Decorating with flowers and dried leaves
A course by Marina Dias , Botanical Designer
Discover how to create stunning floral arrangements with this step-by-step course. Learn techniques and tips from experts.
Discover how to create stunning floral arrangements with this step-by-step course. Learn techniques and tips from experts.
Marina Dias, a renowned botanical designer, will guide you on a creative journey to learn how to dehydrate and paint flowers and leaves, transforming them into beautiful arrangements and accessories. You will discover everything about the exciting world of dried flowers and their ever-growing market.
Marina will show you the essential materials and dehydration techniques to preserve the plants' original structure and colors. You will learn how to dye flowers and leaves, plan your projects and create moodboards for inspiration. You will discover how to select the ideal plants for your designs and how to create harmonious arrangements. Furthermore, Marina will share valuable tips on maintaining and packaging your creations.
By the end of this course, you will have mastered the art of transforming ephemeral works of art from nature into unique and desirable pieces.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 16 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (5)
- 679 students
- 15 lessons (1h 45m)
- 16 additional resources (3 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?
You will create a stunning headpiece using the techniques you will learn. Through your final project, you'll apply everything you've learned about dehydrating, dyeing, planning, and composition to bring to life a unique, authentic piece that reflects your style and creativity.
Who is this online course for?
This course is aimed at nature lovers, creatives and anyone interested in learning a unique form of artistic expression. No prior knowledge is required, just curiosity and enthusiasm for the world of dried flowers and botanical design.
Requirements and materials
To make the most of this course, you will need flowers, wire, craft pliers, staples, glue and ribbon. No prior experience or specialized equipment is required, just your passion and creativity.
Reviews
A course by Marina Dias
Marina Dias, renowned botanical designer, has left a notable mark in the world of floral design. With an authentic approach and an innate passion for nature, Marina founded Estúdio PiMa, where she creates unique pieces ranging from personal accessories to impressive corporate backdrops. His ability to work with dried flowers and preserve their original colors and structure has made his creations highly sought after. Marina is passionate about reconnecting people with the beauty of nature through her creativity and unique knowledge of botanical design.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Discover dried flowers
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Introduction to dehydrated flowers and leaves
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The dried flower market
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Materials
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The best flowers and leaves to start with
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Flower dyeing
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Course project planning
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U3
Create a perfect piece
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Style, tone and choice of flowers
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The wire frame
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The screen structure
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Floral composition
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U4
Add-ons
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Care and tips for packing
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Other structures
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Arrangement possibilities with dried flowers
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FP
Final project
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Arrangements for decoration and hair with dried flowers and leaves
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
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.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
totis522
Inspirador y fácil de seguir. me ha gustado.
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popisabellotti
¡Hola! Me encantó este curso... Además de inspirar me permitió aprender más sobre las flores secas.
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an.narloch
PlusKurs bardzo mi się podobał. wszystko dokładnie wyjaśnione :)
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mi0072024
Me encantó el curso porque te da muchas ideas de cómo puedes utilizar todas las hojas y flores. Yo quería poner unas en la pared como las que se ven atrás de ella en el set y también explica de ello. El curso me ayudó a abrir mi mente a muchas ideas que tenía y no sabía cómo implementar.
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ernestinasamoes
Muito bonito, perfeito para as amantes de flores e coroas como eu :)
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