Long seen as a therapeutic craft, Basket Making in Ireland is undergoing a more artistic revival and Mentor Cathy Hayden offered her advice to busy mum of five Louise McLean, advanced enthusiast Barry Noyce and novice maker Eamon Tobin in her picturesque whitewashed cottage in the sunny South East. For artist Louise it was all about capturing a childhood memory within her basket while gardener Barry was more enthusiastic about finding a way to use the raw material willow in an eco-friendly and sustainable manner. Eamon, new to basket making brought a creative twist to an old tradition.