Testimonials

Donna: “When you take Kelly Pastorek’s Paper Lunar Blue Sweet Pea course, you will learn everything about how to construct a sweet pea vine. Kelly is highly observant and detail oriented and you will feel a great sense of accomplishment after completing your vine. Kelly also responds to questions quickly.”

Dina: “Not only am I thrilled with my results, I also admire Kelly's ability to convey thoughts and techniques in such a thorough manner. Her confidence is apparent and self-deprecating humor keeps you in stitches. The printable procedural steps which Kelly includes are priceless. I refer back to them all the time. Thank you Kelly. I will be here for the next course!!”

Wendy D: “The workshop led by Kelly Pastorek was outstanding; her meticulous attention to detail and the ability to transform mistakes into valuable learning moments were truly impressive. Her serene voice and Zen-inspired guidance enhanced the experience even further.”

Annonymous: “It was such a lovely class and I learned so much. I really enjoyed learning from a master of her craft!”

Andrea: “I appreciate how talented and knowledgeable Kelly is at creating and teaching these gorgeous sculptures.”

Diana: “Kelly Pastorek is a wonderful instructor. She explains things thoroughly. She provides visual print outs (when applicable) which acts as yet another reference for the topic she is teaching. She makes mistakes and owns them! I appreciated her ability to talk for so long without using 'uh' and 'um'. This is the second K Pastorek class I have taken and I hope that there will be more.”

Nina: “I was so excited to finally learn from Kelly after admiring her perfect dahlia centers for a long time. This course did not disappoint! it was thorough, in depth, and there are so many pieces. Kelly repeats the steps enough times so you don’t have to keep rewinding and can actually make your branch at the same pace, making it feel like you’re really just hanging out creating. I will definitely be making that magical bark paper until the end of time. And grandpa loved his gift so much!”

Joan: “This course is easy to follow, even though the result is complex and beautiful. Success is virtually guaranteed!”

Kathy: “Kelly knocks it out of the park again! I cannot believe how she managed to create a tutorial that yielded such a lifelike result. The magic is in her attention to detail. If one is patient, something I can struggle with, the final product will not disappoint. I am feeling so satisfied with the work I was ale to do. Thanks Kelly and Amity!!!”

Paula: “This great course teaches the Dogwood Branch in a methodical way that makes learning easy. This course is decidedly complex, yet Kelly’s method of breaking down each step and focusing on details beings you through new methods. A new way of looking at your branch and flowers in a balanced, space and flower compositional manner. I thoroughly love her method of teaching and complexity she brings.”

Mary: “This course took my crepe paper flower making skills up quite a few levels! I found the flow of the course to be perfectly suited to the creation of an amazing flowering branch! I totally recommend this course and teach, Kelly Pastorek. Many kudos to Flower and Jane for presenting such talented teachers.”

Sandy: “The instructions are very detailed, if you are new or have been creating for a while you will enjoy this class.”

Amber H: “Kelly's approach to fine detail and taking the time to place them thoughtfully in the shasta daisy course changed my mindset and upped my skill set! When I purchased this course as part of the 2021 Botanical Realism series it was the most intimidating of the four. I was truly not expecting to master the techniques or enjoy the fine detail. It was such a surprise to find that I had more skills and more control than I knew. I appreciate the entire experience as it has boosted not only my skills, but also my confidence! I would definitely take another course from Kelly and am so thankful for this opportunity to have learned from a master artist.”

Melanie B: “I had been patiently waiting for Kelly to teach a class. I love her style, accuracy, and attention to detail In her paper flower art. I would not hesitate at any time to take a course from her. She is an excellent teacher, and a delight to learn from. I can barely wait to take more classes from her. Best of all, you come away with knowledge that was not confusing, and you can repeat this flower on your own with complete full knowledge. Time well spent!”

Paula D: “This is the most exacting course I've taken. Yet not a hard class because Kelly explains each step and coaches you along and in the end you learn more than you expected. You will apply many skills learned in this class with every future flower you make. I was pushed to a new level. Thank you.”

Klay A: “Kelly packs so many special details and tips into this beautifully simple flower. Her attention to detail elevate your flower to be an exquisite piece of art. You'll be so proud of yourself when you're done!”

Dana T: “Kelly is incredibly talented in not only creating paper flowers but also in teaching as well. The descriptions and visuals made something that looks so complex very easy to follow along. I have learned so much from just this one course that I not only finished the course with beautiful Shasta Daisies at the end of the course but also further skills to use when creating future flowers.”

Kathy P: “In this course instructor, Kelly Pastorek, skillfully leads the student from the first steps of cutting paper to a fully realized Shasta Daisy. She leaves nothing to chance in this excellent course. Her attention to fine detail and her ability to help the student create these subtleties is what makes the final product so satisfying. Bravo!”

Maria K: “This was a wonderful course on the creation of the Shasta Daisy. The attention to detail is insane. The clarity of instruction was superb. The pace was spot on. I believe anyone can jump into this course beginner or advanced.”

Joan M-P: “You will not be left wondering about anything--Kelly goes to great lengths to make sure all of her instruction is clear!”

Donna D: “Working on this Shasta daisy was such a pleasure. Kelly’s teaching style was clear precise and easy to follow. Highly recommend!”

Debra W: “I would say that Kelly's level of detail to the realism of the daisy and her patient guidance through the process pretty much guarantees a stunning result.”

Carolyn M: “Learning the Shasta Daisy from Kelly Pastorek was a dream come true! I have admired her work for quite sometime. It is her attention to detail that makes her work stand out. Kelly shares this attention to detail with such ease. Her relaxed style allows you to take the time needed to create such fine specimens. I highly recommend taking this course!”

Doris G: “I enjoyed making this Shasta Daisy with Kelly Pastorek. Good, clear instruction (I struggled a bit through the first daisy ( that is often the case) but after that...I easily made two more . So realistic looking and a very happy flower! Attention to details in all parts of this flower made the finished flower absolutely stunning. I plan to make many more.”

Anonymous: “Kelly was a fantastic teacher. She is an incredibly talented artist and her instruction is clear and detailed. In addition she has a soothing and calming energy that makes the class even more enjoyable and therapeutic. I loved the class and highly recommend it.”

Jessica W: “These flowers are pure joy, and I love their happy, sunny faces. If I had to pick a word about this course, it would be 'precision'. Kelly's details in the flower and her instruction give you the opportunity to replicate it exactly, and I'm so glad I made more than one so that I could practice new techniques and tricks that will be part of my toolbox going forward. Highly recommend this course for anyone wanting their own paper Shasta Daisies.”

Emma L: “The course takes the craft of paper flower making from imitation to art form.”

Anonymous: “Kelly’s enthusiasm and love of creating are contagious, she can guide anyone through this course!”

Candice K: “Very detailed, organized, and thorough tutorial.”

Kathy P: “Kelly’s clear instruction helped me create an extremely beautiful product. She is an excellent communicator with vast knowledge to share. Her warm manner helped me gain confidence in all aspects of the process. My experience with this tutorial was satisfying and very rewarding. Congratulations on an informative and inspiring lesson.”

*If you are excited to learn how to make a particular bloom, let me know. Just send an email to ktpastorek@gmail.com.