WELCOME TO

SUE KIRK WILLOW BASKETS

My husband Kirk and I 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 on two plots located in King’s Cliffe.

We both weave just a mile away from the willow beds at our workshop, The Old Brewery Studios. Here the home grown willows are woven into bespoke traditional and contemporary baskets for homes and gardens. Sue also teaches basketry from the workshop.

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.

Boulder Form 5 and 6 with Pebbles
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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.

Availability on our 2025 Workshop Programme

Workshops for complete beginners

If you are a complete beginner we have three fabulous tutors who will be teaching here in October and November. Judi Evans will be teaching Round Shoppers. Emma and Stuart from the Coddiwomplers will be teaching the spiral and plait technique and Christmas decorations. They are all experts in teaching beginners and have some fun projects to teach. These introductory courses are designed to give you a flavour of working with willow. 

Wednesday 29th October,  Spirals and Plaits with The Coddiwomplers

Thursday 30th and Friday 31st October, Round Shopper with Judi Evans

Thursday 27th November, Christmas Decorations with The Coddiwomplers

 

 

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