Pressed Flower Art

Saturday, June 22, 2024

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Instructor: Sonja Marshall

Pressed Flower Art

Create beautiful artwork using preserved, colorful flowers and leaves. Each student will choose from a selection of pre-printed line drawings on archival watercolor paper and a packet of preserved florals to make their own unique design. Sonja will share techniques for pressing your own flowers, which glues to use to attach them to paper, composition tips and more.

Line drawings to choose from for this class:

Please email me ([email protected]) at least 48 hours BEFORE class with your choice of line drawing to ensure your choice is available. If you are choosing, F) Blank, please come prepared with a drawing to copy/trace.

A - Girl with Long Hair

B - Boho Vase

C - Milk Glass Vase

D - Heart

E - Geometric Shape

F - Blank (you are welcome to draw your own)

No experience is required. All tools and materials are supplied. Pressed floral art makes a lovely gift for family and friends and preserves cherished memories for years to come.

Ages: 18 and up

Instructor: Sonja Jeanette (Marshall) Sonja's career in the creative realm began as a graphic designer in the 90s. Her venture into silversmithing began in 2004 with the first of many juried art shows and awards and began teaching in 2006. She now works and sells out of her studio in Orlando Florida at Autumn & Ro. Her other interests include painting, pottery, sewing and gardening. Her work can be viewed at www.sonjajeanette.com.

Suggestions for What To Bring• Sips and snacks• Reading glasses (projects require good vision)• Apron• Notebook/Pen

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available to FNGLA Certified Professionals upon request.

Participants must withdraw from classes at least five days prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund or credit. If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund or credit.

Only those registered for the class will be permitted in the classroom. Childcare services are not provided.

Host or Publisher Harry P. Leu Gardens