Coastal Otago Willows and Weavers (formerly known as the Friends of the Taieri Willow) is a group of people enthusiastic about growing and using willows for basketry. Our group was formed to:
- Maintain the present and valuable collection of basket willow genotypes in the South Island of New Zealand;
- Provide cuttings to NZ basketmakers of these willows to ensure the continuing survival of basket making as a craft;
- Promote the craft of willow basket making by providing basket willow material for workshops and running workshops for beginners; and
- Provide a working example of basket willow cultivation, harvesting and post harvest techniques.
Recent News
Annual Weaving Retreat 2025
April 6, 2025
We had a wonderful 4 days of weaving together. Read More...
Annual Weaving Retreat 2025
April 6, 2025
We had a wonderful 4 days of weaving together. Read More...
Annual Harvest 2024
July 28, 2024
We had a fabulous turn out of people for every day of harvest this year. Read More...
Annual Harvest 2024
July 28, 2024
We had a fabulous turn out of people for every day of harvest this year. Read More...
End of season and preparing for harvest
May 29, 2024
End of the weaving and growing season, and preparing for harvest. Read More...
End of season and preparing for harvest
May 29, 2024
End of the weaving and growing season, and preparing for harvest. Read More...
We have changed our name!
September 30, 2023
We are now Coastal Otago Willows and Weavers. Read More...
We have changed our name!
September 30, 2023
We are now Coastal Otago Willows and Weavers. Read More...
Annual Harvest, Seacliff
July 23, 2023
A good harvest for our second year at the Seacliff willow beds. Read More...
Annual Harvest, Seacliff
July 23, 2023
A good harvest for our second year at the Seacliff willow beds. Read More...