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.
In
addition
to
exquisite
design,
a
successful
event
requires
a
well-conceived
plan.
Learn
how
to
write
a
sales
proposal
based
on
cost
analysis,
finalize
the
terms
of
the
design
contract,
and
order
and
organize
materials,
personnel,
and
deliveries,
all
within
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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.
From
intimate
cocktail
and
dinner
parties
with
friends
to
family
spreads
for
special
gatherings,
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
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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
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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.
Simple
yet
elegant—floral
crowns
evoke
nature
and
romance.
Far
from
being
a
hippie
throwback,
flower
crowns
remain
trendy
for
summer
music
festivals,
parties,
and
weddings.
Fashion
your
own
crown
using
seasonal
blooms
and
fresh
foliage
in
this
tranquil,
hands-on
class.
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...
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
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Painted,
dyed,
and
hybridized
flowers
have
been
center
stage
in
the
floral
design
world
for
a
decade,
so
in
celebration
of
the
power
of
flowers
to
withstand
change
and
evolve
with
the
vibes
of
the
time,
learn
how
flowers
can
more...
With
gorgeous
pink
palettes
and
intoxicating
fragrance,
peonies
are
the
blossoms
most
loved
by
floral
designers
and
enthusiasts.
You
will
learn
how
to
select
complementary
shades
and
vases
to
offset
their
beauty.
Then,
focus
on
styling
a
centerpiece
using
a
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Celebrate
your
loved
ones
(and
yourself!)
during
a
fun
and
informative
floral
workshop.
You'll
learn
how
to
compose
your
own
unique
bouquet
using
simple
design
principles
and
a
lush
variety
of
economical,
store-bought
blooms.
Your
final
floral
arrangement
can
be
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...
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...
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...
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