Start pressing
flowers one
bloom at a time
A short, self-paced online course for anyone who wants to press flowers properly, from someone who has been doing it for nine years.
8 modules · Lifetime access · English subtitles · Printable workbooks
is this course for me?
Maybe you have tried pressing flowers before.
Maybe you have no idea where to start.
Most people begin by guessing and hoping for the best. I did too.
Bloom was created to give you the foundation I wish I had when I started, so you can spend less time wondering what went wrong and more time actually enjoying the process.
This course is for you if:
• You have always wanted to press flowers but do not know where to begin
• You have tried before and wondered why your flowers turned brown
• You already press flowers and want to understand the process more deeply
• You want to learn how to choose, prepare and press different kinds of flowers
• You are looking for a creative practice that lets you slow down and make something with your hands
You do not need any experience. Just some flowers and a little curiosity.
what is inside bloom
01
Getting started
The tools you actually need and the ones you can skip. Setting yourself up for a gentle, sustainable practice.
Eight modules.
Eighteen short lessons.
Each lesson builds on the one before it, guiding you through the process step by step.
Every module comes with a printable workbook to take notes, record experiments and track your progress.
02
choosing your flowers
Which blooms press well and why. What to look for at the market, in the garden, on a morning walk.
03
preparing to press
How to handle delicate blooms before they go into the press. Timing, moisture and the details that make the difference.
04
pressing methods
The methods I have developed over nine years. Techniques for different flower types, thicknesses and textures.
05
colour and shape
How to keep as much colour as the flower will allow. Why some blooms change and what to do about it.
06
Opening the press
How to check your flowers, handle them once dry, and store them without damage.
07
how to store your flowers
How to store your pressed flowers.
08
your ongoing practice
How to keep pressing, keep learning, and make this a habit rather than a one-off experiment..
8 modules
Each one is self-contained and easy to follow. Watch in order or dip in where you need.
printable workbooks
One per module. Use them to record your experiments and reflect on what you are learning.
lifetime access
With English subtitles. Learn at your own pace and revisit any lesson whenever you need.
investment
The course is AUD $197. It is a one-time payment with no subscription or renewal.
your teacher
Nine years of pressing,
shared with you.
I am Joanna. I have been pressing flowers since 2016, first out of curiosity and eventually as the practice that became my work.
Over the years I have pressed thousands of flowers, preserved wedding bouquets, taught workshops and written about the process in both my ebook and hardcover book.
Bloom brings together what those years have taught me. The mistakes I made, the flowers that surprised me, the things I wish someone had told me earlier, and the techniques I return to again and again.
I made this course for the person I was when I started. The one picking flowers from the garden, putting them into a press and having absolutely no idea whether they would come out okay.
It is the foundation I wish I had then.
what you will learn
By the end of Bloom, you will know how to...
Preserve as much of their natural colour and shape as possible
Choose flowers that are suitable for pressing
Prepare different types of flowers before they go into the press
Choose the right pressing method for what you are working with
• Understand why flowers sometimes brown, mould or do not press as expected
How to store your pressed flowers
How to glue a rose back together
More than anything, I want you to finish Bloom understanding your flowers a little better.
So the next time you pick something from the garden, receive a bunch of flowers or find a bloom you want to keep, you will know what to do with it.
Joanna's teaching allowed me to truly appreciate the care and passion she pours into her work. She explains the process in a way that makes you feel capable from the very first lesson.
vanessa a. - bloom studentBloom
The course on its own.
AUD $197
8 modules and 18 lessons
Printable workbook for each module
English subtitles
Lifetime access
enrolTwo ways to join Bloom.
The course alone, or the course bundled with the ebook at a reduced price. Lifetime access either way.
Bloom and Ebook
The course plus Learn How to Press and Preserve Flowers ebook.
AUD $213
Everything in Bloom
Learn How to Press and Preserve Flowers ebook
Instant digital download
Lifetime access to both
recommendedquestions
Before you enrol
Still unsure? You are welcome to reach out before you sign up
I am happy to tell you whether Bloom is the right fit for where you are.
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Not at all. Bloom was created for complete beginners, although it is also useful if you have tried pressing flowers before and want to understand the process a little better.
This is a gentle introduction to flower pressing rather than an advanced or highly technical course. I take you through the process step by step, so you can learn at your own pace and start experimenting with the flowers around you.
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You will need a few basic tools, including paper, tweezers and a flower press.
I use a wooden flower press throughout Bloom and recommend investing in one if you would like flower pressing to become an ongoing practice. You will also receive a list of the tools and materials I personally use, so you know exactly what to look for without buying things you do not need.
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Bloom contains around 45 minutes of video lessons, broken into 18 short lessons so you do not need to watch everything at once.
The course is completely self paced. You can move through it in an afternoon or take your time, practise between lessons and come back whenever you have new flowers to press.
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Once you enrol in Bloom, you can return to the course whenever you like.
Flower pressing is something you learn through doing, so I wanted Bloom to be something you could revisit when a new flower has you wondering what to do with it, or when you simply need a little refresher.
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No. My ebook is a lighter introduction to flower pressing, while Bloom takes you through the process in much more detail.
Through the video lessons, you can watch me choose and prepare flowers, work with different types of blooms and show you how I press them step by step. There is also a bonus lesson where I show you how I reconstruct a rose after pressing its petals individually.
If you prefer learning by watching someone demonstrate the process, or you want more guidance as you learn, Bloom is the more complete option.
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My workshops are about learning together, experimenting and enjoying the experience of making something with your hands.
Bloom gives us more time to go into the actual process of flower pressing. I can show you each step closely, explain why I am doing it and give you something you can return to whenever you need it.
It is still very much a beginner course. Think of it as a gentle foundation you can keep beside you as you start your own flower pressing practice.
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Because Bloom is a digital course with immediate access to all of the lessons and resources, purchases are final and non-refundable once the course has been accessed.
If you have any trouble accessing Bloom or something is not working as expected, please get in touch and I will help you.
In-Person workshops
A small group, a table full of pressed flowers and time to make something with your hands. Join me at one of my upcoming Perth workshops.
also from joanna
Books + Ebook
Prefer learning from the page? Explore my flower-pressing ebook and hardcover book and learn at your own pace.
Bouquet Preservation
Have flowers from a day you want to keep? I preserve wedding bouquets by hand and turn them into framed botanical pieces.