Spring ‘26 Newsletter
Please find below the latest news from my Spring Newsletter sent to my mailing list on the 9th February. Sent out quarterly, my newsletter always announces my next set of willow weaving workshops and also features news about forthcoming craft festivals, events and my Maker in Residence. If you’ve not already done so, you can sign up to my mailing list by filling in the simple form that appears in the footer of my website pages.
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Welcome to my Spring newsletter! Find out about my latest series of workshops, upcoming craft festivals, my Maker in Residency at Kelmscott Manor and much more. May warm sunshine be blessing us soon! Sarah X
Website Shop: A range of baskets and willow lighting features, all handwoven by myself, can be purchased through my online shop. My Morris inspired basket collection, created during my time as Maker in Residence at his home Kelmscott Manor in Oxfordshire is now available (see Flower Basket in above right hand photo). You’re also most welcome to get in touch if you are in need of a bespoke basket or chair seat repair.
Bespoke Weaving Experiences: I only now have a couple of dates remaining available each month until October, so if interested, please get in touch asap!
At my home studio in a beautiful Devon garden setting I offer the opportunity to make one of the baskets that I’ve designed for my Willow Day Workshops. For up to 3 people, great for those who wish to learn in a smaller group or for that special occasion. From £175.
Having teaching specifically tailored to you is incredibly rare and extremely valuable. This is why for intermediate basket weavers, I now offer one day, (or more if you’d like!) private training with 1:1 or 2:1 tuition. From £200.
Workshop Gift Vouchers: Making ideal birthday and special occasion presents, you can purchase part or full payment vouchers towards any of my one and two day workshops. A great experience for loved ones and friends who can choose which basket they will be creating. Valid for 2 years, your lucky recipient will receive an electronic gift card that can be emailed or printed out. From £65 - £195, available to purchase instantly from my website.
Events: Craft Festival, 12th - 14th June, Bovey Tracey, Devon. I’m delighted to have been selected to showcase my baskets, lighting features and chair seating for my 4th consecutive year. Featuring over 200 of the top contemporary UK craft makers, Craft Festival is the ultimate creative feast for all our souls! For further details & ticket booking https://www.craftfestival.co.uk/Bovey-Tracey
Exeter Craft Festival, 9th - 11th July, Devon. Following last year’s success, I will be again showcasing and demonstrating my craft on the Cathedral Green. With over 100 stalls featuring the work of the West Country’s best artists and makers. Free admission. Further details https://exetercraftfestival.co.uk
Maker in Residence at Kelmscott Manor, in Oxfordshire. Once the cherished home of William Morris, the great designer-craftsman, writer, conservationist and revolutionary socialist, in 2025 I had the experience of a lifetime being their Maker in Residence. 2026 will see my return to install a large willow leaf community sculpture for the April - October open season, teaching, showcasing basketry work inspired by my time at the manor and having my Morris basket collection available to purchase in their shop.
For Kelmscott Manor details & ticket booking https://kelmscottmanor.org.uk
Featured image is of my new for summer ‘26 Chic Basket Willow Day Workshop.