Wreath Making
A Third Age Artistic Pursuits feature
by our Interests, Hobbies & Pastimes Editor

Contrary to popular belief, Wreath Making is not simply a one-season pastime. Yes, Christmas might be the time when most people will hang a wreath on their front door or in their hallway, but Wreath Making is a pastime that can be practiced all year round using standard materials available from Wreath Making suppliers, or freely available seasonal materials collected from your garden or the countryside.

Wreath Making is an ancient craft. The Greek god Apollo is associated with Wreaths, which inspired the Greeks to use Wreaths as crowns of victory at their Pythian Games, a forerunner of the Olympic Games.

The Romans also wore Wreaths as a mark of celebration, and it was the Romans who first introduced the tradition of  Funeral Wreaths.

But today, Wreaths are used on many occasions including Weddings, Funerals and seasonal celebrations such as Christmas and Easter. They’re also used as year-round decorations throughout the home.

One of the great things about Wreath Making as a hobby is how little you need to spend to make a start. All you need is a Glue Gun or two (different sizes for different applications), Glue Sticks, Floral Wire, Florists Tape, Florists Picks, Florists Pins, Wire Cutters, a Ruler and a Measuring Tape. Those few items should see you up and running for little more than a few pounds.

Wreath Making materials can easily be sourced from the many specialist Wreath Making suppliers. Or if you want to make a really inexpensive start to the hobby, from seasonal materials found in your garden, on the beach or around the countryside.

Making Classic Wreaths: Designing and Creating for All Occasions by Ed Smith, is an excellent starter book on the subject of Wreath Making.

These wonderful Wreaths go far beyond Christmas decorations. Crafted from pinecones and seashells; autumn leaves, berries, and pumpkins; and even styrofoam, they add a beautiful touch to any room all year long.

They’re easy to make too, especially with instructions that carefully outline the basic supplies and show how to make an attractive bow, wire items to the Wreath, work with dried materials, enhance pre-made Wreaths, and more.

Fashion a lovely seasonal Wreath from spring pussy willows and forsythia. Just for fun, use recycled toys on a Wreath or “Wreath around the clock.”

Wish someone a happy birthday with a Wreath adorned with party hat horns and bright ribbon. One “seedy” wreath is for the birds. They’re all creative, unique, and fun to make. Enjoy!

Income and Business Opportunity:
Wreath Making can easily be turned from a hobby into a part or full-time Small Business Opportunity by setting up a Wreath Making Business to provide a Wreath Making Service.

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It's a very busy life you lead, Doreen. I don't know how you find the energy!

I'm glad the sun is still shining with you. Yesterday we decided to create a new sitting area in the front of our garden which is also our drive and the full width of the house. So I started to clear away some shrubs in one corner and to prepare the ground for some new shrubs to create a screen. I was really looking forward to continuing today, but guess what? Rain

doreen said:

You have given me ideas Annmarie with your photo.

I am going to start collecting bit and pieces now and store them in a box.

That's a really good idea, Doreen. I'm going to get a box to put the bits and pieces in. Then at Christmas it will all be together.