Crafty Basketry

Contact name: Marianne van Niekerken

56
Total bookings

Rating

(85)

about 3 years
with CraftCourses

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

platinum award

Etchingham

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

8 hours

Next date: 19th Oct 2024

4 places left

(1)

£195.00

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WINCHELSEA

Crafty Basketry's Basket Weaving for Beginners - Day Course in Winchelsea

8 hours

Next date: 4th Dec 2024

6 places left

(2)

£130.00

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Etchingham

Crafty Basketry's Day Weaving Autumn or Christmas Wreaths and other Decorations in Etchingham

6 hours

Next date: 19th Oct 2024

4 places left

(3)

£130.00

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St. Michael's, Tenterden

Crafty Basketry's Lampshade - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent

7 hours

Next date: 27th Sep 2024

2 places left

£130.00

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WINCHELSEA

Crafty Basketry's Weaving a Willow or Rattan Lampshade - Day Course in Winchelsea

7 hours

Next date: 4th Dec 2024

6 places left

£135.00

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St. Michael's, Tenterden

Crafty Basketry's Weaving Christmas Wreaths and / or other Decorations at Tenterden

7 hours

Next date: 17th Nov 2024

6 places left

(2)

£130.00

platinum award

WINCHELSEA

Crafty Basketry's Weaving Christmas Wreaths and/or other Decorations in Winchelsea

6 hours

Next date: 4th Dec 2024

6 places left

£130.00

platinum award

St. Michael's, Tenterden

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

8 hours

Next date: 5th Oct 2024

1 place left

(18)

£130.00

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St. Michael's, Tenterden

Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket Making for Beginners - Day Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex

8 hours

Next date: 28th Sep 2024

5 places left

(6)

£130.00

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LEWES

Crafty Basketry's Willow Basket-weaving for Beginners - Day Course at Paddock Art Studios, Lewes

8 hours

Next date: 6th Oct 2024

6 places left

(5)

£130.00

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Etchingham

Crafty Basketry's Willow Lampshade - Day Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex

7 hours

Next date: 28th Sep 2024

6 places left

£130.00

platinum award

LEWES

Crafty Basketry's Willow Lampshade - Day Course at Paddock Art Studios, Lewes

7 hours

Next date: 6th Oct 2024

6 places left

(1)

£130.00

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LEWES

Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk and / or Cloche) - Course at Paddock Art Studios, Lewes

7 hours

Next date: 6th Oct 2024

6 places left

(1)

£130.00

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Etchingham

Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk and Cloche) - Day Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex

6½ hours

Next date: 28th Sep 2024

6 places left

£130.00

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Etchingham

Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) - Morning Course at King John's Nursery, Etchingham, East Sussex

3 hours

Next date: 28th Sep 2024

6 places left

(2)

£85.00

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Etchingham

Introduction to Basketry - Vessels Old and New - Day Course, Etchingham

6½ hours

Next date: 28th Sep 2024

6 places left

£130.00

platinum award

St. Michael's, Tenterden

Introduction to Basketry - Vessels Old and New - Full Day Course Tenterden

6½ hours

Next date: 17th Nov 2024

6 places left

£130.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews

24 Jun 24'

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

"I asked Marianne to do a basket making course at a friends house. 4 of us spent the most enjoyable day each of us making a beautiful basket. Marianne was so patient and made the day informative and fun. The 2 husbands had been sceptical but they thoroughly enjoyed it and were very proud of their baskets. I would love to do another course with her. Thank you ! "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thanks so much for your review, Jackie! On what felt like the first sunny day in months, we were in your friends' garden, underneath the fruit trees, weaving baskets. I couldn't have wished for a better atmosphere to teach you all about basketry and give you the best, most relaxing experience. Please thank your friends again for their hospitality, which knew no boundaries. I'd love to come and teach again. Perhaps something more playful like a lampshade or a few plant supports, or teach the grandchildren how to weave a humongous flower or enormous dragonfly. Wishing you a wonderful summer. "

11 Jun 24'

Neryne Marx reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Basket Weaving for Beginners - Day Course in Winchelsea

"Thank you very much Marianne for an AMAZING day of basket weaving with you! You are a wonderful teacher, patient and thorough. The atmosphere was relaxed, and I've loved all the historical facts you gave us about basket weaving throughout the day. I cannot recommend you highly enough, and would love to book another lesson very soon "

Crafty Basketry responded:

"How wonderful to hear, that you had such an amazing time! Thanks so much for the recommendation. It was lovely to see you completely getting into the making of your super basket and what a size it became to be! May it always bring a smile upon your face when looking at it. Hopefully, it won't be the only basket you'll ever make. Have a great summer!"

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"