OXFORDSHIRE BASKETMAKERS

Conversations in the Life of Liliana Segre by Elizabeth Adams
Curvy Kindling Basket by Joanna Soedring
Ash Splint Basket with Bunny Ear Handles by Michelle Mateo
Bicycle Basket by Angela Edward
Hollow Forms 1, 2 and 3 by Joanna Gilmour
Untitled by Janice Brooklyn
Empty Vessels by Judith Ferns
Mad Red Hex by Jackie Sweet
Ship Shape by Clair Murphy
Lanzarote by Sally Roach
All the Trimmings by Penny Maltby

Today, the OB has many members throughout Oxfordshire and beyond.

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. 

2025 / WHAT'S ON / WORKSHOPS

A quick glance...

Oxfordshire Basketmakers / Laurence Knoop / small rope trivet
Oxfordshire Basketmakers / Laurence Knoop / small rope trivet

The WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL but please email the course/booking co-ordinator courses@oxfordshirebasketmakers.com to be placed on a waiting list.

CELTIC KNOT rope trivets and baskets with LAURENCE KNOOP.

SATURDAY 4th October,
10.00am – 4.30pm.

Read more for Celtic knot rope trivets and baskets workshop, booking forms and information. 

OB members only. Workshop will be held at St Nicholas Church Hall, Church Lane, Marston, Oxford OX3 0PR

 

Oxfordshire Basketmakers / Richard and Suzanne Kerwood / Breton Baskets
Oxfordshire Basketmakers / Richard and Suzanne Kerwood / Breton Baskets

The WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL but please email the course/booking co-ordinator courses@oxfordshirebasketmakers.com to be placed on a waiting list.

BRETON STYLE willow baskets workshop with RICHARD and SUE KERWOOD.

SATURDAY 8th November,
10.00am – 4.30pm.

Read more for Breton Willow workshop, booking forms and information. 

OB members only. Workshop will be held at St Nicholas Church Hall, Church Lane, Marston, Oxford OX3 0PR

Of interest to all OB members – Cockpit Basketmakers’ Award

Applications Now Open: Cockpit Basketmakers’ Award

Deadline: 12 October at midnight

The Basketmakers’ Award at Cockpit offers subsidised studio space within the creative community at Cockpit, business support including one-to-one coaching and selling and promotional opportunities including two annual Open Studios events.

The deadline to apply is 12th October at midnight. For more details and to apply, click here.

https://cockpitstudios.org/apply/awards-and-bursaries/

The BA are recruiting new Directors for the Board. If interested please click on the link here: BA RECRUITMENT