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)

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 2025

 

13th February - 1400 - Demonstration of basketmaking at Southbourne W.I., Southbourne Village Hall, First Avenue, Emsworth. PO10 8HN

8th March - 1000 -  Private teaching

23rd March - 1300-1500 -Willow Platter workshop Weald & Downland Living Museum.  See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

27th March  -1930-2130 - Demonstration at Petersfield Arts & Craft Society, Herne Farm Leisure Centre, Petersfield, GU31 4PJ

4th April - Frame basket Workshop, The Great Green Barn CIC,  Upper House Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, GU5 0SX To Book see greatgreenbarn.com  ‘Whats On’

10th April - 0930-1600 - Private Tuition, Pagham

24th April - 1000-1600 - Frame Basket workshop,  Weald & Downland Living Museum.  See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

26th & 27th April -  1000- 1700 -Emsworth Arts Trail, Emsworth Sports & Social Club, 43-45 Havant Road, Emsworth, PO10 7JF

25th  May - 1100-1700 - Haslemere Classic Car Show,  Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LD

31st May - 1000-1600 - Wessex Sculptors Workshop.

4th June -1930-2030- Demonstration at Rumboldswhyke W.I. St George Church Hall, Chichester, PO19 7AD

5th June - 1000-1600 - Frame Basket workshop,  Weald & Downland Living Museum.  See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

20th, 21st & 22nd June  - 1000-1700 - West’s Woodfair, Newhouse Lane, East Dean, Chichester, PO18 0NJ

26th July to 10th August -1100-1800 - Treve Festival,  Treve Cottage, River Common, near Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9BH

27th July -1200-1600 - Workshop, twisted helixes/ willow stars. See: trevefestival.weebly.com  for full details of other workshops.

23rd to 27th August - 1000-1700 -  Emsworth Artists Summer Exhibition, Emsworth Community Centre, North Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DD

14th September - 1000-1700 - Hampshire Countryside Day,  Bereleigh Estate, East Meon, near Petersfield, GU32 1ES

20th September - 1100-1600 - Bishop’s Waltham  Country Fayre, St. Peter’sChurch, Bishops Waltham, SO32 1EE

25th September - 1000-1600 - Frame basket workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum.  See: www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

4th October - 0930-1600 - Willow Christmas Trees, Wessex Sculptors, UnitC1A, The Black Shed, Brockwood Park Barn, Bramdean, SO24 0LQ To book e-mail: annelain627@gmail.com

 

11th October - 1000-1600 - Petersfield Arts & Craft Society, Christmas Tree workshop.

 

24th October- 1000-1600 -Willow Christmas Tree Workshop - The Great Green Barn CIC,  Upper House Lane, Shamley Green, Surrey, GU5 0SX To Book see: greatgreenbarn.com  ‘Whats On’

 

6th November - 0930-1600 - Willow Christmas  Tree workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

 

8th & 9th November - 1100-1700 - Treve Christmas Show,   Treve Cottage, River Common, near Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9BH

trevefestival.weebly.com  for full details and map.

 

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

 

28th November -1000-1200 Everlasting Willow Wreath workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum

28th November - 1300-1500 - Everlasting Willow Wreath workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum.

 

29th November -1000-1200 Everlasting Willow Wreath workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum

29th November - 1300-1500 - Everlasting Willow Wreath workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum.

 

EVENTS 2026

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

20th November -1000-1200- Everlasting Willow Wreath Workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

20th November -1300-1500 Everlasting Willow Wreath Workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

 

21st November -1000-1200- Everlasting Willow Wreath Workshop, ald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.

21st November -1300- 1500 - Everlasting Willow Wreath Workshop, Weald & Downland Living Museum. See www.wealddown.co.uk for further information and to book.