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SUE KIRK WILLOW BASKETS

Kirk and Sue have been working with willow since 1998 originally inspired by the sustainability of the craft and the benefits which willow brings to the environment. Kirk grows several varieties of basket willows organically on two plots located in King’s Cliffe. 

Sue weaves just a mile away from the willow beds at their workshop, The Old Brewery Studios. Here the home grown willows are woven into bespoke traditional and contemporary baskets and sculpture. Sue's sculpture is available from The Stratford Gallery in the Cotswolds and B.C.M.T. Gallery in Kingston N.Y.

Throughout the year Sue and Kirk host professional basketmaking tutors from UK and Europe.

We advise you to make an appointment if you would like to visit the workshop. Sorry, The workshop is closed to visitors whilst a class is taking place.

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The Old Brewery Studios

Willow Weaving Workshops 2026

Our new willow weaving workshop programme for 2026 will be available on the Workshop page on 1st November at 9am. We have a brilliant line of of top quality basketmaking tutors from UK and Europe, We can assure you'll be spoilt for choice! One, two and three day workshops will be available for all levels of basketmaking ability. Learn traditional and contemporary techniques from professionals, in a basketry workshop setting in beautiful rural Northamptonshire.

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WOVEN FROM THE FIELD

 

My  exhibition with Rosalind Stoddart at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum  runs until 15th November. Large scale sculpture and Textiles are on show celebrating the connection we both have with the land where we grow our materials.

Carry Ackroyd's exhibition 'Found in the Fields' runs alongside ours, it celebrates the life of John Clare and Carry's work beautifully illustrates his poetry.

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