Traditional Baskets

Green Log Basket 1

Traditional Baskets hand woven by Kirk

Replace your household plastic containers with an ecological and more aesthetic alternative

The beauty of the design combined with the functional and sustainable qualities of the materials makes these baskets pleasurable to use. Replace your household plastic containers with an ecological and more aesthetic alternative. All willow is grown organically here King’s Cliffe by Kirk. Kirk grows, harvests, sorts and dries the willow before it is carefully selected to be woven into a basket. Baskets can last a lifetime and be repaired. We also repair baskets.

If you would like to commission a traditional basket, contact Kirk on kirk@transitionkingscliffe.org.uk 

We no longer make square basketry.

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oval shopping basket

red spiral tray

berry basket

Garden basket

Kindling basket

Kirk harvesting willow

willow hook, cutting the rods

Barrel basket

Flower basket

Log basket

Large Spiral Tray

spiral tray with handles

Our 2025 Workshop Programme

Workshops for beginners

If you are a complete beginner we have three fabulous tutors who will be teaching here in October and November. Judi Evans will be teaching Round Shoppers. Emma and Stuart from the Coddiwomplers will be teaching the spiral and plait technique and Christmas decorations. They are all experts in teaching beginners and have some fun projects to teach. These introductory courses are designed to give you a flavour of working with willow. 

Workshop availability

*Nadine Anderson will be here in September to teach her beautiful contemporary Arch and Nut Baskets using rush with a bent hazel frame.

*Judy Simmonds will also be here in November to teach the beautiful willow Celtic Knot Basket which is an incredible structure, held together with tension and balance.

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