Tulle Embroidery with Natural Flowers and Plants
A course by Olga Prinku , Embroidery Artist
Let your creativity blossom by embroidering complex botanical compositions using dry flowers, foliage and natural materials
Let your creativity blossom by embroidering complex botanical compositions using dry flowers, foliage and natural materials
Flowers-on-tulle embroidery is the delicate craft of weaving natural plants and flowers onto fabric. The artist behind the creation of this practice is Olga Prinku, a renowned embroidery artist whose work has been featured in numerous publications like Martha Stewart or in fashion collections like Swarovski.
For Olga, flower-on-tulle embroidery is for those who want to slow down, observe the beauty and fragility of nature, and find a sense of calm and inner peace in doing so. In this course, Olga teaches you her methodology to create beautiful handmade pieces using organic materials.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 21 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (97)
- 3,398 students
- 16 lessons (3h 2m)
- 21 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a flowers-on-tulle embroidery piece with different weaving techniques using organic materials.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone passionate about embroidery, arts and crafts, and floral design who wants to learn a new artistic skill.
Requirements and materials
No previous embroidery experience is needed. Just the enthusiasm and patience to enjoy the process of learning an intricate new form of artistic expression.
To take this course, you need an 8-inch embroidery hoop, a 12-inch square piece of tulle fabric, a selection of dry or preserved flowers, micro tweezers, a protective mask, embroidery scissors, PVA glue and a brush. Optional materials include a scalpel, pins, wood clamps, silica for drying flowers and a tupperware container, double-sided tape, and a shadow box frame.
Reviews
A course by Olga Prinku
Olga Prinku is a Moldavian embroidery artist, currently living in the UK countryside. While studying graphic design at the Cumbria Institute of the Arts in England, she discovered her love for crafts through upholstery, jewelry making, and screen printing courses. She then started experimenting with embroidery and organic materials, and quickly gained wide recognition on social media, with almost 200K followers on Instagram.
Olga has collaborated with brands like Anthropologie, 3.PARADIS, Ruth Eaton London and Swarovski. Her flowers-on-tulle work has been featured in a range of online, print and televised media internationally. From Casa Facile in Italy to Architectural Digest in the US. She has also published her own book on the craft: Dried Flower Embroidery: An Introduction to the Art of Flowers on Tulle.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Flowers
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Introduction to Dry and Preserved Flowers
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How to Dry Your Own Flowers
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Preparing the Flowers
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U3
Materials and Methods
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Introduction to Hoops and Tulle Fabric
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Preparing the Hoop with Tulle Fabric
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Methods for Attaching the Flowers
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Creating Complex Shapes Using Flowers
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U4
Building Your Design
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Choosing Your Colour Palette
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Planning Your Final Design
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Executing Your Final Design 1
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Executing Your Final Design 2
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Executing Your Final Design 3
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U5
Protecting and Displaying Your Design
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How to Seal Your Final Work
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Framing Your Work for Display
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FP
Final project
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Tulle Embroidery with Natural Flowers and Plants
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me_lissagatinha
Curso óltimo e muito bem explicado!
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lorraine.fox54
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. There are clear and concise explanations and demonstrations of what to do . I learnt a lot about the various flowers and it has inspired me to look at nature on my walks. I also found the framing of the work very useful .
Thank you
myriam.amaro
El curso me está gustando mucho. Las explicaciones son fáciles de seguir y estoy disfrutando del aprendizaje
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kannanne3
PlusWonderful course! Keep in mind that it's important to practice each skill as you through each unit.
k.lahreche
Cours très bien expliqué et bien documenté. Beaucoup de plaisir à suivre le cours.
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