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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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...
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...
From
intimate
cocktail
and
dinner
parties
with
friends
to
family
spreads
for
holidays,
a
thoughtfully
curated
table
design
is
always
a
nice
touch
for
any
occasion!
As
the
focal
point,
you'll
create
a
stunning
centerpiece
using
seasonal
flower
varieties
such
more...
Learn
how
to
design
and
create
a
botanical
swag—a
bouquet
that
hangs
upside—down
on
a
wall
and
dries
into
an
elegant
floral
display.
In
this
hands-on
workshop,
you'll
craft
your
own
swag
using
fresh,
seasonal
flowers
and
other
plant
material
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A
grand
centerpiece
in
a
pedestal
vase
brings
the
elegance
of
a
Dutch
still-life
to
your
dining
or
entry
room.
Capture
the
essence
of
this
festive
season
with
large
Dutch
amaryllis
and
ranunculus,
English
garden
roses,
Italian
lisianthus,
hydrangeas,
and
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...
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.
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