THE latest EcoCraftland Crediton project was to create a Crediton Community Basket.

Various community members added willow rods to the Crediton Basket and investigated the display of historic baskets at a drop-in event at the Bookery on Saturday, January 17.

Adding willow to the Crediton Community Basket.
Adding willow to the Crediton Community Basket. (Significant Seams)

Many hands make light work.
Many hands make light work. (Significant Seams)

Local artisan Jane Welsh led the session as part of the “Ecocraftland Crediton” project being run by The Bookery, Significant Seams, and The Turning Tides Project.

Pushing down the willow to construct the basket.
Pushing down the willow to construct the basket. (Significant Seams)

Community groups wishing to use the Community Basket in symbolic ways are encouraged to get in touch with Significant Seams. Additional upcoming events in the project series will feature handmaking paper, traditional printing, needle felting, and proddy rug making with nationally recognised artists who live locally.

Taking part in the Ecocraftland Crediton basket making project.
Taking part in the Ecocraftland Crediton basket making project. (Significant Seams)

Admiring how the basket is coming along.
Admiring how the basket is coming along. (Significant Seams)

These free events are made possible by support from Mid Devon District Council.