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.
Unleash
your
inner
artist
as
you
spend
the
day
styling
and
photographing
floral
arrangements.
Using
select
flowers
and
color
palettes
inspired
by
NYBG's
latest
exhibition,
Van
Gogh's
Flowers,
you'll
create
a
stunning
floral
arrangement
under
the
guidance
of
designer
&
more...
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
more...
Vibrant,
locally
sourced
dahlias
make
for
simple
yet
spectacular
arrangements
that
are
perfect
for
a
mantel,
entry
table,
or
dining
centerpiece.
Take
a
page
from
trend-setting
farm-to-table
designers,
and
fashion
a
playful,
free-flowing
creation
that
showcases
the
exuberance
of
these
more...
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.
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.
more...
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...
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,
more...
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.
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
unique
floral
art
and
explore
the
techniques
to
submerging
flowers
underwater
and
the
process
of
stacking
flower
frames.
Learn
what
the
most
appropriate
flowers
and
vases
are
to
assembling
a
successful
underwater
arrangement
while
incorporating
elements
of
stone,
wire,
more...
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...
Explore
the
world
of
sculptural
art
and
let
it
inspire
your
floral
creations.
Begin
by
examining
a
few
sculptural
artworks
to
take
inspiration
from
their
unique
forms
and
structures.
Then,
using
seasonal
blooms
along
with
creative
design
techniques,
you'll
learn
more...
"Wildscaping"
is
a
movement
in
sustainable
floral
styling
that
evokes
meadows
and
woods.
Using
distinctive,
natural
wood
branches
as
a
container,
you'll
construct
a
Woodland
Wildscape
centerpiece
from
wildflowers,
vines,
berries,
mosses
and
ferns.
The
effect
is
magical,
sophisticated,
and
more...
Florists
and
floral
designers
who
want
long-lasting,
gorgeous
interior
plantings
won't
want
to
miss
this
unique
class
from
florist,
horticulturist,
and
indoor
plant
expert
Chris
Raimondi.
In
this
class,
Chris
shares
essential
horticulture
practices
for
proper
selection
and
maintenance
of
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