Above: Finishing a round basket, putting a foot on the round basket, studio view, making a traditional skib (an Irish potato basket used for straining and serving potatoes).

These baskets were made on a residential workshop at Loch na Fooey, Connemara, with Ciaran Hogan, using seasoned willow. You can read more about basketmaking and willow growing at Loch na Fooey here.

Below: Inspired by the colours and textures of the rugged landscape at Loch na Fooey.