Summer ‘25 Newsletter
Please find below the latest news from my Summer Newsletter sent to my mailing list on the 17th June. Sent out quarterly, my newsletter always announces my next set of willow weaving workshops, (enabling you to book before these are released to the general public), and also features news about forthcoming craft festivals, exhibitions 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.
Exhibition: MAKE Southwest Maker Member Show, 28th June - 1st November, Bovey Tracey, Devon. I’m delighted to have two of my baskets at the 70th annual exhibition from the 28th June - 1st November. These new Ose baskets, (see above left photo), showcase my more artistic craftsmanship work in which I explore the endangered basketry technique of skeining and my love of sculptural forms. For further details https://makesouthwest.org.uk/all-activity/maker-member-show-2025
Event: Exeter Craft Festival, 3rd - 5th July. Set on the historic Cathedral Green, this festival features over 100 stalls that showcase the work of the West Country’s best artists and makers. At this, my first Exeter Craft Festival, I will be showcasing an extensive range of my baskets, including ‘one of a kind’ work and willow lampshades, all for you to purchase! 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, from April - October I am spending time weaving, teaching, demonstrating and immersed in life at this historic residence.
So far this once in a lifetime residency has been everything I could ever wish for! To be inspired and nurtured in such a wonderful place, full of incredible people who carry the values of Morris and the Arts & Crafts movement forward, it is my dream come true. (see above middle photo). Residency dates and further details will appear throughout the year on my News page. For Kelmscott Manor details & ticket booking https://kelmscottmanor.org.uk
Website Shop: A range of baskets and willow lighting features, all handwoven by myself, can be purchased through my online shop. New ‘one of a kind’ baskets now available (see above right hand photo). You’re most welcome to also get in touch if you are in need of a bespoke basket or chair seat repair.
September - December Workshops: Now available to book via my website, regular one and two day workshops held at Chevithorne in Devon.
New for Autumn ‘25 a one day shoulder bag workshop that features the fashionable diagonal / Irish side weave. Gift vouchers can be purchase for any of these workshops from my website.
To book your place/s online head to my website workshop page. https://www.sarahlebreton.co.uk/workshops
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(Featured image is of my Ose baskets that will be on show at the MAKE Southwest exhibition).