The New York Botanical Garden is home to New York City's oldest and most prestigious Floral Design Program, and for over four decades has sent hundreds of graduates on to enjoy rewarding careers. With hands-on practice and with personal attention from NYBG's rigorous yet nurturing instructors, you'll develop the mastery and confidence to express yourself through flowers. Choose an individual course for fun, or pursue a Certificate in Floral Design.
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Learn the keys to successful floral design and master the mechanics needed to create round, triangular, parallel, and crescent arrangements. Experiment with shape, line, and symmetry while composing beautiful, balanced creations.
Design
and
create
arrangements
appropriate
for
the
ceremony,
season,
and
setting,
including
aisle
and
altar
designs,
pew
arrangements,
and
banquet
table
centerpieces.
Work
with
a
remarkable
array
of
flowers,
foliage,
and
fabrics
to
create
captivating
garlands
and
columns.
Discussions
include
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Bring wintry flair into your home. Fashion an elegant and textural arrangement using a mix of natural materials such as lichen branches, juniper, quince branches, and eucalyptus pods, combined with seasonal floral gems including hellebores, amaryllis, poppies, and orchids.
With
an
abundance
of
invigorating
citrus
like
clementines,
kumquats,
tangerines,
and
limes
available,
the
flower
market
in
winter
is
fresh,
sweet,
and
colorful.
Using
a
textured
palette
of
citrus,
ranunculus,
berries,
and
eucalyptus,
you'll
craft
a
modern
arrangement
in
a
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In
addition
to
exquisite
design,
a
successful
event
requires
a
well-conceived
plan.
Learn
how
to
write
a
sales
proposal
based
on
cost
analysis,
finalize
the
terms
of
the
design
contract,
and
order
and
organize
materials,
personnel,
and
deliveries,
all
within
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The
ability
to
command
a
broad
vocabulary
of
styles
defines
the
professional
floral
designer.
From
Neo-Classical
and
Victorian
to
English
garden
and
Flemish,
understanding
floral
styles
expands
your
design
options,
evokes
specific
moods,
and
helps
create
the
perfect
setting.
$290
more...
Join
Livia
Cetti,
the
nation's
premier
paper
flower
artist,
as
she
guides
you
how
to
make
your
own
remarkably
realistic
charm
peony
from
stem
to
stamen.
Bleach,
cut,
and
shape
your
paper
into
petals
that
you
assemble
using
wire
and
more...
The
ability
to
command
a
broad
vocabulary
of
styles
defines
the
professional
floral
designer.
From
Neo-Classical
and
Victorian
to
English
garden
and
Flemish,
understanding
floral
styles
expands
your
design
options,
evokes
specific
moods,
and
helps
create
the
perfect
setting.
$290
more...
Professional
prop
stylist
Robin
Zachary
shares
creative
ways
to
style
and
photograph
your
finished
floral
arrangements
for
use
on
your
website,
portfolio,
and/or
social
media
accounts.
Learn
how
to
design
a
set
with
a
variety
of
backdrops
and
props
in
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Are
you
an
aspiring
floral
artist
but
not
sure
where
to
start
or
simply
want
to
explore
the
craft
of
floral
arranging?
In
this
class,
you'll
gain
the
foundational
knowledge
of
floral
design
principles;
including
flower
care,
arrangement
techniques,
and
more...
There
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.
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Colors—like
flowers
themselves—evoke
feeling
and
sentiment,
and
set
the
mood.
Explore
the
role
of
color
in
floral
design
using
a
spectrum
of
flowers.
This
course
gives
you
a
solid
grounding
in
color
theory,
while
highlighting
the
latest
hues
and
color
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Calling
all
lovers
and
friends,
celebrate
the
season
of
love
with
flowers!
In
this
fun
and
informative
workshop,
you'll
spend
an
afternoon
creating
a
beautiful
and
unique
bouquet
using
simple
design
principles
and
a
lush
variety
of
economical,
store-bought
blooms.
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Sympathy
arrangements,
properly
composed,
pay
tribute
to
a
departed
loved
one
and
offer
solace
to
the
grieving.
There
are
details
to
be
discussed
with
a
bereaved
family,
special
etiquette
to
be
observed,
and
a
wide
choice
of
designs
that
make
more...
The
ability
to
command
a
broad
vocabulary
of
styles
defines
the
professional
floral
designer.
From
Neo-Classical
and
Victorian
to
English
garden
and
Flemish,
understanding
floral
styles
expands
your
design
options,
evokes
specific
moods,
and
helps
create
the
perfect
setting.
$290
more...
Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers that can typically be found at local grocery stores or farmers markets, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements.
Bring
cheer
into
your
home
and
exercise
your
botanical
creativity,
with
live,
real-time
guidance.
Watch
your
fellow
students'
efforts
online
and
get
personal
critiques
from
your
instructor
as
you
build
your
elegant
arrangement
with
fresh
flowers
from
your
own
garden,
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Learn the keys to successful floral design and master the mechanics needed to create round, triangular, parallel, and crescent arrangements. Experiment with shape, line, and symmetry while composing beautiful, balanced creations.
Brighten
up
those
gray
days
of
winter
with
a
vibrant
arrangement
featuring
pops
of
cheerful,
colorful
flowers.
Using
a
variety
of
blooms
including
ranunculus,
roses,
anemone,
and
textured
greenery,
you'll
create
a
garden-inspired
tabletop
arrangement
reminiscent
of
spring
days
ahead.
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Flowers
play
a
crucial
role
in
creating
a
memorable
wedding.
Learn
the
elements
of
successful
floral
wedding
design,
including
the
art
of
fine
wiring
and
taping
to
create
corsages
and
boutonnieres
with
fresh
flowers,
ribbons,
and
bows.
Advance
to
the
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