Introduction

A table is more than a place to eat—it’s the heart of celebration, a stage for connection, and a canvas for creativity. Blend textures, colors, and forms to tell a story that delights the senses. From mood boards to personal style, discover how to craft tablescapes that spark conversation, stir emotions, and leave memories long after the last plate is cleared.

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Influences | Hessa Al Ajmani

In this lesson, I will tell you about the things and people that inspire me most, whether that's due to the way they've developed their practices or because they sparked my curiosity to explore and experiment with my own practice.

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Who Inspire Me | ORA The Floral Agency

Here I am going to tell you about my favorite floral artists. I love seeing them because I get inspired and from each one of them I explore little things to create my own taste and stamp.

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Influences | Folies

Now we will introduce you to what has inspired our search for good living through design and who our biggest influences are.

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Influences 1 | Camila Gómez

How did I get here? What are my influences? Yes, it is true that we all have great muses that inspire us in our work, but sometimes that inspiration is in the most everyday things you can think of.

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Influences 2 | Camila Gómez

After having shown you some books that inspire me, I continue talking about my influences, in this case markets, spaces, colleagues and much more.

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Influences | Jodi Moreno

In this lesson, I'll share with you some of the references that have influenced my work. I think for any creative process, it’s important to be inspired by a variety of artists and work across various fields that's why I am not only inspired by other chefs, but also by painters, photographers, architects, and more.

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Tools and Materials

In this lesson, I will go over all the tools and materials you will need for this course and explain what they will be used for.

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Technique Foundations and Making a Product Food Safe

Now, you will be introduced to the basic hand-building techniques. With these foundational techniques, you will be able to create various forms and objects with clay, including the floral mugs that will become the main focus later on in this course. Before diving into the production process of your ceramic mug, let’s take a moment to go over some important food safety and functional design elements that can help to improve the durability and functionality of the piece.

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Plaster Mold-Making

Let's take a look at the simple process to create your own plaster molds using just two ingredients and other objects you can easily find at home.

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Finding Your Flowers and Plants

It's now time to talk about what types of leaves and wildflowers are best for imprinting on clay, and how to collect them from the wild in a way that is sustainable and respectful to nature. I will then discuss how to clean the cuttings and prepare the arrangement or design that you would like to see on your ceramic mug.

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Cutting the Slab

In this lesson, I will model how to roll out the clay into a flat sheet called the "slab", from which I will cut the wall, base, and handle of the mug using templates.

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Imprinting Flowers

Now, I will imprint the flowers and leaves that I prepared earlier onto the clay to create the botanical design.

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Creating the Form

Next, let's form the wall of the mug by wrapping the clay slab around the plaster cylinder mold.

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Attaching the Components, Finishing Touches, and Firing

To end this unit, I will demonstrate how to assemble the components you prepared, using the score-and-slip technique, to create the mug. Then, I will briefly cover the essential step of bisque firing and how you can work with your own local pottery studios to do this.

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Preparing the Bisqueware

In this lesson, I will show you how to prepare your bisque for glazing by first sanding it down and cleaning it, then testing the glazes.

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Underglazing

Now, you will see how to mix underglazes to create different shades of color to make the flowers look more realistic.

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Cleaning the Excess

It's time to clean the excess underglaze to reveal the lines of the imprints. Let's see how it turns out!

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Clear Glazing and Glaze Firing

In this lesson, I will clear glaze the piece to seal it and make it food safe. I will discuss different approaches to this. Then, I will briefly go over the process of glaze firing. This step will produce a finished ceramic piece.

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Accessorizing and Applications

In this lesson, I will show you some alternative applications whereby the same process and technique can be used to create different functional ceramic ware. I will also talk about some additional decorative elements you can add to your piece to personalize it with your own style.

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Care Tips and Packaging

Now, I will discuss how to care for your piece in the long run with some extra packaging and storage tips.

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Classification of flowers. Part 1

In this lesson I am going to explain the 5 types of flowers that exist in the harmony of an arrangement. I will also talk about what the stem of the same flower communicates and what purpose it serves within the arrangement. The success of a composition lies in the varieties. Say no to the cookbook!

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Classification of flowers. Part 2

Here I keep showing you the complementary flowers and the dried flowers. I'm also going to introduce you to how to give your arrangements a flirty touch.

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Theory of color

Here I will explain mechanisms that I use to choose a color palette and have coherence to design a balanced composition.

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Composition techniques. Part 1

In this lesson I am going to talk to you about 4 important concepts: textures, height, depth and star moments. All very important when composing a flower arrangement. Before that I am going to tell you what we should leave at the door and never let in floral design again.

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Composition techniques. Part 2

Taking into account what we are going to leave behind, I will tell you about the new concepts that we must take into account when composing flower arrangements.

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Brainstorming session

In this lesson I will explain the creative process that happens with my team to begin to build on a series of references and ideas. Here I will tell you the concept on which I will base the final project of the course,

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Materials and tools

In this lesson I am going to tell you what are the materials and tools we need to develop the course.

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Hydration and care of the flower

Now I am going to tell you about how we should prepare the flower before making the arrangements. Peeling and moisturizing it are fundamental steps so that in the subsequent steps our creations remain impeccable, fresh and last over time.

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Arrangements with oasis. Part 1

In this lesson I will explain the pros and cons of using oasis in flower arrangements. I will make an elongated centerpiece using oasis taking into account the look I am looking for for the table assembly.

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Arrangements with oasis. Part 2

In this part I am going to continue placing the foliage of the composition in oasis.

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Arrangements with chicken wire or chicken wire

Here I will explain how to use chicken wire for your flower arrangements. These will also be part of the table that we have conceptualized previously, so they must be consistent with the chromatic and thematic aesthetics that we need to create the atmosphere of the table.

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Floral cloud

Here I will give you a detailed step by step on how to create a floral cloud. I am going to explain what you must take into account before making the cloud, for example, analyze where it is going to hang and with what. We will see what type of flower and foliage is appropriate for this type of installation, all this without neglecting the plans we have for the table.

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Assembling the table

In this lesson I will explain the different decorative elements that a table has. Then I will place the flower arrangements to compose the table concept we had planned with them. I'm going to talk to you about the use of mix and match positions, some ways to locate the positions and the use of candles to generate height games.

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The table throughout history

In this lesson we will take a temporal and spatial tour to learn about some of the ways in which human beings have related to the art of serving the table in different parts of the world and at different times in history.

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The table and the setting

Now we are going to delve into the relationship that the table has with the geographical environment and the cultural context of the people. Through some specific cases, we will analyze how traditions can condition, limit or nurture our practices around it and therefore the way in which we serve it.

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The raison d'être of a good table: enjoyment

Finally, we will talk about the reasons that, for us, motivate and give meaning to setting a table. We will also tell you about some of the most important benefits of serving the table intentionally.

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Types of service

In this lesson you will learn about the types of service that exist when preparing the assembly of a table. We will teach you the criteria that you must take into account to know what type of service works best on each occasion.

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Tableware and table architecture

Now we will talk about the architecture of the table: we will tell you what are the elements that make it up and we will teach you how to use the layer method. We will review basic elements, complementary elements and specialized elements, among others.

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Atypical tables: bring out the artist in you

The time has come to bring out the artist in you. In this lesson we will show you some places where you can find inspiration and we will show you some examples of very interesting tables that have unusual elements as protagonists. We will give you some ideas to choose the theme and principles of composition so that you take into account throughout the assembly.

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Let's do it

The moment of truth has arrived: in this lesson we will set up our table together. Taking as a starting point the types of service that we select, we will assemble the layers of our table one by one.

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The three times of hosting

In this lesson you will learn the concept of "hosting" and how to build an experience for your guests that goes beyond the table. We will take a tour of the three times that you should take into account when designing that experience.

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Pull the table off the table

Sometimes the table is not enough. In this lesson we will teach you some ideas to set up a table “out of the table”. We will learn to use complementary furniture and even to assemble without the need for a table.

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What is a crockery made of? 1

In this lesson I will explain how the course project will be. Then we are going to start by recognizing the basic pieces of tableware, working with the utensils you have at home.

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What is a crockery made of? 2

You already know what the essential pieces of tableware are, but we still have one key element to know: the accessories.

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Different types of service

In this lesson we will assemble the different types of service so that you feel comfortable with the assembly. It is important that you let go, any piece will do!

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Basic rules of stackability

Finally, I will tell you about some key rules that you must keep in mind so that you can successfully assemble your tableware and that it never suffers damage.

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Styles and aesthetics 1

In this lesson I will explain what it means to stling tableware and we will explore the different styles of tableware that we can find.

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Styles and aesthetics 2

Now we are going to see what types of materials and techniques exist in the world of tableware and how to recognize what best suits each style.

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How to collect new pieces and the art of mix and match

Mixing is an art! In this lesson you will learn how to grow your tableware collection and master the mix, not only in shape, but also in color to achieve functional and aesthetic assemblies.

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Define an experience

We are going to start putting together the course project. It is time to choose our menu to recognize what parts we will need for the subsequent assembly. I chose a brunch, but you can choose the recipe or experience you prefer.

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Define the pieces 1

We already have a menu, so now we have to find the pieces. In this lesson I will explain why it is so important to pair menu and dish, and I will tell you how to define the perfect pieces for your project.

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Define the pieces 2

We continue delving into the concepts to take into consideration when selecting the pieces for our table setting.

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Styling table setting

Your tableware needs company, so let's finish putting together your experience with some elements that enhance your setup. I'm going to teach you how to select them and bring them to your table.

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Set up the table

We already have crockery, we already know what guidelines to have to go around the world and bring new pieces. We also know how to modify a montage and how to mix color; the theme is selected, the menu is on the way, and our new dinnerware library is ready. Now let's set up the table!

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Basic stacking rules and tips for storing and displaying your tableware at home 1

The more your collection grows, the more necessary it will be to store the pieces correctly. In this lesson I will give you some basic tips on how to stack or store your tableware.

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Basic stacking rules and tips for storing and displaying your tableware at home 2

After explaining how to store your pieces, I am now going to show you how to organize, display and care for them.

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Packaging and transport tips

If I go around the world, how do I pack my tableware so that it reaches its destination safe and sound? I tell you everything in this lesson.

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Developing a Personal Style

Developing a personal style is important in creating your own personal brand, message, and feelings you are looking to convey when you create a scene.

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Brainstorming and Inspiration

Inspiration can come from a lot of places. It is something I am always seeking, and I have several methods of keeping track of the inspiration I find. In this lesson, I will share with you my techniques for brainstorming and mood-boarding, both a very important part of the process for styling.

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Developing the Concept and Source Materials

Let's get to it! Once the brainstorming is completed and a theme and general direction have been decided upon, then it is time to source both the props and material and the food for the recipes.

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Soup

In this lesson, I will discuss the plating of the first dish, which will be a cauliflower soup. The soup I will style will be primarily monochromatic, with slight pops of color and texture. I'll show you some styling and composition guides, and talk you through the ingredient choices.

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Salad

For the second course, I will plate a colorful salad using more geometric patterns as inspiration. The main focus of this dish will be how to play with the color of the food, and how arranging in patterns can create a visually pleasing dish.

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Main Dish

It is time to plate the main dish. I'll discuss some differences between plating the main dish versus an appetizer or other dishes. In this lesson, I'll talk about the things you should note when styling a dish with multiple layers of colors and textures such as this one.

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Dessert

For this dish, I will style a chocolate cake, and I will also show you how to style and photograph more than one dish in the image. You'll learn when it is best to keep styling to a minimum and how to keep the image alluring by using lighting and contrasting colors and one ingredient of interest.

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Things to Consider before Taking the Shot

Before you get that perfect final shot, there are a few things to consider. In this lesson, I will share with you the main aspects I double-check like lighting, styling, and composition.

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Getting the Perfect Shot

You'll learn how to get the perfect shot. Take a few test shots to see how the image will look, and don't be afraid to explore around add things, remove things until you are perfectly happy with 3 or 5 pictures.

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Basic Editing, and Portfolio Building

Once you think you have the perfect shot, it’s time to edit. Finally, I will show you a few good editing apps and give you some tips on creating a portfolio that has a strong and consistent look.

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