Portrait Embroidery with Botanical Elements
A course by Andrea Orue , Textile Artist
Explore the basics of freestyle embroidery and create an original piece that connects hand, mind and heart
- Portuguese with subtitles in English
- 97% positive reviews (69)
- 858 students
Explore the basics of freestyle embroidery and create an original piece that connects hand, mind and heart
Embroidery is an ancestral art whose techniques have been passed down the generations by the masters. Andréa Orue, known on social media as Primavera de 83, revives this fascinating tradition and shares her knowledge through needle and thread.
In this course, learn to embroider a self-portrait with botanical motifs. With the help of your teacher, discover new stitches and produce an original artwork full of detail and texture.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 20 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (69)
- 858 students
- 17 lessons (2h 55m)
- 20 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese, Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create an embroidered portrait with botanical motifs from an illustration.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in embroidery, self-portraiture, and textile design who wants to learn this medium or explore new creative techniques.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary for this course.
In terms of materials, you need tracing paper, a pencil, an eraser, an erasable pen, an embroidery hoop, ecru non-stretch cotton fabric, a selection of threads, and sewing and embroidery needles.
Reviews
A course by Andrea Orue
Andréa Orue, known on social media as Primavera de 83, is a textile artist and teacher. She has spent more than ten years seeking to unite hands, mind, and heart through embroidery, and revives this ancestral art through her pieces.
Thanks to her work, she's participated in large events such as São Paulo Fashion Week, and appeared on various TV shows in Brazil. One of her pieces appears on the cover of the book O Reino de Zália published by Companhia das Letras. She sells her work at the Jardim Secreto fair, via subscription to the Caixa Cosmos project, and also via other channels.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do on the course?
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U2
First steps
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Materials
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Basic Free embroidery stitches 1
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Basic Free embroidery stitches 2
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Basic Free embroidery stitches 3
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Basic Free embroidery stitches 4
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Andrea Orue's point
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U3
Preparation
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Building your mood board and sketchbook
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The self-portrait
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The final design
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U4
Embroidery production
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Transferring the design to fabric and first stitches
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Embroidering hair and using colors
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Defining embroidery stitches: leaves and stems
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Embroidering your design
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Final tips for your project
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FP
Final project
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Portrait Embroidery with Botanical Elements
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
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lou_art
Excelente curso, muito inspirador.
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melissalaray
Excelente curso!
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gloomyfra
interessante. bellissimi lavori!
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ateliekarinapedroso
Decepcionada. Ensina bem menos do que o básico. Se você é iniciante vai ter dificuldade e recorrer a outros canais gratuitos para aprender pontos básicos, como colocar tecido corretamente no bastidor... E se você já tem o básico vai ficar bem brava pq a professora não explica em detalhes como copiar o rosto, como criar a parte herbal que fica no projeto. Eu era aluna do 0 e fui para outra plataforma gratuita aprender e deixei esse curso de lado.
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kvarruda
Eu gostando demais da professora. Ela tem uma didática excelente, deixa muito clara toas as explicações e isso facilita muito para uma boa Aprendizagem. Eu estou muito feliz com essa aquisição dessa compra.
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