Rosie Farey has been a rush basketmaker for 10 years. After finishing a degree in Applied arts at UWE Bristol in 2011, she moved back to North Wales. Upon moving home she discovered a small rush basket that she had made at the age of 8. She set out to copy the little basket and her love of weaving began there and then.

The meditative rhythm of weaving is the essence of Farey’s practice. She works predominantly on a small scale using natural materials such as Bulrush and Common Juncus to create fine, decorative and functional items. She uses simple traditional weaving techniques which she has adapted to suit her style and scale of working.

Having been brought up to value skills and good craftsmanship, she believes that it is important to keep old traditions and techniques alive, and to pass them on to future generations through teaching.