About this course

Discover the timeless art of willow basketry from the comfort of your own home with our comprehensive online course. Whether you're a complete beginner or a seasoned craftsperson, our course offers step-by-step instructions, materials guidance, and expert techniques to help you create beautiful and functional willow baskets. Unlock the secrets of this ancient craft and bring the natural beauty of willow into your life. Join us on this creative journey and start weaving your own baskets today!

In this course you will..


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.
  • Step by step instructions along with video tutorials.
  • Closed captions.
  •  An option to source a willow pack.
  •  Introduction to different weaving methods such as randing and the 3 rod wale.
  • Access to a private Facebook group, exclusively for students.




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Discover the Art of Basket Weaving


🌿 Unleash your creativity and craft beautiful baskets from the comfort of your own home with our Online Basket Making Course!

🔹 Learn the ancient art of basketry

🔹 Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts

🔹 Step-by-step video tutorials

🔹 Accessible 24/7, at your own pace

🔹 Join a supportive community of fellow weavers

🔹 Eco-friendly, sustainable crafting

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.

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