Membership options 
  • New Member - $50
  • Country/ Interstate Member - $25
  • Renewing Member - $50 
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membership benefits
  • A copy of our quarterly magazine Basket Views which contains information on events, activities, exhibitions and workshops.
  • Informal gatherings at The Cottage on Wednesdays and Sundays from 10am to 3pm from January to December. Members work on their baskets, share ideas and techniques and assist each other.
  • The 3-day member Muster in January.
  • Access to hard to find basketry materials at member prices.
  • Reduced workshop fees. Workshops in different aspects of basketry are held regularly throughout the year. Non-members are also welcome to participate.
  • Organised gathering days for less accessible plant materials.
  • Short demonstrations/talks on various aspects of basketry.
  • Opportunity to sell and exhibit your work at the gallery and various exhibitions.
  • Ongoing skills development.
  • Use of BOV’s comprehensive library of reference books, periodicals, DVD’s, magazines and basket moulds for members to borrow.
  • The fellowship of a unique group of craftspeople in Australia.

some answers to questions we get...

Where do the basketmakers of Victoria meet?
We meet at​ "The Cottage" located in Wattle Park: 1012 Riversdale Road, ​Burwood VIC, 3125

Tram (#70) Stop No: 58
Melways Map 60 J3 
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Click here to see where we are on Google Maps
When Do you meet?
Sunday and Wednesdays from 10:00am - 3:00pm - come and join in! We would love to meet you.
When is the gallery open?
The gallery located at The Cottage is open on Sundays and Wednesdays 10:00am - 3:00pm. Pop in!
When did Basketmakers of victoria form?
​Basketmakers of Victoria Incorporated (BOV), is an non-profit organisation established in 1986
What do you do with all the baskets you make?
You can never have enough! In all seriousness, there is so much you can do with learned basketry techniques - we don't just make baskets to hold household things in. We have made Monkey Baskets for the monkeys at Mebourne Zoo, sculptural works, seating, structures, artistic and functional items. We could talk about this for hours!
​WHY SHOULD I TRY BASKET MAKING?
Why not? It is one of those things that once you try you will understand why people have been doing it all of their lives. It is pretty addictive! If you are into all the health benefits, it is great for hand eye coordination and meditative - that balances out will all the cake and yummy food our members like to bake! And MAN are they good cooks and like to celebrate! Plus - who doesn't love a bunch of people who are diverse, interesting and fun to be around. If you don't try you will be missing out!
WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR GROUP?
Well, we like to have fun, but we really enjoy what we do. Many of our members are passionate about the development and advancement of interest in basketry techniques. 

Our fibre artists have eclectic interests, embracing traditional and contemporary practices and influences.

We are a very active group with a permanent gallery, periodic exhibitions of work, hosting and conducting fantastic workshops as well as demonstrating at selected community events.

We would love you to see what we do and celebrate the talent and passion that you will experience being part of the Basketmakers of Victoria.