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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.
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...
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
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...
Learn
step-by-step
instructions
in
crafting
a
glorious
centerpiece
inspired
by
the
fall
harvest
season.
Using
lilies,
heirloom
chrysanthemum,
Chinese
lanterns,
celosia,
herbs,
mini
pumpkins,
lady
apples
and
vines,
and
sustainable
materials,
you'll
curate
a
tabletop
floral
arrangement
that
is
a
more...
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...
What
is
the
line
between
art
and
decoration?
Think
beyond
the
confines
of
"pretty"
and
consider
flowers
in
terms
of
line,
gesture,
texture,
and
form.
We
will
examine
the
colors
and
patterns
of
masterworks
from
NYBG's
latest
exhibition,
then
create
more...
Learn
how
different
tools
can
be
used
to
anchor
flowers
and
achieve
unique
shapes
without
the
use
of
floral
foam.
Each
session
will
focus
on
a
selected
method
to
stabilize
your
arrangements
with
aluminum
wire,
foliage
and
supple
branches.
Using
more...
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...
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...
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...
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.