I use mainly Somerset  grown Willow supplied by Musgroves of Westonzoyland, alongside special coloured varieties which I grow myself (black ), get from West Harting or from World of Willow, Dorset

 

I have learnt about the use of Willow since 2004 on various short courses at West Dean College with Jackie Binns M,Des, R.C.A. and Mary Butcher.  Also with Mary Crabb at Amberley Museum  and Christine Llewellyn at Walberton. I have been a full time basket maker since early 2013.

 

I am a member of The Basketmakers' Association which exists to set standards of workmanship and teaching, but which does not imply endorsement or responsibility of the Association for a particular maker’s work.

 

I sell my work  at selected craft fairs and events in the South, find details of these below and will also supply by post.

I am also willing to make items to commission, please enquire if you require something unusual.

 

I have exhibited work in various galleries between 2010 and 2022, these include :

The Riverside Gallery, Barnes Green, London, SW13 9LP

Showborough House Art in the Garden event , Twyning, near Tewkesbury, GL20 6DN

St. Barbe Museum and Art gallery, Lymington, SO41 9BH

Rum’s Eg Gallery, 27 Bell Street, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 8GY (now closed down)

First-View Gallery, Spread Eagle Courtyard, Stourton, Warminster,BA12 6QE

The First Gallery, 1 Burnham Chase, Bitterne, Southampton, SO18 5DG  

The Creative Gallery, St. John’s Hill, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4NB

Felix Tabitha, The Old Post Office, 12 North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DF

 

I teach some workshops,  materials are included in price of all courses.

I am also available to teach and demonstrate in your own area within a 50 mile radius of Emsworth, Hampshire.

 

Between  February and October I demonstrate at The Weald & Downland Living Museum , Singleton, West Sussex, PO18 0EU on occasional weekdays, usually 2 per month.

See photo of a Visitor in March 2019 examining samples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EVENTS 2026 (updated as booked)

26th March -1000-1600 - Frame  Basket Workshop,  Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

 

23rd April -1000-1600 - Frame  Basket Workshop,  Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

 

2nd, 3rd & 4th May - 1000-1700 - Emsworth Arts Trail, 48 Beacon Square, Emsworth, PO10 7HU. Basket making demonstration on Sunday 3rd May.

 

24th May -1200-1700 - Haslemere Classic Car Show, Lion Green, Haslemere, GU27 1LD

 

4th June -1030-1230 -Willow Platter Workshop,  Basing House, Bartons Lane, Basingstoke , RG24 8AE. See hampshireculture.org.uk for details and to book.

4th June -1330-1530 -Willow Platter Workshop,  Basing House, Bartons Lane, Basingstoke , RG24 8AE. See hampshireculture.org.uk for details and to book.

 

11th June -1000-1600 - Frame  Basket Workshop,  Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

 

19th, 20th & 21st June - 1000-1700 - Wests Woodfair,  Newhouse Lane, East Dean, Chichester, PO18 0NJ

 

18th July - 2nd August - 1100-1800- Treve Festival, River Common, Petworth,  GU28 9BH Full details: trevefestival.weebly.com

 

29th August to 2nd September - 1000-1700 - Emsworth Artists Summer Exhibition, Emsworth Community Centre, North Street, Emsworth PO10 7DD

 

10th September -1000-1600 - Frame  Basket Workshop,  Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

 

13th September - !000-1700 - Hampshire Countryside Day, Bereleigh  Estate, East Meon, GU32 1PH

 

19th September -1100-1600 - Bishops Waltham Church Fayre, St Peters Church, Free Street, SO32 1EE

 

27th September - 1000-1700 - Made By Hand, Weald & Downland Living Museum,  Town Lane, Singleton PO18 0EU

 

5th November -0930-1600 - Willow Christmas Tree Workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

 

12th November -0930-1600 - Willow Christmas Tree Workshop,Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

 

23rd November -1000-1200 - Everlasting Willow Wreath Workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

23rd November -1300-1500  - Everlasting Willow Wreath Workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

 

24th November -1000-1200 - Everlasting Willow Wreath Workshop, ald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

24th November -1300- 1500 - Everlasting Willow Wreath Workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.