Tag Archives: Devon stave basket

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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Bending bonds and handles for Devon stave baskets

Posted on December 29, 2020 by stevetomlin

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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Blackberry picking stave basket

Posted on August 3, 2020 by stevetomlin

With all the things that are going on this year, it’s easy to lose track of the months. Happily, nature’s calendar is still reliable and a great way to keep in touch with the seasons. As we shift from the … Continue reading →

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Devon stave baskets completed

Posted on November 28, 2019 by stevetomlin

One year on from being awarded the Heritage Crafts Association Endangered Crafts Award, I’m incredibly pleased to have completed my first batch of Devon stave baskets. These are size #2: approx 18″ long and 12″ wide. Made from cedar with … Continue reading →

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Stave basket making in new QEST book

Posted on April 15, 2019 by stevetomlin

I’m incredibly proud to have been chosen as one of 100 QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) scholars for their book ‘A Celebration of British Craftsmanship‘. Photographer Julian Calder and I talked over my craft and decided to highlight the endangered … Continue reading →