Helen Rushton

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Basket woven with willow from the somerset levels
Scarf, hand woven, dyed and then felted

I weave functional baskets for everyday use, using willow from my own garden and the somerset levels.


I spin, weave and make felt, dyeing most of the fibres myself. I love the colours I can achieve by mixing the dyes myself. I use mainly wool and silk in my work and take inspiration in the colours from the countryside around my house.


I run feltmaking workshops and greatly enjoy teaching and passing on the knowledge I've gained over the years

Basket woven with willow from the somerset levels
Scarf, hand woven, dyed and then felted
Detail of a felted bag with silk and beads