Mike Glynn
Willow Basket Maker
Tipperary born, Mike Glynn is a permanent resident on Arranmore Island. His initial interest in basket making, and in particular traditional willow weaving, stems from a basket making course he did with Joe Hogan. He also has a passion for passing on the skill of basket making through workshops and courses. For information on purchasing a basket from Mike or inquiries about basket making courses contact him at: [email protected]
![Mike Glynn Irish willow basket maker](https://madeinarranmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/512x786-Mike-Photo.png)
![Mike Glynn Sciob Willow Basket](https://madeinarranmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/512x512-Mike-1.png)
Sciob - Willow Basket
The sciob is a basket made from willow or sally-rods. Traditionally it was designed and used as a potato strainer but today it is used for many purposes, as well as ornamental.
![Mike Glynn Willow Shopping basket](https://madeinarranmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/512x512-Mike-Shopping-basket.png)
Willow Shopping Basket
![Mike Glynn Flower Pot Basket](https://madeinarranmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/512x512-Mike-flower-basket.png)
Willow Flower Pot Basket
![Mike Glynn Creel Willow](https://madeinarranmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/512x512-Mike-Creel.png)
Traditional Creel
![](https://madeinarranmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Mike-bird-feeder.png)
Willow Bird Feeder
![Mike Glynn God's eyes](https://madeinarranmore.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Gods-eyes.png)