Located next to the Malvern Hills
Started making baskets with willow, learning from Hans and Madelone Mattes in Ballingeary, Macroom, in County Cork and harvesting willow from Tallow, near Yougal, we all met at a Winter Solstice gathering at the Ashram 1991.
1992 weaving at the Malvern Arts Workshop, thanks to Janet Maguffy
1994 Forest Fair demonstrating
1994 demonstrating with Hobby Horse Craft Fairs throughout the Midlands.
1995 agent, Charles Cordell of Acorn Activities, classes begin
1995 Teachng at Glastonbury Festuval
Regular teaching days in Malvern and festivals
2010 Basketry Sudio completed
Courses, kits & gifts
Basket making for beginners using traditional willow basketry techniques
"This was our second visit to Jonny and Becky for basketmaking and we will be booking again soon. My 80 year old Mum was determined to come back! They are both such great teachers. They are both infinitely patient and gracious and encouraging. At every step you are coached and enabled in the process. We came away with beautiful baskets and a sense of achievement. The second visit was good too as we have consolidated some of the techniques. Our thumbs were not so sore and neither were our shoulders - it's quite a physical craft. Don't deliberate - book it! You won't regret this. And if you can afford it, definitely book the lunch. It was excellent. "
Basket Making Malvern responded:
"It was so lovely to work with you both again Petra!
You have made some very fine looking baskets and we'd be honoured to work with you again.
Thank you
Becky and Jonny
"
"Just an amazing day! Becky and Johnny were everywhere solving our confusion with amazing patience, and they are both real people persons. Great food, so book the lunch if you can. Lovely work space in the barn. Johnny's music taste is perfect :) It's hard work though so be prepared to be shattered and a bit sore from thumbing willow all day. We went home with our lovely baskets and the cat has moved into one already. I didn't think I could produce something so beautiful. Thanks "
"Had a wonderful time making my basket and so proud with what I created. The whole experience was great fun, the atmosphere was so friendly and instructions were very clear. Never felt out of my depth and I could ask any questions without feeling stupid. Already want to go back to make another basket. "
Basket Making Malvern responded:
"Thank you Ruby. It was a lovely day for us too and you would be very welcome to come back anytime. "
"My friend and I attended course in January
Becky had been very kind in rearranging this numerous times due to us both having caring roles
On the day Becky was very kind and patient with us and we both came home with a useable basket "
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