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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.

CHRISTMAS MAKER'S FAIR AT THE OLD BREWERY STUDIOS

Friday 12th - Monday 15th December

10am-4.30pm

Our workshop will become a little shop and doors will be open throughout the weekend, come and join us on Friday 12th for a hot spiced apple juice. Work on sale by local makers all lovingly hand made. Seasonal delights and festive cheer, come over and visit us and get that sparkly feeling just before Santa arrives!

 Leather work by  Justin Capp, stunning wreaths by Tracey Matheison of Foxtail Lilly, Bird of the Month Calendars by artist Carry Akroyd, ceramics by Steph Bowden-Hughes, Rich Gibson and Hannah Smid, raw honey by Nisha Keshav, preserves by Penny Tomalin and baskets by Kirk and Sue. 

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