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Contemporary Baskets

inspired by natural forms such as pebbles and boulders

These baskets are inspired by natural forms such as pebbles and boulders and man-made forms especially large scale ceramic vases. I have also been in awe of the work of Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth since I studied at Bretton Hall and had access to The Yorkshire Sculpture Park . When weaving these baskets I feel as though I am building sculptural forms. I become lost in repetition of the weave and enjoy the fluidity of the willow. Usually each basket informs the next one.

If you would like to commission a contemporary basket contact Sue to discuss your order.

  • 07415 240944
  • suekirkwillowbaskets@outlook.com
side shot oval basket-s
3xhazel handle
oval and tall slewed x2
2020newsimage-s
Contemporary Baskets for Houghton Hall , The Stables. Norfolk By Design 2019
spring2015 011
2 bulbous herringbone weave-s
oval herringbone weave basket (2)
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bulbous herringbone weave basket
asymetric close up
close up hazel handle-s
close up sphere
Sue Kirk 6
oval bulbous hazel handle
round interlace

CHRISTMAS POP-UP SHOP

 

We will open our workshop doors this coming Saturday 30th November, until Saturday 21st December, from 10am-5pm, we are closed on Sundays.

On sale we will have traditional and contemporary baskets and basketry tools and books. We also have a great selection of work on sale by local artists and craftspeople including calendars by Carry Ackroyd, ceramics by Steph Bowden-Hughes, prints by Alice Darkling, cards and prints by Amanda Rigby, ceramics and raku by Richard Gibson, Leather work by Justin Capp and wreaths by Tracey Mathieson. Plus delicious honey from the biodynamic hives of Nisha Keshav and mouth watering home made preserves by Penny Tomalin.

Kirk and i will be working there at the same time, so do pop in and say 'hello'.

The Old Brewery Studios, 51-53 West Street, Kings Cliffe, Peterbrough, PE8 6XB

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