Sue Kirk Willow Baskets

Sue Kirk Willow Baskets Updates on new willow weaving, willow sculpture and basketmaking classes throughout the year in King's Cliffe Village Hall and around the local area.

We warmly welcome you all to our Maker's Fair at The Old Brewery Studios , 12th-15th December. We open from 10am-4.30pm ...
05/12/2025

We warmly welcome you all to our Maker's Fair at The Old Brewery Studios , 12th-15th December. We open from 10am-4.30pm each day.

The Old Brewery Studios, 51-53 West St, King's Cliffe, Peterborough, PE86XB

On 12th December we will have hot spiced apple juice on tap.

All the work is lovingly hand made by craftspeople, artists, cooks, brewers and honey makers so much talent in one room!

We will be raffling a basket in support of SHELTER and will also be collecting donations for the charity. If you would like to donate , here's the link to our Just giving page https://www.justgiving.com/page/pot-luck-nosh-up-for-shelter?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Here's a list of all the wonderful makers whose work will be on show:

Justin Capp, leather craftsman
Carry Akroyd , artist, illustrator and printmaker
Steph Bowden-Hughes, ceramicist
Janet Bates, artist collage boxes
Annie Bellamy artist and illustrator
Richard Gibson, ceramicist
Hana Smid Jasminka pots
Sue Moffat Bob The Lobster
Jez King's Cliffe Brewery Ales
Nisha Keshav, Honey Moon raw honey
Tracey Mathieson, Florist, Foxtail Lilly
Penny Tomalin Delicious preserves
Sue and Kirk Baskets and all things willow!

Hope you can pop in and say hello, support local makers a buy a unique gift for your favourite humans!

On Wednesday 29th October Emma and Stuart from The Coddiwomplers will be here at The Old Brewery Studios teaching these ...
09/10/2025

On Wednesday 29th October Emma and Stuart from The Coddiwomplers will be here at The Old Brewery Studios teaching these awesome wind spinners, along with plaited snails, bullrushes and bird feeders.

The one day course is designed for complete beginners, it's a fun day and a great way to have a go at weaving with willow. You can expect to take home a variety of items using the spiral and plaiting technique which has roots in corn dolly making.

Emma and Stuart are based in Norfolk, they regularly hold workshops at festivals throughout the UK and are brilliant teachers.

The day starts at 9.30am and finishes at 4.30pm, Tea, coffee and cake is on tap, all you need to bring is your lunch. The cost is £85. For bookings send Sue a message on here or email [email protected]. For more information go to our website www.suekirkwillowbaskets.co.uk

The venue is 10 miles from Stamford, Corby and Peterborough.

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Our exhibition Woven From the Field runs until 15th November 2025 alongside a stunning exhibition by Carry Ackroyd which...
09/10/2025

Our exhibition Woven From the Field runs until 15th November 2025 alongside a stunning exhibition by Carry Ackroyd which celebrates the work of John Clare at Rugby Art Gallery and Museum

On 8th and 9th May at The Old Brewery Studios in King's Cliffe, PE86XB , we have the pleasure of hosting Helen Leaf, who...
31/03/2025

On 8th and 9th May at The Old Brewery Studios in King's Cliffe, PE86XB , we have the pleasure of hosting Helen Leaf, who will be teaching Ply-Split Braiding.
Helen's work can be seen on her instagram page or on her website www.helenleafdesigns.com
The workshop is an introduction to ply-split braiding and gives a good grounding in the key structures that are used. Start simply and build gradually making braids, small projects and a basket- these will all embody certain skills and techniques.
Ply-Split braiding is a unique and innovative textile technique, a kind of off loom weaving where high-twist cords go through the centre of or are split by other cords. During the course you work with wool, cotton and linen to get the feel of these different materials.
Helen will explain the origins and traditions of the technique and you'll see examples of what's possible when it becomes a contemporary craft. Hopefully you'll leave with an appreciation of what has gone before, and with inspiration for future work.
The course runs from 9.30am-4.30pm and the cost is £240 including materials, tea, coffee and cake. You need to B.Y.O. lunch.
For bookings contact Sue Kirk by sending a message including your email and i'll send you further details by email.
More details of courses on the website www.suekirkwillowbaskets.co.uk

This Saturday we open our workshop doors as a Pop-Up shop until 21st December. 10am-5pm , closed on Sundays.On Saturday ...
25/11/2024

This Saturday we open our workshop doors as a Pop-Up shop until 21st December. 10am-5pm , closed on Sundays.

On Saturday we will have hot spiced apple juice to warm your cockles as you peruse the beautiful work by local artist and craftspeople on sale in the shop.

Ceramics by Steph Bowden-Hughes, handmade wreaths by Tracy Mathieson from Foxtail Lilly, Prints by Alice Darkling, calendars by Carry Ackroyd, delicious honey by Nisha Keshav, Leather work by Justin Capp, cards by Amanda Rigby and baskets by Kirk and myself as well as hand made basketry tools and books.

The Old Brewery Studios, 51 West Street, King's Cliffe Peterborough, PE6 6XB.

Pop in and say 'hello' , kirk and i will be working in the room next door. There is ample parking in the car park behind the workshop, it's best to avoid parking on the road outside as this gets congested.

Our new Podcast , Woven Lives is now up and running on You Tube.Subscribe to listen to interviews with prominant UK and ...
16/07/2024

Our new Podcast , Woven Lives is now up and running on You Tube.

Subscribe to listen to interviews with prominant UK and European Basketmakers.

Our first interview is with Norfolk basked basketmaker Peter Dibble.

To listen go to. www.youtube.com/

Sue Kirk , Producer/ Interviews
Tim Palmer , Sound Engineer
Jody Kirk, Graphic Design/Social Media

My baskets will be included in this Art Exhibition at The Yarrow Gallery from 6th-13th July 10am-4pm. The exhibition is ...
02/07/2024

My baskets will be included in this Art Exhibition at The Yarrow Gallery from 6th-13th July 10am-4pm. The exhibition is part of the Oundle Fringe which is a fabulous fesitval which runs from 4th -13th July and includes Music, Poetry, Drama , Comedy, Dance and a Treasure Trail. For more information go to www.oundlefringe.org

Sustainable textile artist Rosalind Stoddart weaves, felts and stitches these adorably soft cushions using the fleece of...
08/12/2023

Sustainable textile artist Rosalind Stoddart weaves, felts and stitches these adorably soft cushions using the fleece of her alpacas. Rosalind grows plants specifically for their dyes and uses them to colour the white alpaca fleece. The results are sumptuous tactile pieces which are not only visually gorgeous but also hugely comforting to touch. We are delighted to have Rosalind's work on sale at The Old Brewery Studios until 21st December.

We are open all day tomorrow from 9am-5pm.

The Old Brewery Studios
King's Cliffe
PE86XB

Open again Mon-Sunday 9-5pm until 21st Dec. Closed on 17th and 18th Dec.

08/12/2023

Looking so christmassy outside our workshop window tonight!

We are open all day tomorrow from 9am -5pm.

We have baskets, tools and books on sale. Plus work by other local artists and craftspeople.

The Old Brewery Studios
King's Cliffe
PE86XB

A new delivery of Nisha Keshav's 100%raw honey arrived last night....Ivor is 'looking after' it again...he's so happy!Ni...
08/12/2023

A new delivery of Nisha Keshav's 100%raw honey arrived last night....Ivor is 'looking after' it again...he's so happy!

Nisha's honey is made following biodynamic principals. No chemicals or sugar water is used within her hives.

Her bees are happy and you can tell because the honey is incredibly delicious!

We are open as a shop tomorrow from 9am-5pm.
The Old Brewery Studios
King's Cliffe
PE8 6XB

Our workshop is open as a shop until 21st December.Here's some images of work also on sale by artists and craftspeople w...
02/12/2023

Our workshop is open as a shop until 21st December.

Here's some images of work also on sale by artists and craftspeople who live locally and work sustainably.

Rosalind Stoddart , sustainable textiles
Dave Budd, makes basketry tools by hand without electricty in the woods in Devon.
Carry Ackroyd 'Bird of the Month' calendars celebrate the diversity of bird life in the Uk.
Amanda Rigby's cards and printed posters are made from recycled paper and 100% post consumer waste. They depict British wildlife including insects and worms!
Jane Leycester-Paige and John Paige's cards are also on sale. Many locals remember Jane and John running the Old Brewery Studios for many years here in King's Cliffe. They taught drawing and painting courses and also ran many exhibitions here. Their work celebrates nature and has featured in several publications.
Nisha Keshav's delicious 100% pure raw honey. Is made biodynamically without using chemicals or sugar water.

The Old Brewery Studios
51-53 West St
King's Cliffe
Peterborough
PE8 6XB

Open today until 21st Dec
Closed 10th, 17th and 18th Dec
10am-5pm

Today our workshop opens up as a shop for a couple of weeks throughout December.If you want to tread lightly this Christ...
02/12/2023

Today our workshop opens up as a shop for a couple of weeks throughout December.

If you want to tread lightly this Christmas and reduce your plastic consumption come along to our shop where you won't find a piece of single use plastic in sight !

On sale we have traditional baskets made by Kirk amd contemporary baskets made by Sue. Basketry tools made by Dave Budd and Peter Montanez. Sustainable textile artist, Rosalind Stoddart has a selection of her gorgeous alpaca cushions for sale. Leather craftsman Justin Capp has his beautifully designed canvas bags and leather wallets for sale.

We are surrounded by fabulous local artists whose work focus's on the beauty of nature. Carry Ackroyd's calendars have sublime prints of various birds and Amand Rigby's printed cards celebrate wildlife and trees. Jane Leycester-Paige's and John Paige's cards are also on sale. Their beautiful work spans over 30 years of drawing, painting and printmaking.

We are open from 10am-5pm Mon- Sat.
Closed 10th, 17th and 18th Dec.
Last day 21st December.

The Old Brewery studios
51-53 West St
King's Cliffe
PE8 6XB

I nearly forgot to add that this year we have the most delicious pure honey from Nisha Keshav's bees. Nisha uses biodynamic methods to raise her bees. There are no chemicals or sugar water used in her processes....and you can tell, it's the best honey we have ever eaten!

Wheelchair accessable.

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The Old Brewery Studios
Kings Cliffe
PE8 6XB

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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