This April - October as Maker in Residence at Kelmscott Manor (the home of William Morris in Lechlade, Oxfordshire), I will be spending time each month at the Manor during which I will be running workshops, doing demonstrations and working on basketry pieces that respond to the Manor and the life of William Morris and his family.

Dates that I will be on site whilst the Manor is open to the public are:

May: Thursday 1st. Thursday 22nd - Saturday 24th.  Skeined basketry demo on the 24th 12 noon - 4pm.

June: Thursday 26th - Friday 27th.  Demo on 27th.

July & August:  Thursday 31st - Friday 1st August.  Drop in workshop on 1st August.

August:  Thursday 14th - Saturday 16th.  Drop in workshop on Friday 15th.

September:  Friday 12th - Saturday 13th.  Demo on 13th.

October:  Thursday 9th - Friday 10th.

Please note that if you wish to meet me on one of the above dates, prior to your visit do email me so that I know the date and time you are coming and can make myself available.

For all information about Kelmscott Manor including open dates, tickets and directions head to https://kelmscottmanor.org.uk

Sarah's replica of the Skye Ose basket and one of her Indigo Ose baskets are part of this touring exhibition that showcases the designs, skills and techniques of traditional basketry in the British Isles. Ruthin Craft Centre, Denbighshire 28th Sept ‘24 - 12th Jan ‘25. Harley Gallery, Nottinghamshire 12th April - 29th June ‘25

Sarah is delighted to announce that she will be exhibiting her willow basketry, feature lighting and chair seating at the Craft Festival on the 6th - 8th June ‘25.

This is the third consecutive year that Sarah has been invited to showcase her work at this major craft event. Sarah will be among 200 of the top contemporary craft makers in the UK.

Craft Festival is held at Bovey Tracey in Devon and hosts over 10,000 visitors during this three day event. www.craftfestival.co.uk More details will be available nearer the time.

Feature image is of Sarah’s Craft Festival ‘24 display.

For the first time, Sarah will be selling her willow baskets, lighting features and showcasing willow and rush chair seating at the Exeter Craft Festival, Devon on the 3rd - 5th July ‘25.

Held in the historic setting of Exeter Cathedral Green, this celebration of art and craft has been an annual event for 50 years.

This three day event has free admission with over 100 stalls showcasing the work of the West Country’s best artists and makers. For more details head to https://exetercraftfestival.co.uk