Willow weaving resources for the Pacific Northwest

The resources listed below are in no particular order nor should this page be considered an exhaustive resource — new growers, teachers and tools become available all the time. Please message me if any of this information is known to be outdated!

Compiled by Erin Cox - last updated February, 2026

Where to buy dry, brown willow for weaving

Many farms and growers in the US have cuttings for sale but very few have dry willow for sale or are willing to ship. Since there are so few, this list includes growers outside the Pacific Northwest.

Island Willow Farm (WA) - available in 2026 - https://www.islandwillowfarm.com/

Twigtisters & Fishsticks Basketry (WA) - available in 2026 - https://twigtwisters.com/

Wandering Fields (OR) - available in 2026 - shipping available - https://www.instagram.com/wanderingfields

Living Willow Farm (OH) - available in 2026 - https://www.livingwillowfarm.com/

Weaving Willow Farm (BC, Canada) - available in 2026 - weavingwillowfarm@gmail.com

The Branch Ranch (ON, Canada) - available in 2026 - https://thebranchranch.ca/

Northwest Willow (WA) - likely available in summer 2026 - https://www.northwestwillow.com/ - also has soak bags, wooden bases, and hoop forms. Online ordering available.

Willamette Willow (OR) - likely available in summer 2026 - https://www.willamettewillows.com/

Hedgerow Willow (WA) - likely available in 2027 - https://www.hedgerowwillows.com/

Toadstool Farm (OR) - likely available in 2027 - https://www.instagram.com/toadstoolfarm_or/

*There are several other growers I’m in touch with and will update as I learn more.

Where to learn about willow weaving in-person in the PNW!

If I missed someone or you know of another person or facility offering training, please message me! There are several up-and-coming teachers but they don’t have an online presence. I will work on getting contact details.

Erin Cox (WA) - www.fieldandforestcrafts.com - Join my mailing list for workshop updates
(This is the site you’re looking at right now 😉)

Katherine Lewis (WA) - https://www.dunbargardens.com/

Maria Bullock (WA) - https://www.swamp-sticks.com/

Carol Horvath (OR) - https://carolhorvath.myportfolio.com/

Ben and Eli Goodwin (OR & WA) - https://volehaven.square.site/

Maureen Walrath (WA) - https://woventhresholds.com/

Gwen Graovac (BC) - www.wovenwildbasketry.com

Judy Zugish (WA) - https://twigtwisters.com/ - Focuses on willow bark projects

BARN - Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network (WA) - https://bainbridgebarn.org/ - Craft school with willow courses

Wild Craft (OR) - https://wildcraftstudioschool.com/ - Craft school with willow courses

Willowfest NW (OR & WA) - https://www.basketryguild.org/willow-fest-northwest - Annual retreat event - 2026 is in July at Reed College, Portland, OR – 5 days of willow workshops

PNW Basketry Organizations

These organizations are not exclusively focused on willow.

NW Basket Weavers Guild (WA)

Spring Retreat includes willow workshops – Each May in Seabeck, WA
https://www.nwbasketweavers.org

Columbia Basin Basketry Guild (OR)

Fall Retreat includes willow workshops – Sept in Rockaway Beach, OR
https://www.basketryguild.org/

National Basketry Organization

Not in the PNW but a great resource!
NBO Conference has willow but it moves from state to state, see website for details
https://nationalbasketry.org/

Where to learn about weaving willow online

There are some great tutorials on YouTube - especially for simpler projects. Definitely take a look but they perhaps shouldn’t be your only tool.

Coyote Willow School House

https://www.coyotewillowschoolhouse.com/ (instruction only)

My Own 2 Hands

https://myown2hands.co/collections/courses (kits available - ships from UK)

Baskets2Day – iOS and Android app

See the app store for your platform (instruction only)

Hanna van Aelst

FREE beginner course, instruction only
https://www.hannavanaelst.com/online-courses-2/

Eddie Glew

Online tutorials – several to choose from (instruction only)
https://www.blithfieldwillow.com/category/all-courses-workshops

Willow books to know

The Complete Book of Basketry Techniques by Sue Gabriel and Sally Goymer
Willow Work by Mary Butcher
Willow Basketry - A How-To Guide by Johathan Ridgeon
Baskets from Nature’s Bounty by Elizabeth Jensen
Willow Projects for Beginners by Wendy Thorner
Willow - A guide to growing and harvesting plus 20 beautiful woven projects by Jenny Crisp