Wreath Creation with Dried Flowers
A course by Roberta SantilliFlower Artisan
A course by Roberta Santilli, Flower Artisan
Learn how to create sustainable decorative wreaths filled with color using intertwined branches and dried flowers
Want to learn to create the perfecto floral wreath? For artisan Roberta Santilli there's only one way to do it: study the techniques, master them, and then, learn to ignore it all! Letting your sixth sense take over and being inspired by everything and anything around you is how you create something truly unique.
In this course, Roberta guides you through the creation of a wreath using dried flowers and woven branches with a wild feel and vivid colors, perfect for decorating your home or as a gift.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 15 downloads
Tools and materials
6 minutes, 44 seconds
The dried flowers
8 minutes, 22 seconds
The branches for the intertwining
4 minutes, 23 seconds
Colors and materials
10 minutes, 40 seconds
To know more: The shaping
5 minutes, 35 seconds
The creation of the branch structure
7 minutes, 28 seconds
What's included in this course?
Start by getting to know flower artisan and founder of Opi Illi, Roberta Santilli, who has a background in interior architecture. She talks about her journey through the world of flower design and shares the trips, traditions, and artists that have inspired her style over the years.
Hear a summary of all the materials you need for your final project, from types of branches and dried flowers to the tools you need to bring it all together! Then find a few example wreaths that you love to help inspire your design.
Now it's time to get weaving! Gradually build up small bunches of flowers to create the body of your composition and attach them to the base structure before moving on to create floral knot as the finishing touch to your piece.
Finally, Roberta explains how to use any leftover flowers to make broaches or original greetings cards. That way nothing goes to waste, and you've made yourself some stunning and sustainable decorations!
What is this course's project?
Make a floral wreath using dried flowers woven in two directions and a floral knot at the join.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to learn to creatte wreaths to decorate their home or as handmade gifts.
Requirements and materials
No specialized knowledge is required for the course as Roberta teaches you everything you need to know. All you need are some dried flowers, malleable branches (your teacher suggests willow, cypress, and olive, but you can also look for branches native to your country to keep it green!), and a few tools that your teacher specifies near the beginning of the course.
Reviews
- 11 months ago
Corso godibilissimo! Molto piacevole, interessante e ben fatto. L'unico elemento in più che avrei gradito è un indirizzo online per comprare i fiori essiccati, ma è un corso ottimo sotto ogni aspetto.
- 1 year ago
ottimo corso! contenuti e insegnante al top. consiglio
- mag_michnaPLUS2 years ago
Bardzo konkretny, rzeczowy kurs a przy okazji pozwalający poznać Robertę i jej podejście do komponowania oraz pracy z kwiatami.
- 2 years ago
Es un curso sencillo pero útil, vale la pena!
- 2 years ago
Minha avaliação deste curso é excelente. A Roberta Santilli é bem detalhista. As imagens são lindas. O resultado final é estimulante. Adoro flores e trabalhos manuais, quero e vou fazer muitas guirlandas.
Thanks to this virtual display window she began to receive more and more orders as well as commissions for events and weddings. From this moment on, she has dedicated herself to the creation of pieces, most of them wreaths, using dried flowers. In 2018, she transferred 100% of her business online and has been working from her home studio since 2019.
She currently makes compositions for events and wedding decorations for with a very clear style and message, having moved completely away from the use of fresh cut flowers to specializing in ethical and environmentally responsible projects using only dried flowers as well as seasonal fruit and vegetables.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Inspirations
- U2
Learn about flowers
- Tools and materials
- The dried flowers
- The branches for the intertwining
- Colors and materials
- To know more: The shaping
- U3
The creation of the wreath
- The creation of the branch structure
- The composition of the bunches
- The application of the bunches
- The creation of the floral knot
- To learn more: The Christmas banner
- U4
Nothing is thrown away
- An original button panel
- The flowery greeting card
- FP
Final project
- Wreath Creation with Dried Flowers
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FAQs
The course is designed for those with some basic creative or manual skills but offers step-by-step instructions that make the techniques accessible even for complete beginners.
You’ll learn how to select materials, weave branches, secure dried flowers, build structures, and customize wreaths and arrangements, with a focus on sustainability and photography techniques for online promotion.
You’ll need scissors, pruning shears, wire, twine, willow or cypress branches, dried flowers, and wire mesh. It’s recommended to use natural materials and, if possible, repurpose recycled elements.
Yes, the course includes tips on eco-friendly packaging, safe wrapping techniques, and practical advice for shipping wreaths and floral creations without damage.
Absolutely! The course is perfect whether you want to decorate your home with natural wreaths and arrangements or start or expand a craft business.
Yes, there are lessons dedicated to flower and wreath photography, with tips on framing, lighting, and background selection to showcase your creations on social media.
The course encourages using natural materials, creative recycling practices, and eco-friendly packaging, demonstrating how to reduce environmental impact in floral decorations.