Eric Taylor has nationally taught basketry for over tens years now. He travels across the country teaching his designs at basket making conventions, guilds and private classes. He brings with him an array of tools and equipment for his workshops, including molds, tools and materials. He has successfully taught beginners and prides himself in the completion of each student's baskets.

After three or four weeks of work in the shop preparing materials, it’s great to travel to a new place and share my basketry with others. A lot is learned from these traveling excursions. I like to teach because it is a wonderful way to share and receive knowledge and ideas about something we have in common. My philosophy of teaching consists of treating everyone individually and not withholding any knowledge back. One student may be a perfectionist and may be preoccupied with the end results, while another may be more interested in the process of absorbing the new skills being taught. These students don’t go into a workshop expecting to make the perfect basket on the first try, but what they do want, is to learn as much as the teacher is willing to give. I have always tried to give the student as much information as they can absorb. I think it is the mutual sharing of ideas and techniques that will make basket making even more popular. I have taught students that have never made a basket, to successfully complete a basket. Many of the baskets shown in the gallery are currently being offered in workshops. One, two and three day workshops are available. All baskets taught are original designs. Materials and molds are produced by Eric. One, two and three day workshops are available. All baskets taught are original designs. Materials and molds are produced by Eric.

 

2010

February 5 -7, 2010
Georgia Basketry Assoc. Convention
Atlanta/Roswell, GA

March 11-14, 2010
North Carolina Basketmakers Assoc. Convention
Raleigh, NC

April 16-18, 2010
Northeast Basketmakers Gathering
West Springfield, MA

June 25-27th, 2010
Weavin' in Winona
Winona, MN

September 17-19, 2010
Claudia Warszawski
Dale City, Virginia - 703.595.5192

Oct 20-24, 2010
Assoc of Michigan Basket Makers
Grand Rapids, MI

December 4th
Saltbox Crafters
Mary-Jo Rushlow
Suffield, CT
860.668.2453

Additional dates are being added. If you are interested in participating or sponsoring a workshop please inquire at eric@erictaylorbasketry.com

1 Day Workshops
(8-9hr)
Cottage Carrier
Cottage Centerpiece
6” or 7” Mountain Tub
Cottage Dresser
Tote
Cottage Mail
Cottage Napkin
Triple Diamond
Breadstick
Cottage Cupboard
Cottage Fruit bowl

1 Day Workshops
(4 & 6hrs)
4” or 5” Mountain Tub
Cottage Pencil
Presentation Bowl
Cottage Desktop Keeper
Cottage Bureau
Cottage Tea
Cottage Desk Tray
Cottage Small Desk Tray
Cottage Cruet

2 Day Workshops
(10 - 12hrs)
Cottage French Bread Basket
8” or 9” Mountain Tub
Towering Tote
Mountain Bread Basket
Cottage Tool
Tote
Triple Diamond
Wine Tote

2- 3 Day Workshops
Lady Hermit Pack Basket
Smith River Creel
Shaker Apple