Green Willow Workers

the little willow hut

Green Willow Workers are Clare and Helen, two sisters who started out as gardeners together 20 years ago.  After a few years they began "messing around" with willow and have gone from there to making domes, hurdles and baskets and creating living willow structures for schools all over the North of England, including the children's museum at Eureka.

They find their inspiration from traditional basketry techniques. Winter is the busiest time for them, planting structures and harvesting new growths from old structures. You can buy their work at the Great Rock Co-op at Blackshawhead on Saturdays and contact them at clarewells123@aol.com if you are interested in a workshop or a commission. 

And...you can come along to the Meet the Makers Market at Hebden Bridge Town Hall on October 5th where you chat to them about their work and have a go at making a simple willow wreath or wand.  See you there!