at Crafts Study Centre, University for the Creative Arts, Falkner Road, Farnham, Surrey GU9 7DS
I am one of sixteen full-time professional willow basket makers, artists and sculptors who are exhibiting at “Nourish” at the Crafts Study Centre in Farnham. Curated by Lois Walpole, Nourish is an exciting adventure into the wonders of willow, showcasing the beauty and variety of colour and form that can be created with traditional skills and materials.
Hailing from all over Britain, the exhibitors will be representing the skill, sustainability and creativity that is embodied in their long-term dedication to willow as the medium for their craft. They want their audience not only to enjoy the beauty and form of these woven objects, but to embrace their work as a force for good, providing both nourishment for the wellbeing of everyone who comes into contact with it and for the planet.
Over fifty basketry items will be on show, made predominantly with willow but also with additions of other materials such as hazel, rush and leather. As well as baskets for practical purposes, (of both contemporary and heritage design from different regions), there will be furniture, sculptural baskets and sculptures, (both animal and abstract, for indoor and outdoor display).
See more on the exhibition Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/nourishexhibition22/
I will be exhibiting three Woven Pots and my Sea Creature
