Abaca Flower with Jenny Roberts

Unleash your artistic flair with our “Painted Silk Abaca Flower” class—no flower-making tools needed! Dive into the world of flower creation as you learn to craft exquisite blooms using silk abaca. In this course, you’ll master the art of hand dyeing and manipulating silk abaca into delicate petals and skilfully assemble them to form beautiful flowers, complete with intricate centres. By the end of the session, you’ll have a stunning finished flower vine and the confidence to create more. Expand your floral craftsmanship and explore a world of silk abaca flower possibilities!
By the end of the course, students will:

• • Complete a finished silk abaca flower vine, with patterns provided for future projects

• • Gain the knowledge to design and create a variety of silk abaca flowers

• • Understand how to construct different stamen types for floral centres

• • Acquire techniques to explore linking and vining flowers into trims and larger decorative pieces

This course is aimed at:

Those who are interested in expanding their skills into silk abaca flower work. It is ideal for learners looking for an accessible, tool-free approach to floral craftsmanship