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Making Willow Baskets

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Expert basket maker Jackie Sweet shares her passion for this craft whilst weaving a small basket with two different colours of willow here at Special Branch Tree Nursery in East Sussex. Jackie speaks of the historical, practical and artistic significance of weaving and tells us that, through her work, she can enjoy being part of an important creative tradition.
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www.specialbranchtrees.org.uk
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Beautiful lady, I love your accent.

eloy castro rojas

May 4, 2019

the baskets that you knit are beautiful

eloy castro rojas

May 4, 2019

What a wonderful Lady, I could listen to her talking about anything and feel intrigued. Beautiful People do still exist!

V For Vendetta

May 16, 2019

They're coming to take me away, haha…they're coming to take me away!

Alisha Walker

June 3, 2019

I have my own Willow tree to work with, so your talk about preparation was most informative and welcome and inspires a fun mission.

Alisha Walker

June 3, 2019

Wonderful

Where can I find willows ?! My aunt gathers them but they live 4 hours away.

Roni The Babe

June 13, 2019

I brought some on line, check out eBay/ Amazon

Elizabeth Stanley

June 15, 2019

Elizabeth Stanley link or name of it ? I’ve searched online but I need red willows.

Roni The Babe

June 16, 2019

Oh, mine weren't red willows, idk about them. Sorry

Elizabeth Stanley

June 16, 2019