Paper Floristry – Saturday 2nd Nov 2024 – 1:30pm

This half-day paper floristry Masterclass is inspired by Paula’s new book ‘Simple Paper Flowers’ (published Sept 2024). You will learn a variety of techniques to create beautiful paper blooms, from tiny daisies to blowsy peonies – floral creations for whatever your occasion!

Celebrity book quotes:

“I adore paper flowers – and Paula’s book brings absolute crafting joy! Her flower tutorials capture that delicate balance between delightfully realistic and yet simple to make.” – Kirstie Allsopp

“Oh my! I may have found my new obsession… Simple paper flowers has me bewitched with Paula’s beautifully fresh, modern and achievable style… I have eagerly awaited her debut book… it’s stunning!” – Stuart Hillard

This workshop will take place at our 31st October – 3rd November Birmingham NEC show which includes access to: The Creative Craft Show, Sewing for Pleasure Winter Edition and Simply Christmas plus sister shows Cake International and Bake International

Under Paula’s guidance you will cover:

• Paper types and materials used to construct a variety of paper flowers.
• The papercrafting techniques used throughout the book.
• Time for you to create your own flowers using the techniques demonstrated and used throughout the ‘Simple Paper Flowers’ book. You can work at your own pace and make as many flowers as you would like as time allows.

Demonstrations will include:

• Using basic paper and card to create a Daisy (and how to adapt this for a Gerbera and tiny daisies)
• Using floristry crepe paper to mould and create a Rose (and how this can be adapted this for a Peony and other flowers)
• How to utilise the grain of the florist crepe for texture and make a Clematis flower (and how to adapt this for a Lily, Leaves or Poinsettia)
• How to incorporate different centres (such as a felt ball) to make an Anemone (and how to adapt this for a Poppy)
• How quickly and simply you can create foliage (leaf and grass styles) in both card and crepe to add variety and texture to your creations.
• Going beyond the book – changing scale, thinking about colour varieties
• Displaying your floral creations – how to adapt and create smaller blooms into a buttonhole, and larger ones into a posy or bouquet.
• Creative ideas for using your flowers.
• Paula will also happily give guidance on recommended suppliers for materials.

Half day Academy Workshops include:

Cake and refreshments, all equipment and materials including: card, papers, crepe, wires, glue, and any other consumables.

On the day, each attendee will also have the opportunity to receive a signed copy of Simple Paper Flowers (published Sept 2024) for a show special price of just £10! (Normal retail value £16.99)*

Additional signed copies of the book will also be available on the day, at the full price of £16.99.

Academy workshop tickets also include a Complementary ticket to visit the main show on the same day. 

*Show book offer to attendees of this The Crafty Lass Half Day Masterclass only and limited to one copy per person.

Important Note:

This class is suitable for beginners over the age of 16.

Meet the Tutor

Paula Milner

Paula Milner is a crafter, designer, author, tutor, sewist and illustrator.

In 2015, Paula established ‘The Crafty Lass’ with the aim to inspire adults to get creative in their busy lives. Paula has worked with some of the biggest names across the craft industry including as a Kirstie Allsopp ‘Expert’, Hobbycraft, The WI, and her nature inspired fabric ranges with Craft Cotton Co can be found in shops across the UK. Most recently, she has released a collection of hand carved woodblock designs with The Indian Block Print Co and is now an author with GMC Publications Ltd.

Paula is a Brand Ambassador for Brother Sewing Machines, part of the Cricut Crew and a Cricut Contributing Artist. The Crafty Lass has won a Theo Paphitis SBS award, had various national press, magazine and radio features, and briefly appeared on Channel 4’s Kirstie: Keep Crafting and Carry On.