Eric Jon Taylor

Black Ash Basketry

Uniquely designed and crafted baskets from North American Black Ash, hand-pounded by Eric. He has been making, creating and sharing the craft, and art, of basketry for over 30 years. Whether you purchase a basket, attend a workshop or venture making a kit at home, you know you have a true American-made basket.

How To Videos

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Workshops

Class dates and locations

Black Ash

the "hunt" is on

Buy Eric's Book

a Basket Life: The story of my Path to Becoming a Craftsman of Basketry

Eric’s book is available in both Hard and Soft Cover. Has 300 pages and has hundreds of images. Book will be Signed and Free Shipping.

Introducing the McMinnville Collection...

An exclusive series for the students who travel to my workshop in rural Middle Tennessee. Rectangular shapes with utilitarian sizes—functional and sturdy baskets to last a lifetime.

Latest Baskets from the Legacy Collection

Rounding out the Cottage Style, Eric revisits his earliest, most ambitious basket design from twenty years ago—now called the Legacy Collection. It embodies a modern day approach by layering Black Ash and Cherry; creating stark and unique handle features.

Eric's Available Baskets for Purchase

Changes often.

Tools & Supplies

Complete list of tools needed to finish your basket at home.

How-To Videos

Videos & photos to help you make and finish your basket kit at home.

Loaded with Baskets & Recipes!

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