About this course
Welcome to an enchanting journey into the heart of rustic Irish craftsmanship, where you'll discover the art of crafting natural and cost-effective wedding decor using materials readily found in your garden and the lush woodlands of Ireland. Our online course, led by a passionate Irish Artisan, is designed to unlock your creativity and help you bring the beauty of nature to your special day.
In this course, you'll explore the age-old tradition of crafting with natural materials, creating rustic wedding decor that reflects the unique charm of your love story. Each creation is a canvas, waiting for your personal touch, allowing you to customize it to suit the theme and color scheme of your wedding, making it truly one-of-a-kind.
But it doesn't stop there. The beauty of this experience lies in the memories you'll make while crafting these special pieces with materials that hold sentimental value. These handcrafted elements will infuse your wedding with an authentic, natural elegance, while also serving as a reminder of the love and care that went into every detail.
Join us on this journey and craft your way to a wedding day filled with warmth, nature's beauty, and cherished memories. Your Irish artisan guide will lead you through the process, ensuring you create decor that captures the spirit of your special day and the essence of the Irish countryside. Welcome to an extraordinary world of DIY wedding decor where you're the artist, and nature is your muse.
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 topiary tree, a rustic floral display, a rustic wreath and a willow heart.
The course will have;
- An Introduction to each module, outlining each process and what you will need.
- 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 including willow.
- 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.
- Access to a private Facebook group, exclusively for students.
You will learn to create...
The Willow Wreath
Step into the world of rustic elegance with our tutorial on creating a natural willow wreath, adorned with handcrafted embellishments, all using foraged materials from the great outdoors. This enchanting DIY project allows you to infuse your personal touch, customizing the wreath to match the colour scheme of any event, be it a wedding, a garden party, or a cozy home decor piece.
Natural Willow Heart
Discover the art of unity through nature with our heartfelt tutorial on crafting a natural willow heart wreath. This symbolic creation is adorned with exquisite embellishments crafted from foraged materials, seamlessly customized to harmonize with the colour scheme of your special event. Make your occasion truly unforgettable with a willow heart wreath that embodies the essence of your special day.
The Topiary Tree
Elevate the charm of your rustic wedding with our tutorial on crafting personalized topiary trees. These enchanting green creations can be customized with colors that match your wedding theme, adding a touch of natural beauty to your special day. Learn how to shape, paint, and adorn your topiaries with exquisite details, ensuring they harmonize flawlessly with your chosen color palette.
Rustic Can Floral Artistry
Elevate your wedding day with rustic charm without breaking the bank. Our DIY tutorial will guide you through crafting a stunning rustic floral display using simple, easily accessible, and affordable materials. Learn how to transform everyday items into rustic masterpieces that will add a touch of natural beauty and whimsy to your wedding day.
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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