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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 2027

Our new willow weaving workshop programme for 2027 is now available on the workshop page. We have a brilliant line up of of top quality basketmaking tutors from UK and Europe, with a diverse collection of heritage and contemporary baskets we assure you'll be spoilt for choice! One, two, three and four day workshops will be available for all levels of basketmaking ability. Learn from talented professional makers, in a basketry workshop set in beautiful rural Northamptonshire.

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THE NEW PAYMENT POLICY FOR STUDENTS IN 2027

A message to our students... this year, we have changed our payments system. Due to an unprecedented amount of cancellations last year, Sue spent many hours doing admin instead of weaving baskets! This has become unsustainable so we have had to make the following changes:

*when you make the payment for your booking, 50% of your payment will be a non-refundable.

*If you cancel your booking well before the date of the workshop we will refund 50% of your payment, this gives us time to find a replacement student.

*If you cancel your booking within 4 weeks of the date of a workshop, we will only refund the remaining 50% of your payment if we can find a replacement student for your workshop.

We hope you understand and find these new terms acceptable.

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