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.
July
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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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251FDN306B
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07/27
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Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Elfe
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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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251FDN382B
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07/29
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Mo
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Norman
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NYBG
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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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251FDN305
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07/30
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Tu
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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August
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Florists
and
floral
designers
who
want
long-lasting,
gorgeous
interior
plantings
won't
want
to
miss
this
unique
class
from
florist,
horticulturist,
and
indoor
plant
expert
Chris
Raimondi.
In
this
class,
Chris
shares
essential
horticulture
practices
for
proper
selection
and
maintenance
of
more...
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251FDN310
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08/02
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Fr
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Raimondi, CLP
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NYBG
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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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251FDN504
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08/05
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Mo
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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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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251FDN502
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08/07
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We
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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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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251PLT130A
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08/07
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Elfe
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ONLINE-FLEX
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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
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Th
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10:30am-1:00pm
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Elfe
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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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251FDN400D
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08/15
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Th
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9:00am-12:30pm
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Woodson
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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
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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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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
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Fr
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11:00am-1:00pm
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Elfe
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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
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Sa
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10:00am-4:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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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...
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251FDN305B
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09/07
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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 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
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Tu
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10:30am-3:00pm
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Woodson
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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
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09/10
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Tu
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10:00am-12:00pm
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O'Sullivan
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ONLINE
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October
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Spend
an
inspiring
two
days
honing
your
floral
design,
photography
and
social
media
marketing
skills!
Each
day,
students
will
delve
into
a
world
of
floral
wonders
and
accompanying
curiosities
inspired
by
NYBG's
Wonderland:
Curious
Nature
exhibition.
Floral
designer
&
instructor
more...
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252FDN459
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10/24
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Th
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10:00am-4:00pm
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Mele
Jamison
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NYBG
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