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I started learning how to make willow baskets in 2020 with Anna Liebmann in Edinburgh. My passion was ignited and I couldn't get enough of weaving from then on. I did some more classes with Anna, as well as with Eddie Glew, Anna Turnbull and Hanna van Aelst in Ireland. In 2022 I went to the Westhope College, in Shropshire to do the City and Guilds Level 2 in Basketry, which I completed in June 2023. I was also lucky enough to be a regular student of the PACC basket weavers intermediate class, formerly tutored by Pen Wilson, Katie Warner, and Sandra Scholes. I have been back to Eddie Glew and Hanna Van Aelst to learn new skills over the last five years as well.
I offer one to one or two tuition, basket workshops of up to 12 people, demos. I occasionally get the chance to make my own baskets to sell too!
I am a member of Scottish Basketmaker's Circle, The Basketmaker's Association, and Heritage Crafts.
I teach one to on or twos, or group workshops of up to 12 depending on what I am teaching. I love teaching, and you will be very welcome to come and learn with me! Just get in touch. If you would like to book a workshop or one to one/two, email me on greigjilly@gmail.com
Sat 6 September 2025 - Birdfeeders/Garlic Baskets
2 - 5.30pm The Old Barn, 698 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH22 1RT
£45 per person To book contact www.theoldbarn.net
Friday 26th September 2025 - Berry Baskets (suitable for beginners/improvers)
9.30-5.30pm The Old Barn, 698 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH22 1RT
£95 per person To book contact www.theoldbarn.net
Saturday 27th September 2025 - Nut Baskets (suitable for beginners and improvers)
1.30 - 4.30pm Fletcher Hall, East Saltoun, East Lothian EH34 5DY
£55 per person To book email me on greigjilly@gmail.com
Friday 10th October 2025 - Berry Baskets (suitable for beginners/improvers)
West Barns Arts Studios, Old School Brae, West Barns, Dunbar, East Lothian EH 42 1UD
£95 per person To book email Susan Mowatt on susmowatt@gmail.com
Saturday 11th October 2025 - Catalan Trays (suitable for beginners/improvers)
2 - 5pm Fletcher Hall, Main Street, East Saltoun, East Lothian EH34 5DY
£50 per person To book email me on greigjilly@gmail.com
Saturday 18th October 2025 - Swallows (all abilities)
9.30 - 12.30 The Old Barn, 698 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH22 1RT
£50 per person to book contact www.theoldbarn.net
Sunday 19th October, 2025 - Small kindling basket with inset handles (improvers and above)
9.30 - 5.30pm Fletcher Hall, Main Street, East Saltoun, East Lothian, EH34 5DY
£95 per person to book email me on greigjilly@gmail.com
Saturday 25th October, 2025
WILLOW FAIR
Come and see a group of local and national willow basketmakers and plant fibre makers weaving their specialities, and selling their products. Talk to us about learning basketmaking/willow/growing willow/plant fibre making/baskets, we love to talk baskets!
Doors open from 10.30am - 5.30pm Blackadder Church Hall, High Street, North Berwick EH39 4NU
£2 per person entry children free. For more details email me greigjilly@gmail.com
Friday 7th November, 2025 - Berry Baskets (beginners/improvers)
9.30 - 5.30pm The Old Barn, 698 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH22 1RT
£95 per person contact www.theoldbarn.net to book
Saturday 8th November, 2025 - Berry Baskets (beginners and improvers)
9.30 - 5.30pm West Barns Arts Studios, Old School Brae, West Barns, Dunbar EH42 1UD
£95 per person to book contact Susan Mowatt on susmowatt@gmail.com
Sunday 9th November, 2025 - Round Baskets (any ability - you will make according to your ability level)
9.30 - 5.30pm Fletcher Hall, Main Street, East Saltoun, East Lothian EH34 5DY
£95 per person to book contact me on greigjilly@gmail.com
Saturday 15th November 2025 - Bird Feeders (any ability)
2 - 5pm Fletcher Hall, Main Street, East Saltoun, East Lothian EH34 5DY
£50 per person to book contact me on greigjilly@gmail.com
Sunday 16th November 2025 - Asymmetric Baskets (intermediate and above)
9.30 - 5.30pm Fletcher Hall, Main Street, East Saltoun, East Lothian, EH34 5DY
£95 per person to book email me on greigjilly@gmail.com
Friday 21st November, 2025 - Reindeer and Stars (all abilities)
10 - 1pm West Barns Arts Studios, Old School Brae, West Barns, Dunbar, East Lothian EH42 1UD
£50 per person To book contact Susan Mowatt on susmowatt@gmail.com
Saturday 22nd November 2025 - Stars (all abilities)
2 - 5pm The Old Barn, 698 Old Dalkeith Road, Edinburgh EH22 1RT
£50 per person to book go to www.theoldbarn.net
Sunday 23td November 2025 - Rectangular Planter with Catalan Base (Improvers and above)
9.30 - 5.30pm Fletcher Hall, Main Street, East Saltoun, East Lothian, EH34 5DY
£95 per person To book email me on greigjilly@gmail.com
Saturday 30th November 2025 - Reindeer and Stars (all abilities)
2 - 5pm Fletcher Hall, Main Street, East Saltoun, East Lothian, EH34 5DY
£50 per person to book email me on greigjilly@gmail.com
Sunday 30th November 2025 - Round Baskets (All abilities - you will make a basket for your ability level)
9.30 - 5.30pm Fletcher Hall, Main Street, East Saltoun, East Lothian EH34 5DY
£95 per person to book email me on greigjilly@gmail.com
I also do
One to one tuition 8 hr day £200
One to two tuition 8 hr day £110 per person
By the hour tuition for one to one £25/hr
These sessions are all held in my home, 3 miles from Pencaitland, East Lothian.
If you have a group of people who would like to do a private workshop, please just email me and we can go from there! Enquiries welcome.
Jilly x