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LEWES BASKETRY FESTIVAL 2025

SATURDAY OCT 18TH

LEWES TOWN HALL, EAST SUSSEX

1 VENUE
2 ROOMS
15 EXPERTS
& MORE

Set in the Corn Exchange & Assembly Rooms of Lewes Town Hall, 2025's Basketry Festival is lining up to be the best yet. We've free drop-in demonstrations, bookable workshops, courses & more - and dozens of the UK's best basketmakers and collectives.

SIMPLY COMING TO EXPLORE?

Browse our stalls, watch basketmakers, and have a go yourself with our free drop-in sessions.

Tickets £15.00

Under 12s free

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TASTER SESSIONS
45mins

These quick but insightful sessions are perfect for beginners or families wanting a playful dip into basketry. 

  • Christmas stars

  • Woven reindeer

  • Willow platters​

£20.00

£15 admission included. Additional tasters £8.

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WORKSHOPS
2.5 hours

Create something a bit more advanced with our longer sessions. Still completely accessible to beginners, but we do not recommend for children!

  • Willow masks

  • Rush phone case

  • Woven swallows

  • Garlic Pot

£45.00

£15 admission included.

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FULL DAY COURSES
5 hrs

With expert basketmakers Louise Brown & Lisa Dear, spend the day creating your own basket. There are only 6 spots on this course, so be quick!

  • Simple Bread Basket

  • Egg Basket

£90.00

£15 admission included.

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Taster Sessions
Workshop sessions
Course - sessions

HOW WILL YOU GET INVOLVED?

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TASTERS

Perfect for beginners, families & children looking to create a playful woven piece. 45mins

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WORKSHOPS

Longer workshops where you can build a more functional piece. No experience required though! 2.5hrs

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COURSES

Create a full basket over the day with basketmaker Louise Brown. Open to all abilities. 5hrs

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WHAT ELSE CAN YOU EXPECT?

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BASKETS & SUPPLIES

With dozens of stalls, there'll be baskets & woven creations galore to browse, along with weaving supplies & equipment.

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FOOD & DRINK

There will be food & drink available from local vendors including Pat's Pizza, and a fully icensed bar in the afternoon.

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DEMOS & DROP-INS

Expert basketmakers from across the UK will be demoing their work on the day, with lots free, of drop-in sessions for all ages!

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