Crafts CouncilDirectoryJulie Gurr WillowweaverBasketry ArtistEast Sussex, EnglandBasketryWeavingCraft educatorWebsiteE-mailInstagramFacebookAboutInfoNewsI was originally taught traditional basketry over 20 years ago by professional makers in England, Scotland, and Ireland. Working mainly with willow, I also love experimenting with other materials. I am inspired by basketry and techniques from different cultures as well as the natural environment and the materials it provides. I now make contemporary pieces including sculptural baskets and 2D pieces as well as my more traditional work.Focus:Basketry and sculptural work using willow or other natural and found materials.Commissions:Available for commissionsNew shop on website27/10/2020Recent lockdown and the continuing wariness of people to go out to shops and galleries has prompted me to move my business online. My website shop went live a few days ago. More products will be added in the coming weeks.AboutI was originally taught traditional basketry over 20 years ago by professional makers in England, Scotland, and Ireland. Working mainly with willow, I also love experimenting with other materials. I am inspired by basketry and techniques from different cultures as well as the natural environment and the materials it provides. I now make contemporary pieces including sculptural baskets and 2D pieces as well as my more traditional work.InfoFocus:Basketry and sculptural work using willow or other natural and found materials.Commissions:Available for commissionsNewsNew shop on website27/10/2020Recent lockdown and the continuing wariness of people to go out to shops and galleries has prompted me to move my business online. My website shop went live a few days ago. More products will be added in the coming weeks.WebsiteE-mailInstagramFacebookProjectSculptural BasketryProjectOpen WeaveProjectBackpacksProjectContemporary Traditional Basketry
New shop on website27/10/2020Recent lockdown and the continuing wariness of people to go out to shops and galleries has prompted me to move my business online. My website shop went live a few days ago. More products will be added in the coming weeks.
New shop on website27/10/2020Recent lockdown and the continuing wariness of people to go out to shops and galleries has prompted me to move my business online. My website shop went live a few days ago. More products will be added in the coming weeks.