There are many excellent books available on Handfasting, Celtic traditions and ceremony creation, and if you enjoy reading you’ll find plenty to explore in your own time.
However, this Masterclass is designed to be practical rather than academic. You won’t be expected to read books before you begin or study lengthy reading lists alongside the course.
Instead, I’ll introduce you to books that may be of interest as your knowledge grows. Once you’ve completed the Masterclass, you’ll be in a much better position to decide which, if any, you’d like to add to your own library.
Your Handfasting Journal is the one item I strongly recommend you have before you begin the Masterclass.
Rather than providing a printed workbook, I encourage every student to create their own personal journal. This will become your working handbook throughout the course and, long afterwards, a valuable professional reference that you’ll return to time and time again.
You may prefer an A5 multi-section notebook, an A4 Pukka Pad, or simply one notebook that suits the way you like to learn.
As we work through the Masterclass, I’ll regularly share practical tips, ideas and little “Glenda nuggets” that don’t always fit neatly into one lesson. You’ll often find yourself adding notes into earlier sections as your understanding grows.
Where they genuinely add value, the Masterclass includes downloadable documents and reference materials that you can save or print for future use.
The course itself is designed as a visual online learning experience, so printing is kept to a minimum while still giving you useful resources to refer back to.
Inside the Masterclass you’ll also find a dedicated section covering the haberdashery, equipment and requisites used in Handfasting ceremonies, together with practical advice about what you need, where to find it and what can wait until later.
Throughout the Masterclass, I’ll
occasionally share articles exploring the traditions, symbolism and practical application of Handfasting, helping you build a deeper understanding
alongside the practical lessons.
Once you’re enrolled, you’ll unlock a growing collection of course resources, downloadable documents and practical reference materials that support your learning throughout the Masterclass.
Combined with your own Handfasting Journal, these become a valuable resource library that you’ll continue to use whenever you’re planning ceremonies in the future.
This page offers a glimpse of the resources available. Once you enrol, you’ll gain access to the full collection of course materials, downloads, recommendations and supporting resources, all designed to accompany you throughout your Handfasting journey.
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