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Norfolk Hedge Baskets

Contact name: Jonathon Carrie
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about 5 years
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Maker's bio

I make my baskets using hand cut materials from the Norfolk countryside. Naturally sustainable, cut, selected & crafted by hand. Basket making using natural & local materials is an ancient tradition & an environmentally sound solution to a sustainable future. In Norfolk there is great beauty in the hedgerows at any time of year; I aim to capture that beauty in my baskets. Hedge basket is the way that I describe my own basket style; rustic, shapely, colourful, useful & beautiful.

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Introduction to English willow basket making- Weekend course
Next date: 20th Apr 2024

Recent reviews

All maker's reviews
28 Mar 24'

Helene reviewed: Introduction to English willow basket making- Weekend course

"I thoroughly enjoyed the willow basket making course with Jonathan and his mascot Willow who was adorable! Jonathan was an excellent teacher. He helped ensure each of us got the tuition we needed to do a good job and make two baskets we could use and enjoy. On day two he really helped us consolidate our knowledge so that we felt able to apply our skills outside of the weekend session. Nice touch on Jonathan’s part to bring homemade cake and make coffee. He made sure we had enough breaks to keep us fresh and able to keep focused on the projects. If there was one thing I would enhance in the class it would be to add a bit more history and background about the tradition of growing and harvesting willow in Norfolk and basket making in the area."

24 Mar 24'

Karolina Fitzpatrick reviewed: Introduction to English willow basket making- Weekend course

"Very informative, relaxed and friendly course."

25 Feb 24'

Paula and Martha reviewed: Introduction to English willow basket making- Weekend course

"My daughter and I enjoyed our basket making weekend. We left appreciating the skill, time and attention needed to make such baskets. However, Jonathan was most patient and scaffolded us all in the group very well. It was a friendly environment and we recommend the weekend. Tip -take more food than you normally eat as your brain works very hard! You definitely need a cushion or two also. Thank you Jonathan. It was a pleasant family memory for us both 😊"

Norfolk Hedge Baskets responded:

"Hi Paula thank you very much for your lovely review and thanks to you and Martha for making it such a lovely weekend. I hope you got a good insight into the work that is involved in every basket that is made thanks Jonathon"

22 Jan 24'

Sally reviewed: Introduction to English willow basket making- Weekend course

"Really enjoyed the course, despite some ups and downs I’m chuffed with the end results…more physical than I imagined.. could have done with bringing an old cushion!"

Norfolk Hedge Baskets responded:

"Thank you Sally for taking the time to write such a kind review and for making the weekend so enjoyable, regards Jonathon"

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