homegrown willow, woven
Stanfordville, NY / Lenapehoking / Mahicannituck
A person, their plants and the earth.
Jesica Clark (they/them) is Willow Vale Farm. After 13 years of farming, in 2015 I finally got a farm to call my own. Located on 5 acres of undulating, rocky, Dutchess-Cardigan soil, at Willow Vale I grow and weave with willow, raise vegetables and fruits for our home, and listen to too many podcasts. I am available for teaching classes, private commissioned work, and wholesale orders.
Willow
Growing
I grow willow on the farm as a windbreak, a soil-erosion-preventer and as an agricultural product. Seriously, this is one of the most versatile and useful plants around. I mainly grow Salix purpurea because it is hardy and mostly pest resistant, but lately I have been gathering local wild willows to grow out and select for weaving. I currently do not offer dried willow or live cuttings for sale, but I can direct you to some places that do.
Weaving
All baskets, and garden supports are woven with a combination of mostly home-grown and some bought-in willow, as well as locally harvested birch and hazel in partnership with the NY DEC. Find me on Instagram to keep up with my latest weaving projects. If you are interested in learning how to grow or weave with willow, see Workshops. If you’re interested in purchasing a basket, see Weavings. And if you have a question about my baskets, see the FAQs or contact me.
Workshops
2026 Group Class Schedule
Save the date! Get on top of registration! I recommend checking in on the workshop host sites to see when registration opens, as they often sell out quickly.
SOLD OUT February 13 Small Stanislav Asymmetrical @ Fall Kill Creative Works, Poughkeepsie NY
March 21 & 22 TBD @ Harlem Valley Homestead, Wingdale NY
March 26 & 27 Garden Structures @ Russel Janis, Sharon CT
March 28 Willow Leaf-shaped trays (2 short classes) @ Newark Museum of Art, Newark, NJ
April 4&5 and 6 & 7 Classes @ Wind and the Willow, The Branch Ranch, Ontario Canada
April 8 & 9 Beginners Round @ Seed, Soil, + Spirit School, Guelph, ON Canada
May 2 & 3 Deep Round Gathering Baskets @ Fall Kill Creative Works, Poughkeepsie NY
SOLD OUT May 14 & 15 Round Harvest Baskets @ Sanborn Mills, Loudon NH
June 5 - 7 TBD (most likely round baskets) @ Penn-Jersey Basketry Guild Annual Meeting
SOLD OUT June 13 & 14 Intro to Round Willow Baskets @ Waterford Craft School, Waterford VA
July 18 & 19 - BIPOC Basketry Campout @ Black & Wild, NY
SOLD OUT July 31 - August 2 Side Weaves Intensive @ Sanborn Mills Farm, Loudon NH
September 11 - 13 Rounded Bushel Baskets @ Marlene Pouliot, Windsor CT
October 19 - 23 Five Day Intensive @ Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Upperville VA
November 21 & 22 How to Harvest Willow @ Sanborn Mills Farm, Loudon NH
December 5 & 6 Lyngsgaard Asymmetrical Baskets @ Fall Kill Creative Works, Poughkeepsie NY
Featured
Weavings
Find my baskets at:
Stockists
100 Main, Falls Village, CT
or contact me directly for custom baskets
You may also occasionally find my work at a few other shops in the Hudson Valley and surrounding area.
Holiday Shows and Seasonal Markets
After a long think, I’ve decided to no longer do crafts shows/artisan markets at this time. Please see the list of stockists above or contact me directly for a custom order below! Currently my online shop is closed, but I may open again as I make stock.
Custom Orders
I am currently taking custom orders at a 10-12 week lead time. Please contact me to discuss order details.
I take on all kinds of projects, big and small, for loved ones or for the public.
Some basket examples for inspiration:
Contact
Start a custom order. Find out about my willow varieties. Ask a smart question. Ask a dumb question.
Whatever it is, you can use the contact form below.
You can also call or text: 845-380-9183.
