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Welcome to Oxfordshire Basketmakers

Oxfordshire Basketmakers (OB) promotes basketry in Oxfordshire and beyond through a regular programme of basketry workshops, talks, visits and social gatherings; there are also opportunities to exhibit.

OB was founded in 1999. It developed out of an informal group of local makers and enthusiasts who for some years had been meeting and sharing their skills. Founder members were inspired by the first Oxford Summer School (1991), the Pitt Rivers Museum's exhibition Basketmakers (1992), the activities of the national Basketmakers' Association and the City & Guilds basketry courses offered by the City Lit in London.

Today OB has more than 100 members throughout Oxfordshire and beyond. These include professional basketmakers and teachers as well as researchers, collectors and many people who simply like baskets or enjoy 'having a go' from time to time.

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Saturday, 18 November 2023

Hazel Baskets with Suz Williams

This workshop will introduce you to the endangered heritage craft of split hazel basketry. Some experience of weaving would be beneficial.

Workshop fee: £90 per person.  Materials cost: £15 per person to be paid in cash on the day.  Workshop & Venue: 10.00am-16.30pm. St Nicholas Church Hall, Elsfield Road, Old Marston OX3 0PR

Please download these documents for more information about the workshop: Hazel basket info pdf and Booking form pdf or go to the Events page for more information about all our events and workshops.