Centerpiece Design with Dried and Preserved Flowers
Tools and materials
A course by Violeta Gladstone , Floral Stylist
Joined January 2020
About the video: Tools and materials
Overview
“The materials for making flower arrangements with dried flowers are very specific. In this lesson I will teach you all the technical materials we need, what they are, where to get them and what each one is for.”
In this video lesson Violeta Gladstone addresses the topic: Tools and materials, which is part of the Domestika online course: Centerpiece Design with Dried and Preserved Flowers. Create floral compositions that give life to any space and explore drying, preserving, and dyeing techniques.
Partial transcription of the video
“Tools and Materials In this lesson, we’ll talk about our materials. Let's start with these here, the ones we’ll need for our project. First of all, the indispensable tool for every florist: the shears. There are many types. I really love using this one. It’s comfortable to use due to its size and its small blade. You can find many types of shears out there. Just try them out to find the most comfortable one. They’re not expensive, and they're easy to find. Then, another essential tool to be able to create any flower bouquet is a vase. I find that this one is the right size. It’s not too lar...”
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Course summary for: Centerpiece Design with Dried and Preserved Flowers
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Category
Craft, Design -
Areas
Decoration, DIY, Floral & Plant Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture

Violeta Gladstone
A course by Violeta Gladstone
After 15 years of professional experience in graphic design, Violeta Gladstone decided to turn her career around and dedicate herself to floral styling. Located in Barcelona, she specializes in using flowers to tell stories in the form of botanical and floral installations, creating accessories such as headpieces and floral design for commercials.
She has dedicated herself solely to floral design for the last four years working with a range of clients, from independent clients to art directors, photographers, and companies like Puig, Rembostyling, L’Illa Diagonal, Valmont Barcelona Bridal Week, and Ifema. You can view her work on her website, social media accounts, and in various magazines.
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