Harpster, Lauren: - Lauren Harpster is a well-known professional designer in the world of French Beaded Flowers. The art of French Beading was developed during the Renaissance era, combining the disciplines of wire wrapping, beading, and sculpture to create flowers. Largely self-taught, Lauren has been making and designing flowers in this unique technique for nine years, and is highly dedicated to teaching and promoting the art. Her designs are well-loved for their realism, and for the thoroughness she employs in teaching them both with written instructions, a plethora of high quality photographs, and sometimes videos. Her first book, "Christmas Collection" was published in December, 2017, and she has many forthcoming books and publications. Learn more about Lauren Harpster and the art of French Beaded Flowers at her website BeadandBlossom.com.