Intro to Tablescaping: Styling Dinnerware Arrangements
A course by Camila GómezCreative Director
A course by Camila Gómez, Creative Director
Discover the art of tablescaping and learn how to create both classic and unconventional arrangements with dinnerware.
Ever imagined combining antique dinnerware with designer pieces to create unique culinary experiences? Camila Gómez is something of a trailblazer in the world of tablescaping, and brings all her skill and know-how to you in this online course.
The creative director of TYBSO studios and designer of more than 9,000 pieces of dinnerware for world-renowned chefs like Leonor Espinosa and Harry Sason, teaches you how to express yourself through unique tablescaping designs.
What will you learn in this online course?
18 lessons & 29 downloads
What is a crockery made of? 1
13 minutes, 40 seconds
What is a crockery made of? 2
5 minutes, 7 seconds
Different types of service
8 minutes, 54 seconds
Basic rules of stackability
2 minutes, 44 seconds
How to collect new pieces and the art of mix and match
20 minutes, 32 seconds
Define an experience
9 minutes, 27 seconds
What's included in this course?
Meet Camila Gómez and discover where her love for the art of tablescaping originated. She tells you about her sources of inspiration and how Colombian culture and magical realism influence the creation of each of her settings.
Next, learn to recognize the basic pieces of tableware, the types of service, the rules for stacking dishes, and the principles of setting a table. Find out what styling is and how it is applied to different aesthetics, then get to know the art of mixing and matching.
Time to get to work! Choose an experience or event and design your menu around it. Select pieces of different shapes, sizes, colors, and textures to match the food, then get everything ready to arrange your tablescape.
Camila finishes off the course with some advice for storing, stacking, and displaying your favorite pieces, as well as useful tips for packing and transporting new tableware that you acquire wherever you go.
What is this course's project?
Design your own culinary experience for an event, mixing dishes and accessories of different styles.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for art lovers and foodies who want to add a different and unique twist to their table arrangements.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is needed to take this course, just the desire to learn and experiment.
Reviews
- 1 month ago
me encanta el curso, muy educativo pero me encanta mas la forma y la pasion con que ella dá cada leccion, ella definitivamente ama lo que hace.
- 6 months ago
Es un curso maravilloso, ideal para los amantes de la vajilla, los colores y una mesa bien servida. Valoro y destaco el gran conocimiento que tiene la docente, además de su tono de voz cálido y su forma de ser amable y simpática que hace que el curso sea super interesante. Me resultó hipnótico verla hacer los cambios de vajilla, por color y temática. Super recomendado!
- 8 months ago
Este curso es uno de los mejores que he realizado con ustedes, muy completo, no esperaba tanto. Gracias.
- 1 year ago
Muy interesante. Se aprende muchas cosas sobre el cuidado de las vajilla. Te brinda la posibilidad de crear cosas diferentes.
- 1 year ago
Excelente curso. La explicación es clara y la información es muy valiosa.
Specialized in the art of plating, she is constantly learning and has a clear mission: that a TYBSO piece appears on every table, conveying the personality and atmosphere specific to each culinary event.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- About Me
- Influences 1
- Influences 2
- U2
The world of tableware
- What is a crockery made of? 1
- What is a crockery made of? 2
- Different types of service
- Basic rules of stackability
- U3
Assemble an atypical tableware
- Styles and aesthetics 1
- Styles and aesthetics 2
- How to collect new pieces and the art of mix and match
- Define an experience
- Define the pieces 1
- Define the pieces 2
- Styling table setting
- Set up the table
- U4
Be a dinnerware rockstar!
- Basic stacking rules and tips for storing and displaying your tableware at home 1
- Basic stacking rules and tips for storing and displaying your tableware at home 2
- Packaging and transport tips
- FP
Final project
- Intro to Tablescaping: Styling Dinnerware Arrangements
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to select, combine, and design personalized tableware, create creative table settings, plating and pairing techniques, and how to incorporate visual inspiration, cultural references, and functional criteria to craft unique dining experiences.
This is an intermediate-level course aimed at people with basic knowledge of gastronomy, design, or hospitality, but it doesn’t require advanced experience in tableware design.
You only need access to a variety of tableware, some basic kitchen utensils, and materials for visual notes like a notebook, camera, or phone. No specialized tools are necessary.
The course teaches mix-and-match techniques, color theory, and principles of visual harmony to blend unusual, inherited, and new pieces for original, balanced tables.
Yes, it covers both formal and casual settings, including buffets, brunches, and timed dinners, with tips on selecting and arranging each piece to suit the occasion.
Yes, you’ll learn creative plating, how to use colors and textures in presenting dishes and desserts, and how to draw inspiration from local ingredients and visual trends.
The course offers practical guidelines for choosing tableware that fits the menu, event type, and desired experience, integrating pairing and thematic consistency.