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This text introduces the beginner to willow basket work through a series of projects starting with a simple basket. Each new design assumes mastery of the previous skills and brings new techniques so that the novice working through the book acquires a thorough grounding. Supported by instructive drawings, the text aims to assure a level of competence from which more advanced work can be undertaken with confidence. The author is a teacher and lecturer and a professional craftswoman, specialising in willow work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e64 Pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eISBN10: 0952554100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Somerset Willow Growers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55859166871900,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/4672\/9052\/files\/WillowWork.jpg?v=1769692925"},{"product_id":"making-chair-seats","title":"Making Chair Seats","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"synopsis-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy Ruth B. 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