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In this online video-based course you will learn to create five (5) botanically realistic paper 'Shirley' poppies and three (3) buds with stem and leaves.
A supply list accompanies superb video instruction, ensuring you have all the tools you need to acquire new skills, expand your artistic repertoire and create paper flowers of the highest quality.
Your instructor for this course is Natasha Vourdanos.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewMaterials List (printable)
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StartProcedural Steps (printable)
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Start1/8 Introduction and supplies (video) (14:37)
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Start2/8 Preparing the papers with sprays (video) (8:58)
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Start3/8 Cutting, coloring, and shaping the petals (video) (42:47)
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Start4/8 Creating the poppy centers (video) (41:35)
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Start5/8 Assembling the flower (video) (15:39)
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Start6/8 Finishing and budding (video) (27:16)
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Start7/8 Stem and leaves (video) (29:39)
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Start8/8 Conservation and Styling (video) (12:10)
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PreviewTerms of Use
Your Instructor
Natasha Vourdanos grew up in Melbourne, Australia. After pursuing a career as a chef and then embracing the hectic pace of motherhood, her yearn to be creative remained. A chance sighting of paper flowers delighted Natasha's creative spirit. She was soon creating realistic paper flowers, beautiful and natural, for family and friends. The response to these designs encouraged Natasha to open BellaPaperFlora, her online shop for lovers of unique gifts.
Natasha's designs grace galleries, fashion studios ,weddings and magazine editorials . Her goal is always to recreate the gifts given by Mother Nature.