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
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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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234FDN304
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06/08
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Th
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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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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234FDN302B
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06/10
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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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Learn
how
to
craft
a
loose,
romantic
floral
arrangement
that
evokes
the
free-flowing
nature
of
meadows.
Discover
how
to
sustainably
source
and
style
a
variety
of
plant
material
as
you
artfully
blend
heirloom
roses
and
ranunculus
with
field
flowers
and
more...
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234FDN395O
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06/14
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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O'Sullivan
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ONLINE
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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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234FDN400B
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06/14
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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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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. $225 materials fee.
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234FDN502
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06/20
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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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July
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In
just
five
weeks,
you
can
complete
all
classroom
credits
toward
the
NYBG
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
for
many
more...
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241FDN950
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07/10
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Mo
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Cawley
Woodson
Mele
Edinger
Miura
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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241FDN312O
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07/15
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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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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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241FDN306BO
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07/17
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Mo
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6:00pm-8:30pm
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Edinger
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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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241FDN323
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07/22
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Werber
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NYBG
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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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241FDN308O
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08/15
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Tu
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6:00pm-8:30pm
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Edinger
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ONLINE
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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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241FDN382
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08/15
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Tu
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10:00am-4:30pm
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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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241FDN400C
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08/16
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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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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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241FDN305B
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08/22
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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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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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241FDN340
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08/26
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Braverman
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NYBG
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September
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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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241FDN300B
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09/09
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Sa
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10:30am-3:00pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Learn
how
different
tools
can
be
used
to
anchor
flowers
and
achieve
unique
shapes
without
the
use
of
floral
foam.
Each
session,
you'll
focus
on
a
specific
sustainable
tool—floral
pin
frogs,
aluminum
wire,supple
branches,
and
folded
foliage—to
create
beautiful,
contemporary
more...
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241FDN452O
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09/13
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We
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Edinger
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ONLINE
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