Tag Archives: ash splint

Ash splint pack basket Feb 2025

Posted on February 11, 2025 by stevetomlin

Very satisfying to send this new ash splint pack basket off to its happy new owner. All the ash was pounded in the UK from English ash then graded, cut to size and woven in my workshop in Manchester. Veg-tan … Continue reading →

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Ash splint basket workshop 2023

Posted on August 12, 2023 by stevetomlin

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

Posted on August 4, 2023 by stevetomlin

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

Posted on May 30, 2023 by stevetomlin

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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The art of the exceptional at Fortnum & Mason

Posted on April 6, 2022 by stevetomlin

In partnership with the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST), Fortnum & Mason will be hosting a series of exhibitions in their Piccadilly store to celebrate the wealth of talent across food and crafts, culminating in a handmade unique one-off Platinum Jubilee … Continue reading →

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Ash splint flower basket commission

Posted on January 12, 2022 by stevetomlin

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

Posted on November 22, 2021 by stevetomlin

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

Posted on February 3, 2021 by stevetomlin

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

Posted on January 28, 2021 by stevetomlin

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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Bodkins for ash splint basket making

Posted on November 28, 2020 by stevetomlin

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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