Whether you're weaving a basket for the first time or styling a terrarium, our craft classes give you the skills to brighten up your decor and plant the seed for a new creative hobby.
October
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Hand-woven
willow
baskets
bring
a
touch
of
rustic
yet
elegant
beauty
to
your
home.
Jesica
Clark,
owner
of
the
Hudson
Valley's
Willow
Vale
Farm,
will
teach
you
the
traditional
willow
weaving
techniques
to
create
a
small
asymmetrical
basket.
This
design,
more...
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252CRF252
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10/25
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Fr
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10:00am-6:00pm
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Clark
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NYBG
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Discover
the
art
of
hand-dipped
and
hand-poured
candles
using
eco-friendly,
non-toxic
ingredients,
essential
oils,
and
herbs.
You'll
learn
the
history
of
this
ancient
craft,
and
how
to
make
synergistic
scents
that
add
a
vibrance
to
the
darker
days
of
winter.
more...
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252CRF220
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10/26
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Sa
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Petter
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NYBG
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November
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Learn
to
fashion
different
types
and
sizes
of
wreathes—from
those
that
hang
on
the
wall
to
those
surrounding
a
candle
to
bring
a
soft
glow
to
your
holiday
table.
Calamia
Crafts
owner
Madeline
Yanni
will
demonstrate
how
to
make
an
more...
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252CRF194O
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11/14
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Th
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6:00pm-7:00pm
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Yanni
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ONLINE
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Learn
the
basics
of
block
printing
with
artist
Chemin
Hsiao.
Together,
you'll
visit
NYBG's
Haupt
Conservatory
for
seasonal
botanical
inspiration.
Then,
experiment
with
carving
a
simple
design
into
a
block
of
soft,
eraser-like
material.
You'll
stamp
your
designs
onto
paper
more...
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252CRF209
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11/23
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Hsiao
|
NYBG
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December
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After
decades
as
a
sought-after
fashion
photographer,
Douglas
Dubler
knows
what
makes
a
compelling
image.
Using
his
own
photographs
and
those
of
the
masters,
he'll
demonstrate
how
to
create
powerful
images
with
light,
shape,
and
form-and
without
fancy
equipment.
Walk
more...
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252GWP224
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12/03
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Tu
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2:00pm-5:00pm
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Dubler
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NYBG
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Southern
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...
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252FDN355
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12/04
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We
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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Learn
how
to
create
medicinal
herbal
honeys
to
soothe
sore
throats
and
coughs,
heal
skin
wounds,
and
fight
off
infection
using
a
variety
of
plants
and
flowers.
You'll
make
several
custom
honeys
suited
to
your
unique
needs.
See
website
for
more...
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252WEL147O
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12/04
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Gordineer
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ONLINE
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Create
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...
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252CRF142
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12/07
|
Sa
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9:30am-4:30pm
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Yanni
|
NYBG
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The
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...
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252FDN335
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12/07
|
Sa
|
10:00am-3:30pm
|
Norman
|
NYBG
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Take
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...
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252CRF155
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12/14
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
|
Yanni
|
NYBG
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