Floral Design Classes

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.

Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.


May

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 more...
264FDN305 05/20 We 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG

Learn to navigate the bustling New York flower district! Discover where to get the best flowers and hard goods from the pros. Your confirmation letter will include where we will meet in the flower district. Lunch is not included. Dress more...
264FDN400A 05/20 We 9:00am-12:30pm Woodson
OFS

Cascading and suspended floral installations add an elegant and whimsical element to both grand and intimate spaces. Using a variety of dried and preserved flowers and foliage, you'll unleash your creativity as you learn the specific techniques and mechanics to more...
264FDN455A 05/21 Th 10:00am-2:00pm Cimmino
NYBG

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...
264FDN110B 05/30 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Elfe
NYBG

June

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...
264FDN302B 06/04 Th 10:00am-2:30pm Elfe
NYBG

There are many ways to bend nature into desired designs, but learning these techniques takes time, patience, and practice. Through hands-on experience, explore the many methods to manipulate floral materials to work in your favor—such as altering a stem's shape, more...
264FDN360 06/08 Mo 10:00am-2:00pm Mele
NYBG

Roses, roses, roses! Their luxurious appearance, distinct scent, and incredible variety of colors and species make them the beloved "queen of flowers" and symbolic of love. Learn helpful and creative techniques for designing a lush arrangement—flowing with a wide variety more...
264FDN342 06/09 Tu 10:00am-1:00pm Woodson
NYBG

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.
264FDN210B 06/10 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Elfe
NYBG

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...
264FDN110F 06/13 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Mele
NYBG

Take inspiration from the fun and flashy color palette of the 1960's and let the daisy take center stage in your arrangement. Through discussion and close-up views of step-by-step flower placement, you'll learn how to arrange brightly colored daisies—making best more...
264FDN367O 06/14 Su 10:00am-12:00pm O'Sullivan
ONLINE

Learn the techniques and secrets for creating chic, vintage-inspired arrangements in a trendy footed container. Walk through the step-by-step process of crafting a lush, romantic centerpiece. more...
264FDN349 06/17 We 10:30am-3:00pm Woodson
NYBG

Full, lavish arrangements to enhance entrance halls, ballrooms, parties, and hotels are always in demand. Learn the mechanics behind how these dramatic arrangements are designed and constructed. $240 materials fee.
264FDN502 06/23 Tu 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

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...
264FDN110C 06/24 We 5:00pm-8:00pm Elfe
NYBG
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