My Life with Willow || Blog

My Life with Willow || Blog

In 2000 I became pregnant with my first child, a daughter. When she was born in early 2001, I had an epiphany. Having had time away from work, preparing for and then looking after this new life I knew I needed to do more with mine. My drifting was over; so I started an environmental degree with the Open University. I loved this time of my life; I had a part time job at a supermarket in my hometown and was able to focus my energies on my daughter and learning. In 2004 I began volunteering at the Alternative Technology Centre in Hebden Bridge, mostly doing research on available resources for children and young people. I was researching all aspects of environmentalism; from the latest technologies to wildlife friendly gardening. Sometimes, while there, I helped at events for incoming school children. One of these was weaving with Willow, making plant supports with 2 local gardeners using locally cut living Willow. I immediately loved it! How it smelled; felt in my hands, how it moved when worked.  


Me willow harvesting


My van full with willow creations

My first and second shop


After the flood

My work in Saudi Arabia 2023
Working on Kit Designs with Long term Students
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