top of page
ABOUT ME

I'm a basketweaver and basketry teacher based in Edinburgh, combining contemporary design with traditional skills. All my baskets are handcrafted using willow grown in the UK, sometimes incorporating other natural materials such as wind-fallen branches for basket handles or locally grown dogwood for an extra splash of colour.​ 

 

Willow basketry is an inherently sustainable craft form as the willow can be used in its raw state. Different varieties of willow provide a vast array of colours without the need for chemicals. And a basket can be made simply with a few tools and a pair of hands. It is important to me that my creative practice has a low environmental impact and that the pieces I create can return to the earth when they’re no longer needed.   ​  

 

Following a career in experiential design for the museums and heritage industry, I was inspired to take up basket weaving and never looked back! Since then, I've enjoyed building up my small business, selling baskets at local markets and galleries, working on commissions and sharing skills through beginner basket making classes. I'm also a member of the Basketmakers' Association Scottish Basketmakers' Circle.

 

Until Spring 2025, I'll be the artist in residence at the Elliott's studio on Sciennes Road, Edinburgh.

If you'd like to visit and see what I've been working on, please get in touch - I'd love to hear from you!

bottom of page