Every wreath designer starts somewhere, and the beginning does not have to feel overwhelming. That is the idea behind the free Intro to Wreath Making mini course. It exists to answer the questions new makers ask most, before they spend money on supplies or a membership. Here is what is in it, who it is for, and, honestly, why Kandi gives it away.
The questions it answers
The course was built around four questions that arrive in Kandi's inbox constantly:
- How do I choose the right greenery for my design?
- Why does my wreath look off even when I follow tutorials?
- What supplies do I actually need to start?
- Am I even doing this the right way?
If you have asked yourself any of those, it was written for you.
What is inside
Short, beginner-friendly lessons, each under fifteen minutes. It is a focused introduction, not a long course, and it covers four things:
How to confidently choose greenery for your design. Greenery is the body of most wreaths, and it is what beginners consistently buy too little of and choose badly. The lesson covers what to look for and how to match greenery to the mood of a design.
The basic structure of a balanced wreath. Focal point, counterweight, clustering, depth. This is the part that fixes the "it looks off" problem, and why your wreath looks off is a written companion to it.
Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them. Scattering instead of clustering, building flat, undersized bows, buying for a season instead of a design.
The foundational techniques every designer should know. The handful of attachment and shaping techniques that every design in the vault builds on.
Who it is for
- Brand new wreath makers who have never built one.
- Hobbyists who have made a few and want to improve.
- Creatives who feel unsure where to start.
- Anyone who wants stronger design foundations before going further.
If you have already built a dozen wreaths and sell them, the course will be review, though several experienced members say the greenery lesson changed how they shop. The Kreative Krew is where the deeper instruction lives, with live sessions every week and a vault that starts where this course ends.
What it costs
Nothing. You enter an email address and get instant access. There is no card, no trial that quietly converts and no charge at the end. What happens with the email is also plain: you get the course, then helpful beginner tips and tutorials, and you hear about the paid resources when you are ready. Every email has an unsubscribe link and it works.
Why she gives it away
Because the people who finish it and want more end up joining the Krew. That is the whole model and there is no reason to be coy about it. Kandi teaches wreath making for a living, and the mini course is the honest sample of how she teaches: her voice, her pace, her way of explaining why a design works. If you like it, the membership is more of it every week. If you do not, you have lost fifteen minutes and gained a better first wreath.
What to do after
Most people take one of three paths.
1. Build a wreath. Beginner wreath-making supplies is the shopping list, sized for one design. 2. Buy a single tutorial. If there is one specific design you want, the video tutorials are digital downloads with a supply list, and the free course covers the foundations they assume. 3. Join the Krew. Weekly live instruction, the full vault, six instructors and the community. The Krew page explains it, and the free course is the right thing to do first.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the course take?
Each lesson is under fifteen minutes. It is designed to be finished in an evening.
Do I need to buy supplies first?
No. There is no expensive supply list. It covers how to choose greenery and how a balanced wreath is structured before you spend anything.
Is it actually free?
Actually free. An email address, instant access, no card.
Where do I get it?
On the free course page, which links straight to the design school.
