Located in Carrowtrasna near Greencastle, Brandon Farren is a unique eco-art workshop where artist Brendan Farren creates expressive sculptures and baskets using natural materials, especially willow and wood.
Brandon Farren Willow Sculpture Inishowen is based in a distinctive circular workshop built using hempcrete walls and a woven roof structure, reflecting the artist’s strong connection to sustainability, craft, and nature. The space itself forms part of the creative process, influencing the organic flow of each handmade piece.
At Brandon Farren Willow Sculpture Inishowen, Brendan works primarily with willow, transforming natural materials into sculptures, baskets, and nature-inspired forms that reflect the landscapes of Inishowen. His work combines traditional craft techniques with a contemporary ecological approach, resulting in artworks that are deeply rooted in place and environment.
Visitors to Brandon Farren Willow Sculpture Inishowen are welcome by appointment and are encouraged to call ahead before visiting the workshop.
Brandon Farren is ideal for visitors interested in:
Willow sculpture and basket making in Donegal
Eco-friendly and sustainable art in Inishowen
Handcrafted wooden and natural material sculpture
Traditional Irish craft techniques
Artist workshops in Greencastle
Contemporary nature-based sculpture
Brandon Farren Willow Sculpture Inishowen
Carrowtrasna, Greencastle
F93 Y3X7
📞 +353 86 218 7242
📧 brendanrua@gmail.com
🌐 www.biggreenart.com
Opening Hours:
By appointment only – please ring beforehand
Greencastle Harbour – A working fishing harbour with scenic views across Lough Foyle and a strong maritime heritage.
Inishowen Head Lighthouse – A dramatic coastal viewpoint offering spectacular scenery and walking routes along the peninsula.
Moville Shore Path – A peaceful coastal walk connecting Greencastle and Moville with panoramic sea views.