Guided Course: Create Embroidery with Dried Flowers on Tulle
A course by Olga PrinkuEmbroidery Artist
A course by Olga Prinku, Embroidery Artist
Create intricate tulle embroidery with dried flowers, mastering techniques for botanical designs, color harmony, and composition
Explore the enchanting world of tulle embroidery with dried flowers and plants. This guided project introduces you to the essentials of preparing your embroidery hoop and tulle fabric, ensuring a taut and stable base for your artwork. Dive into the delicate process of attaching botanical elements to the tulle, learning techniques that transform simple materials into intricate, complex shapes. Each step is crafted to help you master the art of botanical composition, allowing you to create detailed and captivating designs.
As you progress, discover how to build your design by thoughtfully selecting a harmonious color palette. Plan your composition with care, ensuring each floral element is placed to achieve balance and aesthetic appeal. Follow a series of guided steps to execute your final design, placing each botanical piece with precision. By the end of this project, you'll complete a unique tulle embroidery piece that beautifully reflects your personal style and appreciation for natural materials.
What will you learn in this online course?
10 lessons & 12 downloads
Methods for Attaching the Flowers
10 minutes, 49 seconds
Creating Complex Shapes Using Flowers
20 minutes, 32 seconds
Podcast: Sentimental Herbariums: From Scientific Archive to Artistic Gesture
3 minutes, 21 seconds
Choosing Your Colour Palette
6 minutes, 45 seconds
Planning Your Final Design
8 minutes, 57 seconds
Executing Your Final Design 1
11 minutes, 41 seconds
What's included in this course?
Discover the enchanting world of tulle embroidery with dried flowers and plants. You'll begin by mastering the foundational skills needed to prepare your embroidery hoop and tulle fabric, ensuring a stable base for your creative journey. Dive into the intriguing process of attaching delicate botanical elements to the tulle, exploring various methods to craft intricate and complex shapes. Experiment with textures and techniques as you bring your designs to life.
As your skills grow, focus on curating a harmonious color palette, choosing dried flowers and plants that complement each other in both color and texture. Thoughtfully plan your compositional layout, sketching your vision onto the tulle, and determining the ideal placement for each floral element. Methodically execute your final design with precision and care, allowing you to create a unique and delicate tulle embroidery artwork that reflects your personal style and appreciation for natural beauty.
What is this course's project?
Master tulle embroidery by creating a botanical composition with dried flowers. You'll prepare your hoop and fabric, learn to attach delicate elements, choose a color palette, and plan your design. Finally, execute a harmonious embroidery piece showcasing your skills.
Who is this online course for?
Crafters, art enthusiasts, and nature lovers eager to explore unique embroidery techniques will relish this guided project. Ideal for those wanting to combine their love for botanical elements with creative expression on tulle, creating intricate and visually stunning designs.
Requirements and materials
Discover the joy of tulle embroidery with dried flowers. Basic embroidery supplies like a hoop and tulle fabric are essential, alongside a selection of dried flowers. While no advanced skills are needed, an enthusiasm for crafting is beneficial.
Reviews
- 5 months ago
Me ha parecido un curso muy original y poner las plantas secas sobre el tul puede parecer fácil pero está claro que se necesita seguir una técnica porque no es nada sencillo, pero sí muy bello.
- 11 months ago
Un curso muy original, que se disfruta mientras se aprende.
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
Guided Course: Create Embroidery with Dried Flowers on Tulle
- Introduction to Hoops and Tulle Fabric
- Preparing the Hoop with Tulle Fabric
- Methods for Attaching the Flowers
- Creating Complex Shapes Using Flowers
- Podcast: Sentimental Herbariums: From Scientific Archive to Artistic Gesture
- Choosing Your Colour Palette
- Planning Your Final Design
- Executing Your Final Design 1
- Executing Your Final Design 2
- Executing Your Final Design 3
- Final project
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FAQs
Yes, this course is designed for beginners and covers all the basics of working with tulle fabric, embroidery hoops, and floral arrangements.
You'll need embroidery hoops, tulle or net fabric, dried flowers, floral glue or PVA glue, scissors, tweezers, and basic sketching tools for planning your designs.
You'll learn how to choose, prepare, and stretch tulle fabric in embroidery hoops, compare hoop materials, and use proper techniques for securing fabric and flowers.
The course explains how to select hoop size and compare materials like wood, bamboo, and plastic based on your project needs and fabric type.
Yes, the course covers weaving and gluing methods, using tweezers for precision, and securing various floral elements to net fabric.
The course teaches color wheel theory, seasonal palettes, and how to combine natural and dyed flowers for harmonious or contrasting arrangements.
The course provides troubleshooting tips for fixing slack or warped tulle, including stretching, pinning, and using diluted PVA glue for secure results.