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Crafty Basketry

Contact name: Marianne van Niekerken
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almost 3 years
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Maker's bio

Marianne has been a basketmaker since 2006 and teaches the age-old techniques now applied to contemporary baskets She teaches weaving with willow, hedgerow, rattan and rush. The locations are usually on smallholdings and forest school areas in Kent and East Sussex to fully experience the grounding power of nature. Classes are small, giving you all the guidance you need to create your very own design.

Courses, kits & gifts

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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk and / or Cloche) - Day Course in Winchelsea
Next date: 22nd May 2024
6 places left
(1)
£135.00
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Crafty Basketry's Basket Making for Beginners - Day Course at The Robertsbridge Club
Next date: 12th May 2024
6 places left
(2)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's basket making for beginners with Rattan or Stripped Willow - 2-day Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex
Next date: 4th Jul 2024
6 places left
(1)
£195.00
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Crafty Basketry's Basket Weaving for Beginners - Day Course in Winchelsea
Next date: 22nd May 2024
5 places left
(1)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Beginners Afternoon Course - Weaving a Plant Support in Penhurst Retreat Centre, East Sussex
Next date: 5th Jul 2024
5 places left
£80.00
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Crafty Basketry's Beginners Afternoon Course - Weaving an Autumn or Christmas Wreath in Penhurst Retreat Centre, East Sussex
Next date: 5th Oct 2024
6 places left
£80.00
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Crafty Basketry's Beginners Morning Course - Weaving a Plant Support in Penhurst Retreat Centre, East Sussex
Next date: 5th Jul 2024
6 places left
£80.00
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Crafty Basketry's Beginners Morning Course - Weaving an Autumn or Christmas Wreath in Penhurst Retreat Centre
Next date: 5th Oct 2024
6 places left
£80.00
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Crafty Basketry's Day Weaving Autumn or Christmas Wreaths and other Decorations in Etchingham
Next date: 19th Oct 2024
6 places left
(3)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Day Weaving Christmas Wreaths and other Decorations at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Next date: 5th Oct 2024
6 places left
£140.00
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Crafty Basketry's Day Weaving Plant Supports at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Next date: 5th Jul 2024
6 places left
£140.00
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Crafty Basketry's Lampshade - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent
Next date: 24th May 2024
4 places left
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Lampshade - Day Course at The Robertsbridge Club
Next date: 12th May 2024
6 places left
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Stripped Willow or Rattan Lampshade - Day Course at Penhurst Retreat Centre
Next date: 5th Jul 2024
6 places left
£140.00
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Crafty Basketry's Weaving a Willow or Rattan Lampshade - Day Course in Winchelsea
Next date: 22nd May 2024
6 places left
£135.00
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Crafty Basketry's Weaving Christmas Wreaths and / or other Decorations at Tenterden
Next date: 27th Sep 2024
6 places left
(2)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Weaving Christmas Wreaths and/or other Decorations in Winchelsea
Next date: 4th Dec 2024
6 places left
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent
Next date: 24th May 2024
5 places left
(17)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's willow basket making for beginners - Day course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex
Next date: 31st May 2024
6 places left
(3)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners - Day Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex
Next date: 31st May 2024
6 places left
(6)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners - Day Course at Penhurst Retreat Centre, East Sussex
Next date: 5th Jul 2024
6 places left
(7)
£140.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket-weaving for Beginners - Day Course at Paddock Art Studios, Lewes
Next date: 26th May 2024
5 places left
(5)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Lampshade - Day Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex
Next date: 31st May 2024
6 places left
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Lampshade - Day Course at Paddock Art Studios, Lewes
Next date: 26th May 2024
3 places left
(1)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk and / or Cloche) - Course at Paddock Art Studios, Lewes
Next date: 26th May 2024
3 places left
(1)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk and Cloche) - Day Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex
Next date: 31st May 2024
6 places left
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk and Cloche) - Day Course at The Robertsbridge Club
Next date: 12th May 2024
6 places left
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) - Afternoon Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex
Next date: 31st May 2024
6 places left
(1)
£85.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) - Afternoon Course at the Robertsbridge Club
Next date: 12th May 2024
5 places left
£75.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) - Morning Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex
Next date: 31st May 2024
6 places left
(2)
£85.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) - Morning Course at The Robertsbridge Club, Robertsbridge, East Sussex
Next date: 12th May 2024
4 places left
£75.00
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Introduction to Basketry - Vessels Old and New - Day Course, Etchingham
Next date: 31st May 2024
6 places left
£130.00
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Introduction to Basketry - Vessels Old and New - Full Day Course Tenterden
Next date: 24th May 2024
5 places left
£130.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
29 Apr 24'

Jane reviewed: Crafty Basketry's basket making for beginners with Rattan or Stripped Willow - 2-day Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex

"I thoroughly enjoyed my weekend course learning how to make a basket with Marianne. She is an excellent teacher, full of passion for her craft and making you feel at ease from the start. A lovely countryside location to spend a relaxing, creative weekend. I can not believe how beautiful my very own basket is and it has been much admired! Marianne has also provided useful follow up information if we want to pursue this mindful hobby at home. However I think I will book another course and bring my husband along next time!"

Crafty Basketry responded:

"What a wonderful review, Jane! Thank you very much! Two-day courses are always such fun for me too, as I can share all the ins and outs of the craft with eager learners like yourself, who then end up with the most impressive baskets. I'm so proud of what you achieved, as you combined and made good use of some lovely coloured willow. So nice to hear that you've now enthused your husband to come along with you next time. Perhaps you could weave a lampshade, while he creates two plant supports. A win-win, ha, ha! I'll look forward to working with you both towards another amazing result. Thanks again, Jane."

27 Apr 24'

Rachel reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Support (Obelisk or Cloche) at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden - Morning Course

"Lovely course making a willow obelisk in a beautiful setting. Marianne is keeping this craft alive and sharing her passion. I loved my obelisk ! "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thanks very much for your 5-star review, Rachel! I hope your plant support found a great place in your garden and things are beginning to grow up it now. I trust the notes I sent round were self-explanatory and you'll make a few more while following them. Have a great gardening year and hope to see you again sometime, and perhaps try your hand at making a lampshade, or even a basket. You were great fun, having you around on the course. All the best for now, Marianne"

26 Apr 24'

Sue Cottrell reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Support (Obelisk or Cloche) at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden - Morning Course

"19/04/24 I completed the day course on making a basket. I found the course quite challenging for me but Marianne was patient and supportive throughout the day. She has an abundance of knowledge about the craft and I learnt a lot about the processes involved. I am happy that I managed to complete a basket. Thank you Marianne for all your support."

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you so much for your review, Sue! It was lovely to have you on board. You're so modest, as you made a massive basket; great size and shape and I love the colours. Well done, you! I hope you'll have a lot of pleasure, using your basket over the years."

24 Apr 24'

Donna Young reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent

"I recently completed a one day basket weaving course with Marianne at the Cow Shed in Tenterden. I have to say, it was a full on day but so enjoyable! Basket weaving is quite hard work but Marianne was so friendly, patient and encouraging that I managed to keep going, and produce a basket that I was very proud of for my first attempt. Thank you Marianne for sharing your fantastic skills and for being such a wonderful teacher. I certainly would like to come back to try making something else as it's so satisfying when you finally achieve the finished object. "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you so much for your review! It was a pleasure to show you all the ins and outs, Donna. I'm living the life, teaching people like you; so enthusiastic and eager to learn. Basket weaving is one of the more difficult projects, as it's a long process and it's quite particular, as the tensions need to be right to hold things and be strong. I think you may like the process of weaving a lampshade or plant support, as it's more playful. Lampshades can be made as an artform and won't need to be strong. You already know the main techniques, so it should be an enjoyable challenge. Look forward to working with you again soon."

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