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 / Mollie McMillen Basketmaker and Weaver
Oxfordshire Basketmakers / Mollie McMillen Basketmaker and Weaver

 

OB AGM with GUEST SPEAKER – MOLLIE MCMILLEN – Weaving Nature for Homes, Gardens and Hearts

SATURDAY, 22nd March 2025
2.00pm to 4.30pm

OB members only. VENUE: North Oxford Association Community Centre
Diamond Place
Summertown
Oxford 
OX2 7DP

AGM – read more for event info and guest speaker Mollie McMillen

The Oxfordshire Basketmakers are helping to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Basketmakers’ Association by hosting a Big Weave event on: Saturday 10th May from 11am – 4pm at St. Nicholas Church Hall, Elsfield Road Old Marston, OX3 0PR

The Big Weave is a social collaborative project where BA members together with local groups across the UK will create 50 frame baskets, promoting co-operation and friendship.

Read more for the BIG WEAVE social collaborative project.

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

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