These include professional basketmakers and teachers as well as researchers, collectors and people who simply like baskets or enjoy ‘having a go’ from time to time.
Delivered through a regular programme of workshops, talks, visits, social gatherings and with opportunities to exhibit.
New members are always very welcome.
This link will take you to our OB Ticket Tailor page for booking online.
Book your 2026 Events and Workshop places here, TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM MONDAY, 10th DECEMBER.
JANUARY – NYS (New Year Social) Saturday 10th January, 11.00am – 4.30pm.This year’s NYS will be a whole day event as we are having two speakers.
OB members only. VENUE: NOA, Diamond Place in Summertown, Oxford
WOVEN LAMPSHADES with MOLLIE McMILLEN using willow, rush and cattails. Saturday 7th February 2026 9:30am – 5:00pm. OB members only.
For more information about the workshop click on the link here
WILLOW PLANT SUPPORTS with THE STICKSMITH using willow. Saturday 14th March 2026 9:30am – 5:00pm.
For more information about the workshop click on the link here
MARCH – AGM
(Annual General Meeting) Saturday 28th March, 2.00pm – 4.30pm. Speakers Mark Nesbitt and Ruth Stungo. OB members only. NEW VENUE: Mill Street Arts in Eynsham.
WILLOW SHOULDER BAGS with SARAH Le BRETON. Saturday 9th May 2026 9:30am – 5:30pm. OB members only.
For more information about the workshop click on the link here
GLEANING PLANT FIBRES and COILED BASKETRY with artist FRED BRANSON, at North Aston Organics. Saturday 13th June 2026 10am – 4:30pm. OB members only.
For more information about the workshop click on the link here
CONTEMPORARY ASYMMETRIC FORAGING BASKETS with CLARE SHIVLOCK. Saturday 11th July 2026 9:30am – 5:00pm. OB members only.
For more information about the workshop click on the link here
