I use mainly Somerset grown Willow supplied by Coates of Meare Green or Musgroves of Westonzoyland, alongside special coloured varieties which I grow myself (black )
or get from other specialist growers.
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)
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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 3 per month.
See photo of a Visitor in March 2019 examining samples.
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