Our Tutors

Tess began her journey working with willow over 10 years ago. Her basketry work encompasses lighting, woven bags, and sculpture and installation projects. Working with materials harvested and foraged from the land opens up a much more connected relationship with her craft. During her studies on a City and Guilds Basketry qualification she became hooked in exploring the endless ways that pattern and texture can be woven into vessels.

Alongside her practise she teaches basketmaking, both to the public and as a therapeutic craft for young people with special educational needs at Ruskin Mill College. She loves to pass on this ancient skill to others and witness the healing potential of working with natural materials.