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Crafty Basketry

Contact name: Marianne van Niekerken
53
Total bookings
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(80)
almost 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

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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk and Cloche) - Day Course in Winchelsea
Next date: 22nd May 2024
6 places left
(1)
£135.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) - Afternoon Course in Winchelsea
Next date: 22nd May 2024
6 places left
£85.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) - Morning Course in Winchelsea
Next date: 22nd May 2024
6 places left
£85.00
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Crafty Basketry's Afternoon Beginners Course - Weaving an Autumn or Christmas Wreath at the Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden
Next date: 4th Oct 2024
6 places left
£85.00
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Crafty Basketry's Afternoon Course - Weaving and Decorating an Autumn or Christmas Wreath, Winchelsea
Next date: 4th Dec 2024
6 places left
£85.00
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Crafty Basketry's Basket Making for Beginners - Day Course at The Robertsbridge Club
Next date: 27th Apr 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
£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
6 places left
£80.00
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Crafty Basketry's Beginners Afternoon Course - Weaving an Autumn or Christmas Wreath - Tenterden
Next date: 4th Oct 2024
6 places left
£85.00
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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 Beginners Morning Course - Weaving an Autumn or Christmas Wreath, Tenterden
Next date: 4th Oct 2024
6 places left
(2)
£85.00
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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 Christmas Wreaths and other Decorations at Tenterden
Next date: 4th Oct 2024
6 places left
(2)
£130.00
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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 Hedgerow Basket Making for Beginners - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden
Next date: 17th Nov 2024
6 places left
(14)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Lampshade - Day Course at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden, Kent
Next date: 24th May 2024
6 places left
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Lampshade - Day Course at The Robertsbridge Club
Next date: 27th Apr 2024
6 places left
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Morning Beginners Course - Weaving an Autumn or Christmas Wreath at the Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden
Next date: 4th Oct 2024
6 places left
£85.00
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Crafty Basketry's Morning Course - Weaving and Decorating an Autumn or Christmas Wreath, Winchelsea
Next date: 4th Dec 2024
6 places left
£85.00
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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 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
6 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: 2nd 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: 2nd 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: 28th Apr 2024
3 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: 2nd 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: 28th Apr 2024
6 places left
(1)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Support (Obelisk or Cloche) at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden - Afternoon Course
Next date: 24th May 2024
6 places left
£85.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Support (Obelisk or Cloche) at Cowshed Workshop, Tenterden - Morning Course
Next date: 24th May 2024
6 places left
£85.00
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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: 2nd May 2024
6 places left
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk and Cloche) - Day Course at Paddock Art Studios, Lewes
Next date: 28th Apr 2024
5 places left
(1)
£130.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk and Cloche) - Day Course at The Robertsbridge Club
Next date: 27th Apr 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: 2nd May 2024
4 places left
(1)
£85.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) - Afternoon Course at Paddock Art Studios, Lewes
Next date: 28th Apr 2024
5 places left
£85.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) - Afternoon Course at the Robertsbridge Club
Next date: 27th Apr 2024
6 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: 2nd May 2024
6 places left
(2)
£85.00
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Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk or Cloche) - Morning Course at Paddock Art Studios, Lewes
Next date: 28th Apr 2024
3 places left
(1)
£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: 27th Apr 2024
6 places left
£75.00
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Introduction to Basketry - Vessels Old and New - Day Course, Etchingham
Next date: 2nd 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
6 places left
£130.00

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
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."

22 Apr 24'

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

"This was without doubt the most rewarding, fulfilling and glorious way to spend a weekend. I did Marianne’s two day course and I wish I could have stayed two weeks. She is so patient and careful in how she guides you, just enough support to encourage self belief but on hand if you need more. I love my basket, so proud!"

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Moyna! What a wonderful review! So fantastic to hear that you wished it could've continued for longer. For me, it was just so amazing to see you enjoying yourself as much as I always do, weaving a basket. So can I challenge you to make a log basket next time? Or would you like to go for something a bit more playful and arty like a lampshade? So chuffed with your review! Thank you very much and see you again soon, I'm sure."

22 Apr 24'

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

"Marianne was a good teacher, explaining everything in a clear and enthusiastic way. It was a fun and educational day, both my wife and I came away with baskets we are proud of. We both recommend the course."

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Thank you very much for your 5-star review, Peter! I felt so flattered to hear that you planned your holiday in England around my Crafty Basketry course in Tenterden and not the other way around! You each made a great, sturdy basket to last you a lifetime. I hope you will have lots of fun, doing many more amazing craft courses in the future, now that you're both retired. Have fun and live life to the full!"

8 Apr 24'

Debbie J reviewed: Crafty Basketry's Willow Plant Supports (Obelisk and Cloche) - Day Course in Winchelsea

"I can highly recommend the course with Marianne. I felt a huge sense of achievement with the plant support and cloche which I made. The day flew by, was great fun and I learnt so much. Marianne was so patient and supportive every step of the way."

Crafty Basketry responded:

"Oh Debbie, I'm over the moon with your review and recommendation! Thank you so very much! It's always so good to hear that I'm getting it right. It means so much to me that people have the best experience and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I hope to see you again sometime, perhaps for a lampshade course? All the best for now, Marianne"

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