SUE KIRK
Working with home grown willow, Sue and Kirk create baskets and sculptural pieces rooted in sustainability and traditional craft. First inspired in 1998 by the environmental benefits of willow and the longevity of the practice, their work begins in organically cultivated willow beds near King’s Cliffe, where several varieties of basket willow are grown and harvested by hand. Just a mile away at The Old Brewery Studios, the willow is woven into bespoke traditional and contemporary baskets and sculptural forms.
Each piece reflects a close relationship between material, landscape and process, balancing practical function with an expressive, sculptural quality. Alongside private commissions, Sue and Kirk contribute to a wider culture of craft education, regularly hosting specialist basketmakers from across the UK and Europe to share knowledge, techniques and a continued respect for this enduring rural practice.
Services
Bespoke traditional and contemporary willow baskets
Sculptural woven pieces for gardens and interiors
Commissions made to scale and brief
Basketmaking workshops and visiting tutor courses throughout the year
