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Functional baskets made from natural materials. Don't you just love them? You can learn how to weave too.

From kitting out a boot room to bespoke log baskets, your project has my full attention. I teach children (age 8+) + adults up to respectable age.

07/06/2026

It's always wonderful to weave outside under the oak tree and the other day at in Etchingham it was still the perfect weather.

We just took our time, everyone a beginner and getting to know willow and what it can withstand, how to hold the rods, bend or kink them to get the desired outcome, everything in balance, being consistent, even tensions throughout the work. All, to weave the husband a bread basket for his sourdough bread, the baby their first lampshade and some super-useful storage baskets. Stunning!

You can still join us next time at King John's on 27th June, or in Lewes on 28th June. Just hop onto my website and choose what you'd fancy weaving.

https://www.craftybasketry.website/courses/

06/06/2026

I've been having fun making a right old mess, splitting and shaving willow and hazel, preparing for a new type of workshop this week. Can you guess what my new cohort of students will be weaving?

The basket they will be weaving during this private workshop has a hazel frame with willow ribs and split willow weavers. It takes some preparation, but then they'll be able to concentrate on the weaving during the day workshop, as well as catching up with friends.

That will be tomorrow and then next Saturday 13th June I will be teaching at the in Tenterden again, when quite a few people will be weaving plant supports and some will create some foraging baskets.🎈

Would you like to learn this type of basket weaving that is quite rare in Britain now, then get in touch through the website or DM and join us in Lewes, Tenterden or Etchingham.

https://www.craftybasketry.website/

02/06/2026

Oooooph, time flies! It's already two weeks ago that I worked with these smashing girls, weaving these - what will be - bread trays.

This workshop was a private session I helped Kate's friends design for her birthday and it was a great success. We all had a lovely afternoon in the conservatory amongst the colourful bunting.

Private workshops have been very popular the last two years. You can decide what you'd like to weave and when. Much easier to fit into the diary and you can be yourselves amongst family or your besties.

Basket weaving is much more than simply making a basket. The process encourages us to work with our head, heart and hands together. It asks us to observe carefully, think practically, solve problems creatively and work rhythmically with natural materials.

Many people find weaving deeply absorbing. Hours can pass unnoticed as hands become familiar with the willow and attention settles on the task at hand. In a world increasingly dominated by screens and constant distraction, basketry offers a rare opportunity to slow down, focus and reconnect.

Working alongside others also creates space for conversation, shared learning and the simple pleasure of spending time with like-minded people. It is a wonderfully grounding experience that nourishes both mind and spirit.

Half-day or day basketry workshops can be for 6 of you, but if you'd like to do regular sessions and weave a basket in stages spread over 3 two-hour sessions or two three-hour ones, then groups of 10 people is possible. You'll be weaving with willow, hedgerow or rattan.

Just have a look on my website and get inspired or book, and we'll discuss the details of how you'd like your session(s) to be tailored.

https://www.craftybasketry.website/product/basket-making-for-beginners-private-course-date-of-your-choice/

31/05/2026

Garden lovers, this one is for you.

I’m thrilled to be bringing Crafty Basketry to The Home Grown Market at Water Lane with a beautiful collection of handcrafted willow pieces designed for both home and garden.

Available on the day will be stunning handwoven baskets, elegant and practical willow plant supports, basketry workshops and gift vouchers for gardeners, makers and nature lovers.

Every piece is handmade and absolutely unique, using traditional basketry techniques and created to bring natural beauty, texture and functionality into everyday life.

If you’ve been thinking about joining a workshop, finding a special gift, or investing in timeless handcrafted pieces for your garden and home, this is the perfect opportunity.

The Home Grown Market is a wonderful BRAND NEW gathering of growers, makers and garden enthusiasts — and I can’t wait to be part of it.

Come early for the best selection and do stop by to say hello, mention code "Spring15" while signing up to a workshop and receive a 15% discount on your next workshop!

28/05/2026

There’s something deeply satisfying about beautiful objects that are also wonderfully useful.

I’m delighted to be bringing Crafty Basketry to The Home Grown Market at Water Lane Walled Garden on Thursday 11th June — a setting that perfectly celebrates craftsmanship, gardening, seasonal living and thoughtful design.

I’ll be exhibiting a curated collection of handwoven baskets alongside elegant and highly functional willow plant supports designed to bring natural structure and beauty to the garden.

There will also be basketry workshops for those wanting to learn a timeless rural craft, gift vouchers — perfect for gardeners, creatives and nature lovers; pieces made to be used, treasured and passed on

Whether you’re a devoted gardener, a lover of artisan craftsmanship, or simply looking for something genuinely special for home and garden, I’d love to see you there.

A wonderful day of plants, makers, food, flowers and inspiration awaits.

24/05/2026

Weaving Beyond the Basics: An Intermediate Willow Basketry Workshop

There’s something deeply satisfying about moving beyond the basics in basketry — when weaving begins to flow, techniques become more refined and each basket develops its own character.

This new intermediate willow basketry workshop is designed for those who already have some experience with stake and strand weaving and are ready to learn more.

Together we’ll explore Catalan based baskets, scalloming, fitching made easy, side weaving techniques and beautiful traditional borders in a peaceful countryside setting in Kent and East Sussex.

A day of slow making, natural materials and immersive craft learning.

Small groups | Individual guidance | All materials included

If you’ve been wanting to develop your weaving skills further, I’d love to welcome you.

https://www.craftybasketry.website/courses/

23/05/2026

Ready to take your basketry beyond stake and strand?

Join me in the Kent countryside for a small-group intermediate willow basketry workshop designed for weavers who would like to develop their skills further and explore more refined traditional techniques.

During the day we’ll explore:

• Catalan based baskets
• Scalloming
• Fitching made easy
• Different side weaving techniques
• Varying basket borders

This workshop is ideal for those with some previous basketry experience who are ready to deepen their understanding of structure, form and technique while enjoying a calm, creative day immersed in natural materials.

Workshops are intentionally small, relaxed and hands-on, with plenty of individual guidance throughout the day.

All materials, tools and refreshments included.

📍 Kent / East Sussex countryside
🌿 Small groups only
🧺 Suitable for improver & intermediate weavers

Spaces are limited.

https://www.craftybasketry.website/courses/

19/05/2026

Looking for something genuinely enriching for children this half term — away from screens, full of creativity, and wonderfully mindful?
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I’m delighted to be collaborating with Kent & East Sussex Railway for a special day of willow weaving workshops on 27th May at Tenterden Station.
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Children aged 8–12 can weave a beautiful dragonfly, while 12–15 year olds can create a traditional bird feeder — learning an ancient craft through structured, hands-on sessions that encourage focus, patience, dexterity and independence.
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These workshops are about far more than making something lovely to take home. Willow weaving is calming, restorative and deeply absorbing — a rare opportunity for children to slow down, work creatively with their hands, and experience the satisfaction of making something from natural materials.
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And for adults? The railway suggests combining the workshop with a nostalgic steam train journey through the beautiful Wealden countryside to Bodiam — a wonderful outing for parents, carers and grandparents alike. Children attending a workshop travel FREE when accompanied by a fare-paying adult or senior.
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A memorable day of creativity, connection, heritage and countryside adventure.

⏱Dragonfly workshop: approx. 1 hour
⏱Bird feeder workshop: approx. 2 hours

📸Photography: Taken during the yearly Seaford Brickfields Picnics.

10/05/2026

Last day .house.brighton, today, for me, and we've just opened the doors for another day of inspiring artists, sharing experiences and having a lovely time.

📍 24, Stanford Road, Brighton, BN1 5DJ

Here till 18:00 with luckystitch and &co

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