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Traditional and contemporary willowweaving by an experienced maker.
Basketry and sculptural work using willow or other natural and found materials.
Basketmaking classes and tuition.

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Willow baskets, sculpture, tuition and other basketry things in Hastings and Rye area.

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*SOLD* My next basket for sale with the #artistsupportpledge (see below for info on this) £35 plus shipping. Diameter 40cm, depth 11cm. Swipe to see more pictures.
Smaller versions of this type of basket were made to serve bread in some countries like Poland. This larger version can be used but also hung on the wall when not in use. DM me if interested in buying.

ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many artists have found themselves without work, teaching, technical support and gallery work. Exhibitions and sales have disappeared. In an attempt to help alleviate some of this stress I have instigated the ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE #artistsupportpledge

The concept is a simple one. Artists post images of their work, on Instigram which they are willing to sell for no more than £200 each (not including shipping). Anyone can buy the work. Every time an artist reaches £1000 of sales, they pledge to spend £200 on another artist/s work
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To make a pledge, post your work with the #artistsupportpledge and follow the # to see everyone else's work. Keep updated on new opportunities and announcements @artistsupportpledge Repost and tell your friends, colleagues and collectors. Let generosity be infectious.

#supportartists #covid19 #coronavirus #livegenerously
#celticknotbasket #lockdownbaskets #basketry #artistssupportingartists #art #basketry #traditionalart

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Making use of wormy baskets. A real shame this basket got worms several years ago in a previous workshop. I treated it but it still had worm holes so I couldn't sell it. Too attached to it to let it go though so it came with me when I moved from Scotland. Glad to have found a use for it now. It won't last forever outside but better than sitting on a shelf in the workshop getting dusty!

#wormybasket #repurposed #plantpot #tomatoplant #cucumberplant #willowweaving #basketry #eastsussex #idenlock #romneymarsh

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My next piece for sale as part of the #artistssupportpledge £180 plus shipping
Height 27cm
Maximum width 40cm
Maximum depth 38cm
Swipe to see more pictures. DM me if interested.

ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many artists have found themselves without work, teaching, technical support and gallery work. Exhibitions and sales have disappeared. In an attempt to help alleviate some of this stress @matthewburrowsstudio instigated the ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE #artistsupportpledge

The concept is a simple one. Artists post images of their work, on Instigram which they are willing to sell for no more than £200 each (not including shipping). Anyone can buy the work. Every time an artist reaches £1000 of sales, they pledge to spend £200 on another artist/s work

#sculpturalbasket #basketryart #willowweaving #willow #artists @ptolemymann.art

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Made this basket for garlic this afternoon.....all from foraged willow that I cut and hand stripped just before making. Swipe right to see the tree the willow was cut from opposite our house and a little video of James's (@cecilonthemarsh) invention to help me get a good photo! In the video you can also see another garlic basket made I made yesterday from cultivated and machine stripped buff willow. The latest one is a bit more rustic but still works!
Theses baskets are also great as birdfeeders if a few fat balls are put in them. I'll be putting them in my Etsy shop tomorrow.
#garlicbasket #birdfeeder #whitewillow #willowweaving #willow #basketry #strippedwillow

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*SOLD* I'm selling this large sculptural basket as part of the #artistsupportpledge (see below for details)
It is a large basket 56cm diameter at its widest point and 23 cm high at its highest point. It's just been added for sale in our Marsh Willow Etsy shop for £230 but I'm selling on Instagram for £200 (not including shipping) as part of this initiative. DM me if interested.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many artists have found themselves without work, teaching, technical support and gallery work. Exhibitions and sales have disappeared. In an attempt to help alleviate some of this stress @matthewburrowsstudio instigated the ARTIST SUPPORT PLEDGE #artistsupportpledge

The concept is a simple one. Artists post images of their work, on Instagram which they are willing to sell for no more than £200 each (not including shipping). Anyone can buy the work. Every time an artist reaches £1000 of sales, they pledge to spend £200 on another artist/s work

#supportartists #covid19 #coronavirus #livegenerously
#asymetricalbasket
#sculpturalbasketry #willowweaving #sculpture #art #basketry
#basketryart #basketryartist

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Drying in the sun! The result of this afternoon's work with, my Marsh Willow partner, James. Visit @romneymarshwillow if you would like to see how we stripped the bark off this willow to create white willow. #whitewillow #strippedwillow #dryinginthesun #marshwillow

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Lovely colours of our willow ready to be made into charcoal. Follow our @romneymarshwillow instagram account and Marsh Willow Facebook page for updates on our willow products #notjustbaskets #willowproducts #artistscharcoal #willowcharcoal

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Inspired by @alisondickens_basketmaker I took my basket for a walk yesterday before it went off to its new owner.
#basketinnature #contemporarybasketry #sculpturalbasketry #basketry #willowweaving

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Just managed to get 11 plant supports in the campervan for delivery later today! Just three 4ft obelisks left unclaimed. Let me know by following the link in the bio for how to order if you would like one.. Last delivery today if you are in Hastings.
#willowgardenstructures #forsale #hastings #stleonards #rye #willowobelisks #eastsussex

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