Makers

Karla Pearce

Biography

Inspired by the natural beauty in the landscape around me I create beautiful baskets out of willow, bark, soft fibre cordage and pine needles.

I have been fortunate to learn basketry on the City and Guilds Level 2 and 3 courses at Westhope College, as well as from many renowned makers in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Spain and the US.

Formerly an educator, I love sharing my passion for basketry in my workshops for beginners and intermediate basketmakers.

Interests
  • Basketry
  • Contemporary
  • Garden Structures
  • Living Willow
  • Natural Fibres
  • Rush (Basketry)
  • Skeined Willow (Basketry)
  • Splint Wood / Oak
  • Straw
  • Traditional
  • Willow Sculpture