Jo Hammond >>

2 Woodlands Corner
t. 01473 327646
e. email@example.com
web. www.johammond.net
Jo originally studied Fine Art but always felt drawn to craftwork, particularly traditional rural skills. Then about twenty years ago she began collecting and weaving twigs and climbers from a local woodland. Joâs basket training has been informal; starting with short courses, learning from books and absorbing information from the Basket Makers Association newsletter, but mostly through trial and error.
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The thread to all her work is a love of the beauty of the materials, and a wonderment of what can be done with a bunch of twigs. She prefers to use the willow rods in their natural state - with the bark on- displaying a variety of colours and textures. Jo designs and makes practical, functional baskets, light-hearted decorative pieces, and willow sculptures.
The willow is from Suffolk, Essex and Somerset. Jo has planted a small willow bed of her own and has the aim to source all her materials locally and help small growers find a market for their basketry willow. She has been teaching basketry and willow crafts since 2002 and has two regular weekly classes as well as many short courses throughout the year.
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