Meet the Maker: Seoda Treasures is a small creative business created by Michelle Power, Carrick on Suir, Co. Waterford.
"I am so fortunate to live in a beautiful area that is surrounded by rivers, mountains, woodlands, beaches and lots of open spaces filled with wonderful native wildflowers and plants. I have always had a keen interest in Nature and in my surroundings, and I find that in creating unique pieces of nature-inspired giftware I am able to capture and share with you a 'moment in time' of Irish Nature.
The name 'SEODA Treasures' is made up of two words which mean the same thing - SEODA is the Irish word for Jewel or Treasure. Although I'm not a fluent Irish speaker I do love the sound of certain words translated into my native language and SEODA (pronounced show-da) is one of those.
SEODA Treasures produce handcrafted unique giftware items using real dried Irish Wildflowers and other items foraged from Nature such as Wood Bark, Sea Glass and pebbles. Each item is handpicked by me in either my own garden in Co. Waterford or nearby gardens, meadows, woodlands or beaches in South East Ireland. These foraged gifts from nature are then used to produce unique items of jewellery and art. Each handpicked item is carefully selected for their colour, quality and suitability for each individual piece. Wildflowers are pressed and dried for at least two weeks. For the jewellery pieces I choose a suitable flower or item, then place it into an individually hand painted silver toned metal bezel. Clear Resin is then poured into the bezel to encase the item and preserve it for you to wear and enjoy.
Each piece is truly unique and can never be replicated as is the case with items in Nature, so be assured that your piece will be a 'one-of-a-kind' piece never to be repeated. The items photographed are therefore just a close representation of the pieces that you will receive. I will however endeavour to match each piece as closely as possible to the photographed item. Each truly unique one-of-a-kind giftware piece is a handcrafted work of art made by me for you to treasure." - Michelle
To learn more about Seoda Treasure, check out Michelle's website
Michelle joined the Hub back in March 2017 with a small collection of her beautiful handcrafted jewellery and over the last 7 years her business has gone from strength to strength as she experiments with various mediums, adding new offerings to her unique giftware on a regular basis...nature is always at the core of Michelle's crafts. Michelle also accepts special commission work.
In the Hub we showcase, promote and sell a range of Michelle's Jewellery on an on-going basis which includes pendants, bracelets, earrings, brooches, cufflinks, key fobs and jewellery sets - Price range from €10 - €35. We also sell a range of framed artwork by Seoda Treasures, price range from €45 along with art greeting cards - original and prints from €3. A recent very popular addition are the flameless candles from €12.
Seoda Treasures is a very popular gift item in the Hub, and each piece is a 'one-off' piece so styles are constantly changing. Below are samples of treasures currently in stock and samples of styles sold. If you fall in love with any piece that is not available, Michelle can endeavour to recreate a similar piece - subject to the availability of flowers etc and lead time required.
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Seoda Treasures Studios - where the magic happens...
Exquisite new 'fuchsia' plaster relief wall art designed and crafted by Seoda Treasures.
Beautifully framed. €50, a one-off piece.
New arrivals - September 2024, six fabulous new pendants, gorgeous colour combinations.
Each a unique one-off piece inspired by nature...Prices: €30 ea, includes gift box.
Sample Pendants by Seoda Treasures - Now in Stock August 2024
Each piece is a one-off unique piece. Price from €25
New bangles now in stock - August 2024 - Prices from €15
New framed artwork by Seoda Treasure - August 2024 from €45
Sample 'one-off' jewellery pieces Michelle has designed and created - that are sold, but similar pieces can be commissioned, inquiries welcomed.
Sample of Seoda Treasures bracelets, earrings, brooches, fobs and jewellery sets that are sold, but similar pieces can be commissioned, inquiries welcomed.
Price range from €10 - €35
Samples of Seoda Treasures framed artwork from €45 that are sold, but similar pieces can be commissioned, inquiries welcomed.
Sample Original Art Cards Styles by Seoda Treasures from €3.50ea - commissions welcomed.
New offering introduced 2023
"Seoda Treasures has been part of The Tudor Artisan Hub collective since March 2017, I initially made a few items of jewellery from Sea Glass and Sea Shells foraged from the local beaches of Co. Waterford and slowly evolved over the last 7 years to a much wider range of product offerings which are on offer today in the Hub. Linda has been instrumental in the evolution of Seoda Treasures encouraging me to introduce new products, being supportive and offering suggestions and helped me develop the range of products into to the collection it has become today. The Hub has given me a Sales Platform where I can showcase my Product Range, a place where people can go and physically see the product if they wish. I have also had the pleasure of meeting a lot of the other artists who display in the hub and have gained helpful tips from them, from framing queries to best adhesives, to market trends and have developed some great friendships from our meetings in The Hub. Thanks you Linda for creating and overseeing such a great worthwhile collective of amazing talented people and allowing them to showcase their unique artistic creations!" - Michelle Power
