The Art of Pressed Flowers and Leaves - Kew Online Course

Discover the enchanting art of pressed flowers with this online course from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew! Learn a beautiful and mindful craft that connects you with nature.

This Kew Online Course guides you through the process of flower pressing, transforming your favorite blooms and leaves into stunning floral art. Led by expert floral artist Bex Partridge, this self-paced course offers 122 minutes of premium instruction, empowering you to unleash your creativity.

What you'll learn:

• Flower Selection & Harvesting: Bex shows you how to choose the perfect flowers and leaves for your projects, and the best techniques for ethical harvesting.
• Flower Pressing Techniques: Master the art of using a flower press to preserve your botanical treasures.
• Four Stunning Projects: Create beautiful pressed flower art with step-by-step instructions for:
  • Single Bloom Greeting Cards: Design unique and personalized cards.
  • Pressed Meadow Display: Arrange a charming, naturalistic display.
  • Botanical Study: Create detailed and artistic botanical illustrations.
  • Floral Flat-Lay: Craft visually appealing flat lays for photography and display.
• Framing & Display Ideas: Learn how to showcase your finished pressed flower artwork to best highlight its beauty.

This introductory course is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to explore a relaxing and rewarding creative outlet. The online content provides the equivalent learning experience to a half-day workshop at Kew, and is available to watch and rewatch at your own pace, wherever and whenever you choose. Embrace patience, connect with nature, and create lasting works of art with pressed flowers!