| 20 July onwards | UK NATIVE SEED HUB at WAKEHURST PLACE Willow artist Tom Hare has designed and made a series of willow sculptures that create a trail through the meadow and seed beds, A series of campion heads, giant harebells, wild carrot flower heads, oxeye daisy and husk sculptures.These have been on display since July. He is re-working the Seed pods that were at Kew and these will be added at the end of Oct. They look stunning!Adults :£12. Children:Free. Open daily 10am-4pm. Parking free. http://tomharewillowman.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1 or www.tomhare.net | Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, West Sussex RH17 6TN | 01444 894071 |
| 23 Feb- 16 June | CAMBODIAN RATTAN This exhibition is made up of ten rattan sculptures by Sopheap Pich. Based in the USA for many years, this artist has returned to his native Cambodia in 2004. He has produced some interesting and unusual contemporary shapes out of woven rattan for this exhibition. www.metmuseum.org | New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. USA. | |
| 8 March to 2 June | FROM BARE STEMS This exhibition is curated by Hilary Burns. It will focus on the Fishing, Farming and Fashion theme of the Basketry and Beyond Festival. It will show traditional and contemporary work side by side together with information about materialsand techniques. As High Cross House is National Trust, admission charges apply. Opening times 10.30am-5pm with late night on Thurs till 8pm. Hilary Burns will give a Curators talk on Thursday,9th May 7-8pm{admission charges apply) www.basketryandbeyong.org.uk During the Festival BA members will be able to have free admission on the production of your 2013 Membership card. | High Cross House, Dartington, Devon | |
| 17 March to 4 June | BASKETRY- THE MYTH. This exhibition shows the work of two makers Jose Schilder and Jan de Vos.The traditional work and technical quality of the work of Jose forms one side of the exhibition with the more free contemporay work of of Jan de Vos forming the other side. More information from www.vlechtmuseum.nl | National Vlechtmuseum, Noordwolde, Mandehof 7, 8391 BG, Noordwolde, Netherlands | 0561-431885 |
| 23 March to 11 May | MADE IN THE MIDDLE This exhibition brings together 35 makers whose diverse practice reflects the wealth of high quality work produced across the Midlands region. It includes work by artist/basketrmaker Maggie Smith .Open: Tues& Thurs 10-4pm, Wed 10-7pm, Fri 10-1pm, Sat 11-4pm Closed Sun & Mon. www.wolverhamptonart.org.uk/bilston www.madeinthemiddle.org | Bilston Craft Gallery,Mount Pleasant,West Midlands. WV14 7LU | 01902 552507 |
| 2 April to 30 June | CREATIVITY in the BRONZE AGE: A RESPONSE Those taking part in this exhibition are Artist/Basketmaker Mary Butcher, Susan Kinley, Helen Marton, Syann van Niftrik, Julian, Stair, Sheila Teague, and Gary Wright. Open : Tues- Sat 10.30am- 4.30pm. Free Admission. www.maa.cam.ac.uk | The Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing Street, Cambridge CB2 3DZ | 01223 333516 |
| 22 May- 4 June | SEA SPOILS A collection of new baskets by Joan West. The exhibition is inspired by the sea. It draws attention, by the use of re-cycled materials and beachcomings, to the pollution of our seas and beaches. Gallery open everyday 11am-5pm.www.hastingsartsforum.co.uk | Hastings Art Forum, Gallery AF2, 36, Marina, St Leonards on Sea, East Sussex TN38 0BU | 01424 201636 |
| 14 June - 15 Sept(TBC) | SOUNDWEAVES In response to the inspiring collection of musical instruments and artefacts at Pitt Rivers Museum, BAsketry Plus explores the universalimportance of sound an d music. Our display lifts objects out of their historical and cultural context, exploring them for their contemporary appeal.(Closing date to be confirmed) http://www.basketryplus.org http://www.prm.ox.ac.uk | Pitt Rivers Museum(DidcotCase-Lower Gallery),Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PW | 01865 270927. |
| 16 June to 7 July | FRESH AIR: 11th Biennale Quenington Sculpture Exhibition The purpose of the biennale FRESH AIR sculpture exhibition it 'to wash the dust from the soul of everyday life'. Exciting work by many artists is exhibited round this 5 acre garden. Included is some work by artist/basketmaker Caroline Sharp. It is open from 10am-5pm incl. w/e's. Cost £2.50 for adults, children -free. www.freshair2013.com | Quenington Old Rectory, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5BN | 01285 750358. |
| 22 & 23 June | FUSION: A WEEKEND of CREATIVITY for EVERYONE. This is a brand new event offering a weekend of creative 'hands on' fun for all ages. Enjoy workshops, live music, shopping, delicious food to name but a few activities. At the heart of the event is the huge range of workshops on offer including: Willow work, Wire sculptures, jewellery, animation, pottery, photography, printmaking, painting, drawing, and automata. BOOK EARLY to take advantage of the early bird discount on the admission ticket. www.westdean.org.uk | West Dean:The Edward James Foundation, West Dean, Nr Chichester, West Sussex PO18 0QZ | 01243 811301 |
| 29 June | BASKETMAKERS ASSOCIATION OXFORD BASKET DAY Full details of this event and location will eventually be in the Newsletter | | |
| 20 July- 29 September | GROWING This is a mixed exhibition to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of this venue. It will feature the work of over 100 contemporary designer/makers. Stella Harding has five pieces selected, two will appear in the exhibition and threecan be seen online. www.nationalcraftanddesign.org.uk | National Centre for Craft and Design(The Hub), Navigation Wharf, Carre street, Sleaford, Lincs NG34 | 01529 308710 |
| 24 Sept -12 Oct. | TRAVELLING LINES An exhibition of selected work by Oxfordshire Basketmakers exploring the ways in which lines of thought, materials, techniques and experience travel through contemporary basketry. http://oxfordshirebasketmakers.com www.thenorthwall.org | The North Wall Arts Centre, South Parade, Oxford. OX2 7JN. | 01865 319450 |
| 14 Oct to 13 March 2014 | MORE THAN BASKETS: Spanish Basketry This exhibition is the product of more than 20years research by Carlos Fontales into Spanish Basketry techniques. The exhibition includes baskets and other vegetable fibre objects as well as photos and videos of the makers. www.vlechtmuseum.nl/ | National Vlechtmuseum, Mandehof 7, 8391 BG Noordwolde, Netherlands. | |
| 19 Oct | BASKETMAKERS ASSOCIATION AGM Further details will be in the Newsletter when available | Art Workers Guild, Queen's Square,London. | |
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