’s bodkin (can be borrowed from the tutor)
- Essential – covered footwear must be worn in this workshop.
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Timetable
Arrival day - first date of course
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm-9pm (attendance is essential)
Daily timetable
Course teaching: 9.15am-5pm
Morning session: 9.15am-12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm-2pm (lunch included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed.
Departure day - last date of course
Course teaching: 9.15am-3pm (lunch included)
Teaching finishes: 3pm
Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.
General Information
Tutors
Accommodation
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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