Botanical Realism: Paper Shirley Poppy with Natasha Vourdanos
the difference is in the details
This online course launches January 1, 2021 (in its entirety) and once purchased, never expires.
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, a Flower and Jane Featured Artist for 2021.
Course Curriculum
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Preview2021 Featured Artists
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PreviewBotanical Realism Certificate Information (printable)
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PreviewMaterials List (printable)
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PreviewTerms of Use
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StartProcedural Steps (printable)
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Start1/8 Introduction and supplies (video)
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Start2/8 Preparing the papers with sprays (video)
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Start3/8 Cutting, coloring, and shaping the petals (video)
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Start4/8 Creating the poppy centers (video)
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Start5/8 Assembling the flower (video)
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Start6/8 Finishing and budding (video)
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Start7/8 Stem and leaves (video)
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Start8/8 Conservation and Styling (video)
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StartCourse Evaluation (form)
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 and weddings. Her goal is always to recreate the gifts given by Mother Nature.
Natasha Vourdanos Artist Statement
For as long as I can remember I have had a passionate connection with growing plants and being surrounded by nature. Now being able to recreate, with paper, the things I am so passionate about, drives me to experiment and explore the endless possibilities of paper in creating paper botanicals. Natural, beautiful, and achievable is my motto when making paper flowers!