The Swirly Basket
Enjoy this free demo, for a taste of what to expect in this course!!
Often the most beautiful and unique pieces are made simply, traditional and with natural materials. This Swirly basket is make with just five willow rods and a simple willow weaving technique.
This Course Includes
Learn at your own pace!! This is an on-demand video course, you can access it at any time via our online learning platform, Teachable.
Inside the course, you will have instant access to 4 separate modules where you will learn to create a celtic cross, a natural platter , a willow star and a willow heart.
Each module will have;
- An Introduction to each module so you know exactly where to start.
- All Recommended Tools so you can be prepared in advance.
- Downloadable PDFs of instructions, to use along with your video tutorials.
- Closed Captions
- The Natural Materials you can use to weave.
- Preparing Natural Materials so you'll know exactly what to do to get your materials ready to weave.
- Finishing Touches so you can embellish your pieces to suit your style and treat them to make them last.
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Access to a private Facebook group, exclusively for students.
You will create...
Natural Platter
Create a unique natural platter using fallen branches and accessories to suit your style. These platters act as a beautiful piece for your tablescape or a natural decorative piece for display in your home.
Celtic Cross
The Celtic Cross is a traditional Irish symbol and you can make your very own from a variety of natural products such as willow or cordyline leaves. Hang them on your wall or use them as decorative center pieces to bring a little bit of Irish Craft into your home.
Decorative Willow Heart
Using a variety of foliage from the garden, this delightful heart is can be created as “full” or as “simple” as you wish. Once the frame of the heart structure is created, you can decorate it to a theme or colour of your choice. Your heart frame will last and you can dress it up to suit the season.
The Scented Willow Star
With in-depth instruction and great attention to detail, Helena shares all her tips and tricks to help you create a perfectly shaped star structure. Add foliage, ribbon, cinnamon sticks, dried citrus slices, perhaps some fresh herbs and a sense of sparkle with a set of LED string lights.
Meet Helena
Helena Golden is an Irish artisan basket maker based in county Leitrim. Her love for the traditional craft of willow weaving was born in Leitrim , located close to Carrick on Shannon, along the banks of the Shannon Blueway and within a short drive of Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and the Wild Atlantic Way. Helena draws inspiration for her work from her idyllic Leitrim roots.
Helena creates traditional hand woven baskets and unique home-ware items using sustainably grown willow. She delivers workshops in basket making and weaving throughout Ireland. Helena is passionate about making the magic of weaving of weaving accessible to everyone and sharing the history and tradition of this beautiful Irish Heritage Craft. Her work has been featured on shows such as DIY SOS and the Late Late Toy Show.
