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.
May
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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...
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244FDN306O
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05/06
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:30pm
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Woodson
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ONLINE
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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
more...
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244FDN305
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05/07
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Tu
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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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...
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244FDN126
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05/08
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We
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6:30pm-8:30pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Take
inspiration
from
the
dark
and
moody
tropes
established
in
literature
that
have
deeply
influenced
our
pop
culture
as
you
design
an
alluring
floral
arrangement
using
seasonal
materials.
You'll
combine
Fritillaria
Persica,
Queen
of
Night
tulips,
deep
burgundy
ranunculus
to
more...
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244FDN415
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05/10
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Fr
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Werber
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NYBG
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Celebrate
Mother's
Day
with
a
unique
bonding
experience
at
our
special
parent-child
Ikebana
floral
design
workshop
geared
toward
families.
Led
by
esteemed
Ikenobo
School
instructor
Paula
Tam
and
assistant
Yiwei
Zhang,
this
engaging
session
invites
parents
and
children
to
dive
more...
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244FDN284
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05/11
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Sa
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11:00am-12:30pm
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Tam
Zhang
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NYBG
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Tabletop
garlands
and
floral
runners
are
enjoying
a
surge
in
popularity
thanks
to
their
lush
and
elegant
beauty.
Learn
the
techniques
of
color,
repetition,
and
rhythm
to
create
a
centerpiece
that
spans
the
length
of
the
wedding
table,
cleverly
designed
more...
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244FDN362
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05/17
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Fr
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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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
more...
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244FDN400B
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05/22
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We
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9:00am-12:30pm
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Woodson
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OFS
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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
more...
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244FDN302B
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05/29
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We
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Elfe
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NYBG
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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.
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244FDN210D
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05/30
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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June
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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...
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244FDN304
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06/01
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Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Become
a
content
creator
as
you
take
your
floral
arrangement
photos
to
the
next
level
using
social
media.
In
this
class,
you'll
define
your
goals
for
using
social
media
platforms
as
a
marketing
tool
to
build
your
brand.
Learn
how
more...
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244FDN477O
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06/01
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Sa
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10:30am-12:30pm
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Jamison
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ONLINE
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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
more...
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244FDN504
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06/04
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Tu
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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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
more...
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244FDN400C
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06/05
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We
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9:00am-12:30pm
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Woodson
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OFS
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Familiarize yourself with the basics of sustainable floral design through orchids. This course teaches you to create stunning arrangements, step by step, with simple design principles and easy-to-find materials.
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244PLT130B
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06/05
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Elfe
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ONLINE-FLEX
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Create
a
variety
of
arrangements—from
tabletop
centerpieces
to
large-scale
installations—using
reusable
mechanics
and
materials.
In
this
class,
you'll
explore
working
with
kenzan
frogs,
curly
willow,
Agrawool,
and
chicken
wire
as
you
create
a
centerpiece,
focal
(entry
or
bar),
and
large-scale
more...
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244FDN365
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06/06
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Th
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Braverman
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NYBG
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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.
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244FDN210C
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06/07
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Fr
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Matsui
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NYBG
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Take
creative
inspiration
from
19th-
and
20th-century
Gilded
Age.
Step-by-step,
learn
easy
techniques
for
crafting
an
opulent
rose
centerpiece
from
a
bygone
era.
You'll
combine
heirloom
roses
and
ferns
in
a
low
silver
container
for
a
modern
take
on
this
more...
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244FDN430O
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06/17
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Mo
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11:00am-1:00pm
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O'Sullivan
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ONLINE
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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.
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244FDN502
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06/20
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Th
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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Spare,
striking
wetland
flora
create
dramatic
and
unconventional
arrangements
that
evoke
these
marshy
environments.
Study
line
and
negative
space
as
you
create
a
large-scale
arrangement
using
reeds,
grasses,
and
other
wetland
plants
such
as
Irises,
Cattails,
and
Water
Lilies.
$170
more...
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244FDN358
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06/21
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Werber
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NYBG
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July
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The
Floral
Design
Certificate
Program
at
NYBG
offers
the
most
in-depth
training
in
the
region,
covering
every
aspect
of
this
creative
art.
We'll
help
you
develop
your
own
aesthetic,
master
the
mechanics
for
any
arrangement,
and
gain
practical
business
skills,
more...
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251FDN950
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07/08
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Mo
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Cawley
Woodson
Mele
Jamison
Raimondi, CLP
Norman
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NYBG
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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...
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251FDN312
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07/13
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Sa
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Zachary
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ONLINE
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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...
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251FDN323
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07/20
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Werber
|
NYBG
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|
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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...
|
|
251FDN306B
|
07/27
|
Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
|
Elfe
|
NYBG
|
August
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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...
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251FDN308
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08/15
|
Th
|
10:30am-1:00pm
|
Elfe
|
NYBG
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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
more...
|
|
251FDN400D
|
08/15
|
Th
|
9:00am-12:30pm
|
Woodson
|
OFS
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Create
a
linear,
Ikebana-inspired
design
using
locally
sourced
flowers,
foliage,
and
herbs-such
as
lace-cap
hydrangea,
cosmos,
nandina,
miscanthus
grass,
thyme,
and
purple
basil.
Valerie
Braverman
of
Brave
Floral
will
share
insights
and
guidance
on
how
best
to
identify
and
ethically
more...
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251FDN340
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08/17
|
Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
|
Braverman
|
NYBG
|
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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.
|
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251FDN210E
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08/23
|
Fr
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11:00am-1:00pm
|
Elfe
|
NYBG
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Sympathy
arrangements,
properly
composed,
pay
tribute
to
a
departed
loved
one
and
offer
solace
to
the
grieving.
There
are
details
to
be
discussed
with
a
bereaved
family,
special
etiquette
to
be
observed,
and
a
wide
choice
of
designs
that
make
more...
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251FDN382
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08/24
|
Sa
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10:00am-4:30pm
|
Cawley
|
NYBG
|
September
|
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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
more...
|
|
251FDN305B
|
09/07
|
Sa
|
10:00am-2:30pm
|
Mele
|
NYBG
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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.
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251FDN300B
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09/10
|
Tu
|
10:30am-3:00pm
|
Woodson
|
NYBG
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Create
unique
floral
art
and
explore
the
techniques
to
submerging
flowers
underwater
and
the
process
of
stacking
flower
frames.
Learn
what
the
most
appropriate
flowers
and
vases
are
to
assembling
a
successful
underwater
arrangement
while
incorporating
elements
of
stone,
wire,
more...
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251FDN442O
|
09/10
|
Tu
|
10:00am-12:00pm
|
O'Sullivan
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ONLINE
|
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