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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
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Contemporary Baskets for Houghton Hall , The Stables. Norfolk By Design 2019
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2 bulbous herringbone weave-s
oval herringbone weave basket (2)
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bulbous herringbone weave basket
asymetric close up
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Sue Kirk 6
oval bulbous hazel handle
round interlace

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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