John Page

John has been teaching basketry for 25 years, mainly at the City Lit where he studied, and now runs the two-year course. He has contributed to the Basketmaker’s Association Rush book. He edits the Oxfordshire Basketmakers’ newsletter.

He is a yeoman member of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers.

Describe your approach to teaching.

My approach to teaching is based on the strong feeling techniques need to be solidly in place before students can expect to make practicable baskets. After that, who knows?

What inspires your own work?

I am attracted to traditional baskets as well as more experimental pieces, possibly incorporating non-traditional materials.