Willowpool Designs started life with Steve Fuller as Hedgerow Baskets based in Longtown, Cumbria almost 45 years ago. Steve began making baskets using English willow. One well known customer was The Queen Mother! The Duchess of Devonshire used to take baskets down for sale at Chatsworth. Steve later moved to Canonbie, Scotland near to a famous fishing pool called the willowpool on the river Esk. The business evolved into Willowpool Baskets as many of Steve’s willows were gathered from beside the river. When Steve and Simone Siegan began working together Willowpool Designs was born! Steve and Simone live in the Lake District near Kendal in Cumbria and work throughout the UK. Steve has been growing willow and teaching courses for many years. We demonstrate willow crafts at shows throughout the country.

We specialise in working with individuals, community, conservation/environment groups and schools to create willow structures that enhance parks, school grounds and gardens. We also work to commission and can create unique and durable living structures for play, shelter or habitat. We teach courses throughout the UK and run a wide range of willow courses at countryside locations for children and adults.