About
Formed in 1975 the Basketmakers’ Association is the UK’s leading organisation for basketry and related crafts. Run by volunteers, our members are basketmakers, chair seaters, fibre artists, growers, collectors and others with an interest in basketry.
The Basketmakers’ Association promotes basketry and related crafts, such as chair seating and fibre art, by:
- Organising courses and events to teach basketry skills and share knowledge about basketry.
- Facilitating networking by basketmakers in the UK and internationally.
- Promoting and running exhibitions of members’ work.
- Working to preserve our traditional craft heritage by supporting learning and research about basketry.
- Supporting members through a journal, which appears 3 times a year, professional courses and advocacy for basketry.
- Encouraging new ideas in basketry and innovative design.
Benefits of membership include:
- Access to our Makers’ section to promote your business and skills.
- Access to our group product and public liability insurance scheme.
- Access to bursaries for members
Find a maker
Search for basketmakers, chair seaters and other associated craftspeople who not only make and sell a variety of amazing products but also share their expert knowledge.Latest news
16th Feb, 2025
Celebrating 50 Years of The Basketmakers’ Association
14th Aug, 2024
BA Traditional Basketry Project embarks on a new phase
8th Mar, 2024
Traditional Baskets Project Officer
Upcoming events
Workshop
Garden Basket Willow Day Workshop – Friday 16th May
Sarah Le Breton
Chevithorne Village Hall, Chevithorne, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7PU, UK
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Workshop
Berry Basket Willow Day Workshop – Saturday 17th May
Sarah Le Breton
Chevithorne Village Hall, Chevithorne, Tiverton, Devon EX16 7PU, UK
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Workshop
Harley Gallery’s Discover Art! – Coil Your Own Coaster
The Harley Gallery
Harley Gallery, Worksop, 3LW, UK
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BA Event
50th Anniversary – Making Teaching Work with Patricia van den Akker of The Design Trust
The Basketmakers' Association
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