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

Contact name: Amanda Rayner

118
Total bookings

Rating

(57)

almost 10 years
with CraftCourses

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

platinum award

Monmouthshire

2 day square basket course at Usk

2 days

Next date: 16th Jan 2026

8 places left

£220.00

platinum award

Online on-demand course

Willow Frame Basket Course & Kit

1½ hours

29 items left

£114.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

16 Nov 25'

Siân Davey reviewed: Hedgerow basketmaking

"This was a really enjoyable day. Amanda’s instructions were clear and understandable - it’s a tricky craft to master but I came home with a basket to be proud of. Met a lovely bunch of people too. Would definitely recommend. "

15 Oct 25'

Sophie reviewed: 3 day "weave what you want" workshop at Usk

"The course was excellent, Amanda is so knowledgeable and a brilliant teacher. Having never done this before, I came away with 3 baskets in three days, which I am so happy with and proud of. I highly recommend this course to anyone thinking of doing it. "

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

"Thanks for your lovely review Sophie, it was a pleasure having you and Finley on tge course and I hope to see you both again."

14 Jun 25'

Sian reviewed: Willow asymmetric basket with wood handle at Usk

"Amazing! I can’t believe it was possible to make a basket like this in one day with almost no experience. I was over the moon with the result and would definitely go on one of Amanda’s courses again. "

9 Jun 25'

Jo reviewed: Willow sculpture at The Garlic Farm,IOW

"The willow sculpture course at the Garlic Farm was a good day out. I learnt some new skills and came home with a lovely hen for my garden. Amanda is very skillful and helpful and despite the rather miserable weather it was a good day."

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

"Jo, Thankyou so much for your review, that means a lot to me. I hope you got back to Malvern safe and sound. I got back to discover that they have postponed the Usk River Festival until the 15th of September at Usk Island due to it raining on Saturday... Never mind!! Look forward to seeing you again at some point. All the best Amanda Wyldwoodwillow"