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...

The BA are thrilled to launch their anniversary celebrations with a series of talks exclusively for BA members. On Saturday 25 January, they will be welcoming photographer Yeshen Venema to open the series.

https://basketmakersassociation.org.uk/whats-on/50th-anniversary-photography-zoom-talk-with-yeshen-venema/

Oxfordshire Basketmakers / Rosie Farey
Rush ‘Sea Urchin’ Basket / photo copyright / Rosie Farey

RUSH ‘SEA URCHIN’ basket workshop with ROSIE FAREY.

SATURDAY 1st February,
10.00am – 4.30pm.

**WAITING LIST NOW OPEN**

Rosie Farey – Rush ‘Sea Urchin’ baskets – read more for info and booking forms

OB members only.

CHANGE OF VENUE: The workshop will now be held at North Oxford Association Community Centre
Diamond Place
Summertown
Oxford 
OX2 7DP

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

MAY – OB workshop contribution towards the BA 50th anniversary project, Framed Baskets.

Once confirmed all details will be updated, including when bookings will open. 

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

BRETON STYLE willow baskets workshop with RICHARD and SUE KERWOOD.

SATURDAY 8th November,
10.00am – 4.30pm.

Once prices have been confirmed all details will be updated, including when bookings will open. 

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