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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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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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
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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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.
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...
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...
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.
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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.
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...