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	Eleanor Clapp - Maker of traditional, historical and modern baskets from English willow and rush.

Please note that I am not currently making baskets as I am looking after my young family full time. I do not have any immediate plans for running works shops nor to take commissions.  

I make baskets using the traditional English materials of willow and rush. Having participated in historical recreations, I know that re-enactors require good quality and authentic baskets. Baskets for historical uses can often be unusual or be required to be made for specific requirements.

I live just south of Cambridge, close to the borders of Hertfordshire and Essex. I have been a member of the Basketmakers Association for many years, and was an inaugural member of the Hertfordshire Basketry Group. I am also a member of the Historic Traders branch of the National Market Traders Federation.

I have many years experience in making baskets from willow using traditional English techniques and make willow or rush baskets to commission.You can see some of the commissions I have made on my commissions page.

I have recently started to run workshops teaching beginners and improvers the skills of willow basketry in the Cambridge area. See my workshops page for details of past workshops.

In addition to making baskets I also design and write websites, under the business name 'Weaving a Web'. You can find out more information about Weaving a Web website design by going to  weavingaweb.co.uk