Imagine capturing an ink impression of a rose from your garden. Or from a special bouquet from a special occasion. How about flowers from prom? An ink impression of botanical is a moment and memory captured forever.

In this class, we will learn how to capture the beauty and details in nature on objects that will make stunning pieces of décor for your home, or to create gifts with heart for friends and loved ones. You will learn about different surfaces you can apply impressions of botanicals upon and how to prepare those surfaces. We will discuss which mediums are the best for application on paper, fabric, and wood. I share a ton of tips and tricks, so anyone can try this technique and be successful. The goal for this class is to inspire you, not only to try this technique, but to be creative in how you use your own ink impressions. If you enjoy flowers, gardening, being in nature, or even a stroll through your local garden center, this class is for you. Join in, get your hands a little messy, and let’s have fun creating!

We will learn:

how to capture botanical impressions from objects such as flowers and leaves
how to choose botanicals that will make the best impressions
how to choose the correct medium for the surface
techniques for effective impression results
how to create cards with ink impressions
how to gold foil an ink impression
how to frame ink impressions on paper
how to create impressions on fabric with paint
how to capture ink impressions on wood

Supplies:

Because of the variety of projects we will be creating, the supply list is extensive. Please see a complete list, with links, in the Projects & Resources tab above.

Lesson Overview:

Class introduction
Supplies and class project
Card making
Card making – gold foiling
Wall art
Textiles
Wood
Class wrap up

This class is perfect for anyone wanting to learn how to capture beautiful images of botanicals. No special skills are needed, just the desire to make beauty.

Aina Kiwelu

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