Basketry techniques with Mary Crabb

Work and image copyright: Mary Crabb

On Saturday Merete and Sandy swiftly dispatched the AGM duties (and I'm sure a few efficient Danes would be a help in Westminster!) so we could get to the exciting and enjoyable part of the day with Mary Crabb.

Mary introduced us to her career from her childhood influences through to her discovery of traditional willow basketry and on to the contemporary and innovative work that she produces today.

Sadly for us we were unable to see some of her most recent pieces but this is because they are currently on show at Horsham Museum until December.

After lunch we began the practical workshop where we learnt the basics of the twining technique to create flat pieces or even 3-d vessels.

Work and image copyright Mary Crabb

I was so busy during the workshop, and enjoyed myself so much that I forgot to take photographs during the session. If I get a moment I'll take a snap of my attempts and post them. Please send me any pics of creations made or developed from the session ... Thanks, Jane.