“At the age of 8 I made my first rush basket.  I collected a bundle of rushes from the field in front of my house and made it up as I went along.

I moved back home to North Wales in 2012 after graduating from the University of the West of England, Bristol with a degree in Drawing and Applied Art. It was then that I rediscovered the little rush basket I had made all those years ago. I was impressed by what my 8 year old self had achieved.

With a bit of guidance from my mother who is also a basket maker, I taught myself how to make rush baskets.

The meditative rhythm of weaving is the essence of my practice. I work predominantly on a small scale using natural materials such as Bulrush and Common Juncus to create fine, decorative and functional baskets.

Using simple traditional weaving techniques which I have adapted to suit my style and scale of working, each basket is unique. When I begin to make a basket I never quite know what the final shape will be. The unpredictability of the natural materials means that the final outcome is somewhat dictated by the temperament of the rush.

Having been brought up to value skills and good craftsmanship, I believe that it is important to keep old traditions and techniques alive.