Creating Botanical Collages from Scratch
A course by Manuela Eichner , Visual Artist
Compose original pieces that awaken the senses by exploring the colors and shapes of plants
Compose original pieces that awaken the senses by exploring the colors and shapes of plants
Manual collage, combining a wide variety of elements, offers countless possibilities. You can also expand on any piece by adding elements from the natural world. Brazilian visual artist Manuela Eichner employs her love of plants in collages for prints, murals, and exhibitions in Brazil and internationally, and is here to accompany you on this journey.
In this online course, learn to create artistic compositions using plants. Manuela walks you through all the steps to develop a botanical collage intuitively, and enhance it with texture, light, and movement. Bring your ideas to life with your own hands as you connect with nature.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 11 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (20)
- 477 students
- 12 lessons (1h 38m)
- 11 additional resources (0 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?
Make a collage using plants.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Visual artists, illustrators, and anyone interested in botany, collage, and exploring new forms of expression.
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary to take this course.
For materials, you need pictures to cut out, scissors, glue, plant leaves, colored paper, and a pencil or pen to draw the plants.
Reviews
A course by Manuela Eichner
Manuela Eichner is a Brazilian visual artist living between São Paulo and Berlin. With a degree in sculpture from UFRGS, she develops her work in multiple contexts, such as videos, workshops, and installations, incorporating collage and her love of plants.
She has collaborated with brands such as Netflix, Folha de S. Paulo, Trip, and Red Bull, as well as participated in exhibitions and cultural programs both in Brazil and further afield.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Materials
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Collage principles
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Color principles
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Principles of botany
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U3
Project Production
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Theme
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Sketch
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Connection of principles
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Paste and finish
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U4
Final Steps
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Photography and circulation
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Collage enlargement
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FP
Final project
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Creating Botanical Collages from Scratch
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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.
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beatrizbelo
Muito bom!!
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marcinhacs_63
PlusUm curso muito bem montado, desde a breve história da colagem até a discussão sobre a amplificação da obra final. Manuela é muito didática e instiga o aluno a querer se aventurar! Adorei e indicarei!
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anne.darling
PlusVery clear and easy to follow in spite of it being in Portuguese. Recommended.
andersonch4
PlusExcelente. A estrutura do curso é muito interessante, com diversas dicas bastante ricas para a prática da colagem e a composição com as plantas e seus saberes. A artista estimula o jogo produtivo com as cores e com as texturas e isso foi um diferencial. Recomendo.
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jeannemconnolly
I really enjoy this collage course! It got me thinking of art in a new way was very natural for me to play with this medium. Thanks to the teacher! Will recommend!