Design Your Own Floral Trinket Tray with Olga Kardonova

In this creative, beginner-friendly workshop, students will bring a concrete plate to life with vibrant floral designs. Each participant will receive a handmade concrete plate, pre-crafted by the instructor, and be guided through the process of painting a flower-inspired scene using acrylic paints.

To make the experience approachable for all skill levels, floral outlines—such as cherry blossoms, peonies, wisteria, roses, and hydrangeas—will be lightly sketched onto the plates in advance. Students will then explore layering techniques, color mixing, and brushwork to transform their sketches into beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces.

By the end of the session, students will leave with a functional and decorative floral plate that can be used as a fruit tray, jewelry dish, or thoughtful handmade gift. This class combines guided instruction with creative freedom, making it a perfect introduction to both painting and the charm of concrete design.

Olga Kardonova is an artist and maker who creates unique concrete candles and home décor. She transforms simple materials like cement and wax into beautiful, functional art-often painting her vessels by hand to add a personal, artistic touch.

Her work blends creativity with craftsmanship, bringing warmth and personality into everyday spaces. She finds joy in both sculpting and painting, using each piece as a way to express herself and share beauty with others. For her, art is about storytelling, self-expression, and making the world a little more inspiring-one handmade piece at a time.

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