Basket Weaving by Clare Revera

Basket Weaving demonstration at Craft in the Bay, Cardiff
Clare Revera is a Bridgend based Basket Weaver and a member of The Makers Guild in Wales
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"I make traditional and non-traditional welsh baskets inspired by the colours and materials of the landscape around me. I am passionate about working with natural, sustainable materials found in the local countryside, hazel, willow and birch in particular. I also grow my own materials in my garden, on my field in Pembrokeshire and local community spaces.
I weave these materials into functional, useful baskets using age-old traditional techniques and designs but adding my own sense of individuality in terms of the colours and the decorative features which I add to the baskets. I am particularly interested in local baskets and regularly make the round Cyntell in a variety of sizes, the lighter weight Welsh shopper and the Welsh Tea Things basket. I love the fact that these baskets have been woven and used throughout time in Wales. I have learned the skills and techniques for weaving these baskets from master craftsmen who are dedicated to passing on their skills.
My contemporary Zarzo and Rope Coil baskets emphasize the curve of the willow and also use interesting woodland embellishments to enhance their beauty such as found twisted hazel handles and seed buttons. I am committed to sharing my own skills with others through high quality teaching and consider this an important part of my work."