Christiane Gunzi

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

Join me for a relaxing evening of willow basket weaving on 4th Sept, 6-8.30pm, at Reste, in Hastings Old Town. For more details, and to reserve a place, please visit https://t.co/sTOHRp8gnV @reste_UK #basketweavingworkshop… https://t.co/ylBgjDSCcA

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

Experimenting with samples for my new workshops. This simple willow tray is based on an elegant piece taught to me by Mary Butcher. #willowtray #willow #woven #tray #scalloming #wovenbasket #basketry #handmade… https://t.co/lqZvWQx4Kn

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

Willow Basket Weaving Classes for beginners and improvers. See dates and venues below. From 10.15-4.30pm. Please DM or email me to book your place. Limited spaces!

28th Sept (at Brede)
5th Oct (at Bodiam)
26th Oct… https://t.co/vGOvtvcvy8

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

For the first time in years, I finally have lots of sweet peas. I reckon it’s due to the smelly comfrey tea... #sweetpeas #comfreytea #allotmentlife #willow #plantsupport #obelisk #gardening #simpleeasures… https://t.co/zhwcsDjPaQ

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

As an English student reading about the Bloomsburys over 40 years ago, I could never have imagined that one fine day I’d be sitting in their garden weaving baskets... #charleston #sussexlife #realcraft #vanessabell… https://t.co/ytWK7CchvK

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

At last my willow has a home, and the house is free of twigs! Many thanks to hinson&co and dominiczwemmerart for my custom-made black ‘net hut’. Love it!#shedsofinstagram #handmadeinuk #madebyhand #storagespace… https://t.co/pO6LTrSHXJ

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

Making stuff in batches doesn’t really come naturally to me (does it to anyone?!), but it’s time for some more self discipline. Oval bases. Lots of ‘em. #basketry #basketmaker #willow #naturalmaterials #basketbase… https://t.co/knyN5T0A9c

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

Great Dixter Gardens, in Northiam, Sussex, where I’ll be demonstrating willow basketweaving in the Great Barn on Saturday and Sunday, from 11.00-4.30. I may also have to revisit this fabulous clematis!… https://t.co/FOIGpS7QIl

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

Thank you to the lovely people who came to support Southease Open Gardens (and me!) last week. I’m demonstrating basketry in the Great Barn at Great Dixter this coming weekend, so do pop by! In the meantime, I’m… https://t.co/VXNS6dbEpy

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

My first Cyntell - a Welsh frame basket traditionally used in farming. The frame consists of two hoops, one inside the other, creating a flat rim. The handles are wrapped. It was lovely to make, so now I must start… https://t.co/pinc7utlX6

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

On Sunday, 2nd June I’ll be demonstrating willow basketry at Southease Open Gardens, near Lewes. Why not come along and have a go at weaving? There are seven gorgeous gardens to visit, plus tea, cake and plant stalls.… https://t.co/rc3YHDIEOs

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

Well done everybody! We spent a lovely afternoon weaving willow plant supports, and everyone worked really hard. They’ll sleep well tonight! @thehubbodiam #willow #plantsupports #handmade #craftclass #sussex… https://t.co/FDdZo7POqX

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

As a big fan of British wildlife, it’s been lovely to collaborate on a second project with mikaelabartlettfelt #handmade #nest #wovenbasket #basketry #needlefeltinganimals #needlefelting #felting #handmadeintheuk… https://t.co/lPF6B6DJCt

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

A little birthday nest for a friend. It’s interesting to experiment with weaving at a smaller size. I’m now tempted to make a tiny one, if my fingers can manage it! #basketry… https://t.co/nb0MK2AuYv

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

On 25th and 26th May, and 8th and 9th June I’ll be at Great Dixter House and Gardens in Northiam, Sussex, demonstrating basketry in the Great Barn. If you’re planning to visit Great… https://t.co/ICTplcevEN

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

New bodkin! Handmade in Devon by Dave Budd. #handmadetools #craft #bodkin #basket #smallpleasures #willow #toolsofthetrade #basketmaker #rustic https://t.co/jzyrbrLveP

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

Experimenting with plant supports on my allotment. It’s taken so long to get some borage to grow that I’m giving it a fence of its own - so now it won’t get trodden on! #borage… https://t.co/Qcxb47bs7O

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

There are a couple of places on Saturday, 18th May for my Plant Support Workshop at The Hub, in Bodiam, East Sussex. 1.30-4.30pm. £40, including all tools and materials. In this workshop… https://t.co/0EEKZ2geIT

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

Practising different ways to weave an oval base (one that doesn’t twist), and finally arriving back where I started, with plain randing along the sides and pairing at both ends. Faster,… https://t.co/blvBNNP7ih

[Christiane Gunzi @GunziChristiane]

Basketweaving beginners with their finished work - they all made a skib! A really lovely day - well done to everyone. #basketweaving #crafts #craftclass #basketry #craftworkshop #skib… https://t.co/UUbL3indWk