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Create a botanically realistic large paper garden rose modeled after 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' David Austin rose with this comprehensive, self-paced online course from master artist Amity Libby.
Course Curriculum
Introduction
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StartWelcome and course overview
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StartHistory and characteristics of the 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' rose (5:49)
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StartNecessary tools for creating a LARGE paper garden rose
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StartNecessary components of the stand and stem for LARGE paper garden rose
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StartPrepare Printed Templates from a PDF (LETTER SIZE)
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StartPrepare Printed Templates from a PDF (A4 SIZE)
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StartCricut File for Cutting
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StartPreparing the paper and wires prior to beginning the course (17:59)
Step-by-step: Creating the 'Tess of the D'Urbervilles' paper garden rose
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StartLarge Rose Foliage (15:19)
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StartLarge Rose Center Preparation (7:14)
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StartLarge Rose Inner Petals Preparation (12:24)
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StartLarge Rose Center Petals Preparation (8:50)
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StartLarge Rose Outer Petals Preparation (6:34)
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StartLarge Rose Guard Petals Preparation (9:30)
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StartLarge Rose Construction (22:24)
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StartDemonstration of Large Rose Stem and Stand (8:28)
Conclusion
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Your Instructor
Venezuelan artist Maria Elena Gomez lives in Portugal where she designs large paper flowers for events and photoshoots. Amity Libby lives in Maine, USA and creates learning experiences for artists. They met in the 1990s in Valencia, Venezuela and began collaborating with paper flowers in 2019. Together they presented the paper flower 'Tess' in-person as a master class in 2024.