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Recent Commissions

Below are some examples of recent commissions I have completed, with a description of their purpose and any particular requirements specified by the client. If you would like further details of any of these, please contact me and I will be happy to provide you with more information.

June 2008
Baskets for the film "Robin Hood"
  These baskets were commissioned for the film "Robin Hood" which came out in June 2010. They were all made in unstripped brown willow and were designed to fit into a medieval rural scene.
July 2009
Basket for the film "Robin Hood"
  This log basket -- one of a set of 6 different sized log baskets -- made in a style similar to one found in Ireland, was also made for the film "Robin Hood".
April 2009
Willow panelling before repair
  This was the garden before repairs were undertaken. The woven panels had begun to wear away, as had the adjoining panel tops.
April 2009
Willow panelling after repair
  This was the result of the repair work, which took less than a day to finish. I used willow grown on my allotments for the weaving.
February 2010
Buff linen basket with drop-in lid
  This is a linen basket which had to fit into a confined space, too narrow to allow for a hinged lid to be fully opened. The unattached lid drops in to the top of the basket, resting on a ledge inside.
March 2010
Round willow table
 

This is a round table designed in co-operation with the client, to be used to eat meals while watching TV.

The shape and size are designed to allow the client to have the table base placed between their legs, and still be comfortable.

May 2010
Twelve-bottle basket
 

This basket was commissioned by a local kitchen company for one of their clients. It had to be able to hold 12 bottles and fit into a tight space within a shelving unit.

June 2010
Rectangular white basket
 

This basket was designed to hold the family's shoes. Wooden runners were attached to the underside of the basket, finished with self-adhesive felt to protect the floor.

A wooden batten was attached to the base at one end, also covered in felt, to prevent the basket touching the wall.

June 2010
Taspered buff and white coffin
 

This coffin has a tapered shape and is made in buff and white willow, with a wooden base.

This coffin is shown in the coffins section of the website.

June 2010
Very large rectangular dog basket
 

This a large dog basket on legs (3'6" x 2'3" 'x 1'). It is a larger version of a basket which is featured in the cat and dog baskets section of the website.

July 2010
Buff and white oval coffin
  This oval coffin is made in buff and white willow, with 6 sisal rope side handles and a wooden base.
July 2010
Buff flower vase holder
  This is a flower vase holder in buff willow for a Japanese room, the ceramic vase itself being visible through the open-work top.
July 2010
Buff and brown flower vase holder
  This is a flower vase holder in buff and brown willow for a Japanese room, the ceramic vase itself being visible through the open-work top.
Dec 2010
Log basket on wheels
  This is a log basket on wheels, which could also do duty as a shopping trolley.
March 2011   A shield in buff willow, made for a re-enactment enthusiast, who was going to cover it in leather.
March 2011   These baskets were custom made to fit into two shelf units under a sink, and the peculiar shapes were due to the need to accommodate pipework and cables towards the back of each shelf.