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Designing with Holly ChappleHere's your chance to learn from the best in a full-day hands-on workshop with groundbreaking floral designer, teacher, and entrepreneur Holly Chapple. She'll share insights into her celebrated design approach, which is defined by elegance, beauty, creativity, and her game-changing more... | |||||
| 202FDN429 | 11/22 | Fr | 10:00am-4:00pm | Chapple | NYBG | |
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Winter Wonderland WreathTake inspiration from the wintry outdoors as you recreate a nature scene on a three-dimensional, lighted grapevine wreath using preserved cedar, juniper, mushroom birds, and other seasonal botanicals. Then top it off with a sprinkling of faux snow.more... | |||||
| 202CRF155 | 11/23 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Yanni | NYBG | |
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Healing Spirits: The Botany of Aperitifs and DigestifsThe centuries-old botanical history of aperitifs and digestifs, from Chartreuse to Fernet Branca, stems in part from a monastic quest to divine an "elixir of longlife." Many cultures still commonly consume these herbal drinks, made of complex mixtures of plant more... | |||||
| 202CKG203B | 12/01 | Su | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Arbor | NYBG | |
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Flower ID from A to ZThere are many types of flowers available for floral designers, from exotic imports to locally grown. Learn to identify new varieties of old favorites, seasonal flowers, and various foliages. Topics include the special handling needs of many flower types. Take more... | |||||
| 202FDN308A | 12/01 | Su | 10:30am-3:00pm | Gilbert | NYBG | |
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Botanical Watercolor IIPractice techniques learned in Botanical Watercolor I using live subjects such as leaves, stems, and fruit. Emphasis is on realistic portrayal of botanical subjects and traditional methods of dry brush watercolor painting, with attention to detail and color accuracy. It more... | |||||
| 202BIL332 | 12/02 | Mo | 5:30pm-8:30pm | James | MDTN | |
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The Science of Tree CommunicationTrees may appear to be strong and silent, but they can "talk"—to one another, to other plants, and to animals and insects. Discover how trees communicate via chemical signals in the air (to warn each other of insect attacks), as more... | |||||
| 202BOT385A | 12/03 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Kutos | MDTN | |
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Healing Spirits: The Botany of Aperitifs and DigestifsThe centuries-old botanical history of aperitifs and digestifs, from Chartreuse to Fernet Branca, stems in part from a monastic quest to divine an "elixir of longlife." Many cultures still commonly consume these herbal drinks, made of complex mixtures of plant more... | |||||
| 202CKG203A | 12/03 | Tu | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Hockaday | MDTN | |
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Holiday Winter White TablescapeA grand centerpiece in a pedestal vase brings the elegance of a Dutch still-life to your dining or entry room. Capture the essence of this festive season with large Dutch amaryllis and ranunculus, English garden roses, Italian lisianthus, hydrangeas, and more... | |||||
| 202FDN320A | 12/03 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | O'Sullivan | NCNC | |
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Flowers in Colored Pencil and WatercolorDream of spring while learning how to layer watercolor, colored pencil, and watercolor pencil to create rich color, detail, and form. You'll experiment with a dynamic blend of botanical drawing and painting techniques while focusing on the structure of splendid more... | |||||
| 202BIL397 | 12/04 | We | 10:00am-4:00pm | Hollender | NYBG | |
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Simple and Sleek Floral Design IdeasFifteen minutes is all it takes for a stylish arrangement that will transform your table! Working with a variety of seasonal flowers, you'll learn how to execute simple yet impactful designs that are versatile, sophisticated, and eco-friendly. Take home one more... | |||||
| 202FDN203C | 12/04 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Edinger | MDTN | |
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Magnolia Leaf WreathSouthern charm and hospitality come front and center with a glossy, richly decorated wreath of magnolia leaves on a door, mantel, or accent wall. Weave leaves into a wreath form, then complement shape and color with seasonal fruit, pine cones, more... | |||||
| 202FDN355 | 12/04 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm | Cawley | NYBG | |
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Soil Science II: Chemistry and NutritionLearn how to nurture the soil so it can sustain your plants. Go beyond basic soil chemistry, by understanding the ionic exchange capacities of soil, as well as how a soil's pH affects what nutrients are available to plants. Explore more... | |||||
| 202HRT302S | 12/04 | We | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Lozefski | NYBG | |
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Landscape Design I: Site Analysis and Schematic DesignTurning a vision into a plan is the designer's first challenge. Learn how to analyze existing landscapes and formulate the programmatic and functional requirements of a design project. Translate these into schematic design solutions. Take part in class discussions and more... | |||||
| 202LAN401S | 12/04 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | NYBG | |
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Psychedelic MushroomsDiscover the power, the allure, and the science of psychedelic mushrooms. Food journalist and former president of the New York Mycological Society, Eugenia Bone, author of Mycophilia, will discuss the biology of these potent fungi, their cultural history, and contemporary more... | |||||
| 202BOT302A | 12/05 | Th | 11:00am-12:30pm | Bone | NYBG | |
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Holiday Greens WorkshopThe holidays come to life with fragrant, long lasting decorations for your door, table and mantel. Explore working with fresh pine, fir, cedar, boxwood, juniper and arborvitae. Cones and berries will add seasonal interest. Personalize your projects with accents of more... | |||||
| 202FDN335A | 12/06 | Fr | 10:00am-3:30pm | Norman | NYBG | |
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The Basics of Blending TeaThere's more to blending tea than simply tossing herbs together. Nancy MacNamara—whose teas are a perennial favorite at NYBG's Farmers Market—will discuss the flavor profiles of various dried leaves, roots, barks, fruits, flowers, and berries, as well as how to more... | |||||
| 202CKG219 | 12/07 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | MacNamara | NYBG | |
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Create a Botanical BuildingCreate a building replica with natural materials in the style of the Holiday Train Show®! Explore architectural styles, and then choose from an assortment of dried botanicals such as pods, bark, and branches to make your own detailed more... | |||||
| 202CRF142 | 12/07 | Sa | 9:30am-4:00pm | Yanni | NYBG | |
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Holiday Greens WorkshopThe holidays come to life with fragrant, long lasting decorations for your door, table and mantel. Explore working with fresh pine, fir, cedar, boxwood, juniper and arborvitae. Cones and berries will add seasonal interest. Personalize your projects with accents of more... | |||||
| 202FDN335B | 12/07 | Sa | 10:30am-4:00pm | Norman | MDTN | |
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Beekeeping BasicsExpert beekeepers Frank Mortimer and Bob Slanzi walk you through the ins and outs of what's needed to safely, productively, and enjoyably begin to keep honeybees in a populated area. You'll learn how and why a beehive functions as one more... | |||||
| 202CKG206A | 12/08 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Mortimer Slanzi | NYBG | |
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Flower Arranging with Store-Bought BouquetsCreate your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from European-style displays in your grocery store, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. $45 materials fee.Please bring: more... | |||||
| 202FDN210E | 12/10 | Tu | 11:00am-1:00pm | Edinger | MDTN | |
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Friends' Night Out: Floral ArrangementsGather your friends, coworkers, and/or family for a night of fun at our Midtown Center. Get creative as you put together your own professional-looking floral arrangement while enjoying hors d'oeuvres, music, and conversation. Unwind while learning something new! | |||||
| 202CRF115A | 12/12 | Th | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Werber | MDTN | |
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Holiday Winter White TablescapeA grand centerpiece in a pedestal vase brings the elegance of a Dutch still-life to your dining or entry room. Capture the essence of this festive season with large Dutch amaryllis and ranunculus, English garden roses, Italian lisianthus, hydrangeas, and more... | |||||
| 202FDN320B | 12/13 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | O'Sullivan | NYBG | |
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The Holiday Train Show®: Special Photographers' HoursFor serious photographers only, this is a rare opportunity to capture the exquisite beauty of NYBG's exhibitions without casual visitors present. Bring your tripod (the only time we'll allow them in the exhibition!), since you'll be shooting with available light. more... | |||||
| 202GWP231 | 12/13 | Fr | 8:30am-10:00am | NYBG | ||
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Tabletop Holiday TopiaryCreate a 2-foot tall, round topiary using fresh-cut greens, including boxwood, variegated fan arborvitae, cedar, and juniper with blue berries. Decorate with an assortment of hand-colored dried botanicals—hydrangea, herbs, pods, roses, nuts, and more—to suit your personal style. Your topiary more... | |||||
| 202CRF158 | 12/14 | Sa | 1:30pm-4:00pm | Conklin | NYBG | |
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Create a Botanical BuildingCreate a building replica with natural materials in the style of the Holiday Train Show®! Explore architectural styles, and then choose from an assortment of dried botanicals such as pods, bark, and branches to make your own detailed more... | |||||
| 202CRF142B | 12/15 | Su | 9:30am-4:00pm | Yanni | NYBG | |
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Candlemaking with Essential OilsFreshen your home while experiencing the soothing benefits of essential oils. Create custom-scented aromatherapy soy candles using essential oils to invigorate, calm, or heal. Learn the differences between petroleum-based paraffin candles and synthetic essential oil candles commonly sold in stores. more... | |||||
| 202WEL138A | 12/15 | Su | 12:00pm-3:00pm | Gordineer | NYBG | |
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Farming in the Concrete Jungle: Ben FlannerCo-founder of Brooklyn Grange, the world's largest rooftop soil farm, Ben Flanner shares his insights about the future of urban agriculture and what it takes to run a commercial farm on manufactured land. Located on three roofs in New York more... | |||||
| 202LAN265C | 12/17 | Tu | 1:00pm-3:00pm | Flanner | NYBG | |
