Colorful Herbarium from A to Z
A course by Fiona Luciani , Plant Designer
Joined February 2022
Create your own herbarium and frame a beautiful rosace motif. Start your botanical journey today.
Create your own herbarium and frame a beautiful rosace motif. Start your botanical journey today.
Learn herbarium composition with the flower pressing techniques of Fiona Luciani, who will lead you through a creative process that blends the delicacy of flowers with the art of pressing. Develop new skills to create your own botanical works.
You will explore the history of herbariums, botany, and the various possible compositions. Learn when and how to collect flowers respectfully and how to press them properly. Additionally, you will discover how to create a mood board for inspiration and design floral patterns that you can frame.
You will also delve into additional techniques such as applying gold leaf and understanding the language of flowers, adding a special and personal touch to your creations.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 23 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (11)
- 799 students
- 16 lessons (1h 42m)
- 23 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: French, English
- French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
The final project involves creating a floral pattern using pressed flowers and ultimately framing it. This project will allow you to apply all the techniques learned, from collecting and pressing flowers to composing and securing the pattern in a decorative frame.
Who is this online course for?
It is aimed at nature lovers, designers, illustrators, and anyone interested in botanical art and flower pressing. It is ideal for those looking for a creative way to connect with nature and preserve its ephemeral beauty in artistic compositions.
Requirements and materials
You will need pruning shears, a pair of scissors, PVA glue, a flower press, and a frame to showcase your final piece. These materials will enable you to follow the lessons and complete the project effectively.
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A course by Fiona Luciani
Fiona Luciani is a renowned plant designer specializing in herbariums, with a deep passion for patterns, textures, and colors. Based in Paris, she founded Chemin des Marettes in 2018, combining her background in fashion and textile design with her love for nature.
Her success is evident in the diverse collaborations she has undertaken with brands such as Girl Undiscovered, Exaconta, Des Petits Hauts, and Cartland, bringing a poetic and nostalgic touch to each project.
Fiona is also the author of a book where she shares her knowledge about the art of creating herbariums. Her unique approach and dedication to preserving the ephemeral have made her a standout in the world of botanical design, serving as an inspiration to many.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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My sources of inspiration
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U2
Preamble
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The necessary equipment
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Introduction to botany
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Artistic herbaria
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Inspiration and mood board
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U3
Flower pressing technique
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Gathering
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The three families of pressed flowers
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Squeeze and store 1
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Squeeze and store 2
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U4
Room for creation: Development of the final project
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Placement of markers
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The composition
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Gluing stage
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Framing and conservation
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U5
For further
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Gilding with gold leaf
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Language of flowers
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FP
Final project
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Colorful Herbarium from A to Z
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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.
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daniponcepaz
Muy inspirador!!!
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jswxrg2d8c
PlusMe ha encantado, es un curso bello, Fiona explica muy bien , cada detalle, cada consejo se agradece, sin duda practicare lo que mas pueda.
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smejia38
Excelente curso!, muy bien explicado y un bello proyecto final. Es lo que estaba buscando para poder crear mis propios proyectos.
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agaprzerwa
Bardzo mi się podobał, ciekawa technika tworzenia mandali.
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rivera_dian
Well explained materials class! Definitely recommend it