Masterclasses

Masterclasses

Learn to create flowers that last forever — a complete online course you can take at your own pace.

Peony masterclass
Online

Cold Porcelain Peony

Fully online. 8 modules — the complete process from start to finished work. 2 months of access, so you can learn at your own pace.

Online · 8 modules · 3.5+ hours of video · 2 months access

Dubbed audio and subtitles in English — and 11 more languages

HD video lessons
$380

The course programme

Module 1 — Welcome & introduction

  • Get to know the course and its goals
  • Set up your space and create an inspiring atmosphere

Module 2 — Materials & tools

  • A full list of the materials and tools you need to create the flower
  • Vetted shops where you can order them

Module 3 — Creating the flower

  • Form the base of the flower
  • Learn the technique of shaping petals from cold porcelain
  • Create the peony petals
  • Give the petals depth of colour with tinting
  • Assemble the upper part of the flower

Module 4 — Forming the leaves

  • Learn the technique of shaping leaves from cold porcelain
  • Choose the colours for the leaves
  • Give the leaves form and texture

Module 5 — Tinting the leaves

  • Learn the technique of colouring the leaves

Module 6 — Assembling the leaves

  • Assemble the leaves into a sprig
  • Smooth the transitions from stem to leaves

Module 7 — Sepals & stem assembly

  • Create the sepals
  • Assemble the stem of the flower

Module 8 — Final touches

  • Finish the colouring and tinting of the flower
  • Enjoy the result and reflect on it for further refinement

Please note this is only a short overview. Each module is developed further and contains useful tips and instructions for participants.

How a flower is born

Tinting ranunculus petals
Assembling a lilac branch
Dusting a peony with dry pastel
Composing a bouquet in the atelier

Peonies

Cold Porcelain Peony

View the gallery
A bouquet of pink peonies
Porcelain peony petals, macro
Blush cold-porcelain peonies
Pink peonies in a glass vase
A handmade peony bouquet
Pink and lilac peonies
Cold-porcelain peonies in hand
Svetlana Zamushinskaya

Svetlana Zamushinskaya

Botanical sculptor & artist

Turns flower creation into an artistic practice. Author of the cold-porcelain online course.

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