emma scott creative willow craft
Emma Scott born in Cornwall Emma enjoing a woodland eventThe beautiful
surroundings that I was lucky enough to grow up in remain a constant source of
creative inspiration for me, whether that’s the solitude and tranquillity of the
woods or the open and beautiful seascapes. After achieving an art degree in fine
arts and textiles finishing with a BA in fine art my creative processes
initially had a textile based influence but rural and traditional crafts have
always been a source of interest to me and I predominantly work in willow these
days. I got involved with the restoration project of Mellingey Mill Willow Craft
Centre in 2012 this is now where I am based and have an open studio/shop and
where I run workshops. Although a lot of the work I do is still based out in the
field you can find me in the shop a couple of days a week making and selling my
work. Much of the willow I use for my work is grown here at Mellingey and after
5 years of management replanting my hard work is beginning to pay off and last
year saw the first crop to be viable and large on a small scale to use in making
most of my own products and in workshops. I find willow a great resource to work
with and grow enough varieties to cover its wide ranging uses, from really fine
basket willow to larger varieties that are perfect to harvest for hedges and
fedges.
