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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
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 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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