Crafts & DIY

May

Explore multiple ways to bring the beauty of dried flowers into your home. In the first session, you'll discover tips on which flower types will last the longest, how to gather, press, and preserve them, and when to use which more...
244CRF237O 05/04 Sa 12:00pm-2:00pm Yanni
ONLINE

Bring the bouquet of a summer garden indoors with handmade, naturally moisturizing glycerin soaps. You'll learn the traditional melt-and-pour process and combine fragrances of various dried herbs and essential oils-lavender, rosemary, mint, and more-to make four bars to take home. more...
244WEL143A 05/10 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Scholl
NYBG

Explore the artistry of flatlay composition using found objects in nature. Mary Jo Hoffman, artist and author of STILL: The Art of Noticing will share several techniques for focusing attention and finding compelling subjects beyond the ordinary.

You'll analyze and select more...
244CRF287 05/15 We 2:00pm-4:00pm Hoffman
NYBG

Tabletop garlands and floral runners are enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to their lush and elegant beauty. Learn the techniques of color, repetition, and rhythm to create a centerpiece that spans the length of the wedding table, cleverly designed more...
244FDN362 05/17 Fr 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG

Harness sunlight to create dreamlike botanical images in rich blues. Pioneered in the 1840s, cyanotype is a type of photography that doesn't use a camera. Under the expert guidance of artist & photographer Bryan Whitney, you will make 5 prints, more...
244GWP245 05/17 Fr 10:00am-3:00pm Whitney
NYBG

Historical bartenders and modern mixologists have long used a great variety of herbal and botanical ingredients to add flavor, body, and visual flair to drinks. Go beyond the garnish to explore the world of oleo-saccharums, infusions, simple syrups, and tinctures more...
244CKG240 05/22 We 5:00pm-7:00pm Freeman
NYBG

Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements.
244FDN210D 05/30 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Mele
NYBG
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