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.


June

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

July

In just five weeks, you can complete all classroom credits toward the NYBG Floral Design Certificate, so you can get started on your internship requirement ASAP. Working one-on-one with floral design professionals, you'll create dozens of arrangements in diverse styles more...
271FDN950 07/06 Mo 10:00am-5:00pm Cawley
Mele
Elfe
Zhang
Woodson
Cimmino
Raimondi, CLP
NYBG

Discover how emotion shapes the art of sculptural floral design. In this class, you'll explore self-expression through form, movement, and texture. Using both fresh and dried botanicals, learn how to create designs that balance structure with feeling—transforming floral materials into more...
271FDN380 07/11 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm LeBrón
NYBG

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 more...
271FDN312O 07/12 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Zachary
ONLINE

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...
271FDN308O 07/21 Tu 6:00pm-8:30pm Edinger
ONLINE
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