by Hannah Van Aelst | Jan 10, 2022 | Willow
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by Hannah Van Aelst | Sep 10, 2021 | Willow
Come along as I walk through my willow beds and point out some issues with pests and diseases now visible, my thoughts on how to manage willow and willow...
by Hannah Van Aelst | Sep 10, 2021 | Life as a basket maker
As I settle into my new studio you can see me here make new work, try different working stations and listen to some thoughts on the inner critic. What do you...
by Hannah Van Aelst | Sep 10, 2021 | Life as a basket maker
I have been a full time basket maker for about 10 years but I have never had my own work space. I have worked from the kitchen table, from the willow shed and a corner of the tunnel and moved between all of those over the years depending on the weather, space and...
by Hannah Van Aelst | Sep 10, 2021 | Willow
The one question I get asked the most is on how to prepare willow. Does it need to be dry before weaving, how to make it flexible again, how to soak, and what about steaming? In this video I go deep into all of those questions. Time stamps are provided in the video...