Hilary Burns

Hilary has been using basketry techniques in her work for over twenty five years She originally studied textiles, now she weaves functional baskets and sculptural pieces using willow that she grows in Devon and other hedgerow materials and split wood. She teaches, curates exhibitions, exhibits, makes work to commission and is the author of ‘Cane Rush and Willow: Weaving with natural materials’. She is a member of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen and a Yeoman member of the Worshipful Company of Basketmakers.