I’m based in rural West Dorset.

After years of throwing clay pots,weaving cane and rush, and working with silver, wool and textiles, I discovered willow.

I then learnt and used traditional basket making skills.

Inspired by the work of several renowned willow artists, I wanted to explore a more spontaneous and sculptural use of this wonderfully weave-able and perfectly sustainable material. I use varieties of willow from local hedgerows and from the Somerset Levels.

I have found great enjoyment creating my recent, often quirky, sculptures.

I exhibit several times a year and take regular commissions for willow sculptures.

• May 2011                    Bridport Open Studios, Dorset
• May 2012                    Dorset Arts Weeks
• June 2013                  Cattistock Open Gardens Festival, Dorset
• August 2013              Bridport Open Studios, Dorset
• April 2014                   Eype Centre for the Arts, Dorset
• May 2014                    Dorset Arts Weeks
• July 2014                    Bradford on Avon Sculpture Garden
• May 2015                    Delamore Arts Exhibition, Devon
• July 2015                    Bradford on Avon Sculpture Garden

Contact Liz Walsh on lizwalsh23@yahoo.co.uk

Thanks!