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Ash splint basket workshop 2023

I’ve been teaching a lot at Greenwood Days recently, including an ash splint basket making workshop. Starting from raw splints as they come off the tree, participants learn to grade and prepare the material before we start weaving. We fit … Continue reading

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How to make ash splint baskets pdf

I love teaching ash splint basket making to groups but realise that not everyone can get to a workshop. To help you get started with this fantastic basket making material, I’ve produced a simple pdf download of instructions. The guide … Continue reading

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Ash splint basket making in Staffordshire

I had an amazing couple of days at Hassal Green Nature Reserve teaching an ash splint basket making course for a lovely group. During the workshop, we learned about sourcing, grading and preparing ash splint before getting on with weaving … Continue reading

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Ash splint flower basket commission

I recently finished this ash splint basket commission in time for Christmas. My client had seen a basket being used in an online video and asked if I could recreate it from a screenshot. The basket is woven from english … Continue reading

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Ash splint pack basket 2021

Here is the latest of my ash splint pack baskets which I’m super pleased with. The basket is 18″ high to the rim and 14″ wide at the belly. Woven from pounded English ash splints and fitted with veg-tan leather … Continue reading

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First ash splint packbasket of 2021

Here’s the first of a few packbaskets that I’m currently working on. They are 18″ high to the rim and 14″ approx wide at the belly. Fitted with veg tan leather straps and solid brass buckles. If you are interested … Continue reading

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Weaving ash splint pack baskets

Winter is typically the time when I make more items for sale and makes a nice counterpoint to the summer of teaching craft courses. This summer I’m enjoying weaving some ash splint packbasket commissions using the beautiful ash splint from … Continue reading

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Bending bonds and handles for Devon stave baskets

The handle, rim and bottom bond for the Devon stave basket are made from freshly cut ash coppice. I use small diameter poles which are cleft into four pieces and then shaped with a drawknife while clamped in the shavehorse. … Continue reading

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Bodkins for ash splint basket making

One of the lovely things about basket making is how few tools are needed. When I’m making ash splint baskets, I use just a knife, scissors, small spring clamps and a bodkin. The bodkin aids with packing down the weavers, … Continue reading

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Ash splint basket making booklet

I’ve been making ash splint baskets and teaching workshops for several years now and it’s been fantastic to share the skills and knowledge with so many people. I am always aware though, that there are lots of people who can’t … Continue reading

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