Anne Ratnarajah - Wiilow Artist and Contemporary Basketmaker

 

Willow Artist and Contemporary Basketmaker

 

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  Tel: 01296 - 655 995

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LATEST NEWS:   Workshops for 2010 - Details below.

 

About Me

I take my inspiration from nature and look at basket weaving not only as a craft, but also an art, creating pieces that do not have to have a function other than to please the senses.

I work mainly with natural materials, but every now and again I go back to my roots. I grew up in Africa, and have always been fascinated by the incredible use of natural fibres, and recycling of man-made items; the use of vibrant colours and bold patterns.

In July 2007 I completed a 4 year City and Guilds Course, in London, in Creative Basketry, taught by some of the leading basketmakers in the UK. I am now a member of the Basketmakers Association and The Visual Images Group

Workshops for 2010

Willow Plant Supports and other things for the garden.

Workshop will run from 10am to 4pm and will include a light lunch with a glass of wine, and a constant supply of tea and coffee.
Class will need a minimum of 4 participants to take place. (max. 6)
Please bring a sharp pair of secateurs.

Price £ 40.00 (includes all materials.)

Saturday, 24th April
Wednesday 28th April
Saturday, 15th May
Wednesday, 26th May

Willow and Hedgerow Workshop at The Tythe Barn, Manor Farm, Haddenham

Thursday 29th April from 10am until 3:30pm.

Price £45 per person, price includes a light lunch and tea/coffee with cake. Please bring secateurs, apron and warm clothes.

See also www.thetythebarn.com/page4.htm

 Further Workshops will be held later in the year, dates will be posted in July. There will be no workshops during June as I am participating in BUCKS Open Studios.

Services Offered

Commissions taken for living willow structures and sculptures; contemporary and traditional baskets.  CRB checked to work with children in schools.  Workshops for all ages. Click here to see pictures from a recent workshop with Waddesdon School.

 

Areas Covered

Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, southwest Hertfordshire, south Bedfordshire.

 

 

 

  


 

Contemporary Basketry
Some of these pieces were commissioned, some were inspired by nature, but all were created to have no specific purpose other than to please the senses.

Contemporary Basketry

Inspired by Africa
These pieces all draw on my time in Africa, some using natural materials, others recycled; some using muted natural colours, others bold and vivid colours and patterns.  Some are functional, others just for pleasure.

Inspired by Africa

Living Willow Structures
Living Willow Structures add an extra dimension to children’s play areas, encouraging wildlife, and teaching children to nurture nature.  Adults get equal pleasure from living sculptures and structures!

Living Willow Structures