Floral Design Certificate Classes
The NYBG Certificate Program helps you develop your own aesthetic and master the mechanics for everything from simple bouquets to grand-scale arrangements, while giving you a practical, real-world, business foundation. No experience is necessary—just your flair and enthusiasm! Get started with either Fundamentals of Form or Fundamentals of Style—the first required classes in the Certificate Program.
Click here for an overview of the required courses and electives.
October
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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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202FDN310
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10/16
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We
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Raimondi, CLP
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NYBG
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"Wildscaping"
is
a
movement
in
sustainable
floral
styling
that
evokes
meadows
and
woods.
Using
distinctive,
natural
wood
branches
as
a
container,
you'll
construct
a
Woodland
Wildscape
centerpiece
from
wildflowers,
vines,
berries,
mosses
and
ferns.
The
effect
is
magical,
sophisticated,
and
more...
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202FDN394B
|
10/17
|
Th
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
O'Sullivan
|
NYBG
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Professional
prop
stylist
Robin
Zachary
shares
her
insights
on
styling
photos
using
botanicals.
She'll
also
show
you
how
to
curate
a
variety
of
tabletop
settings,
including
modern,
vintage,
and
rustic.
Some
backdrops
and
props
will
be
provided,
but
feel
free
more...
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202FDN312
|
10/19
|
Sa
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Zachary
|
MDTN
|
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A
fully
wired
bridal
bouquet
is
the
pinnacle
of
sophistication
and
luxury.
Instagram
phenom
and
armature
expert
Joshua
Werber,
known
for
his
playful
headpieces,
will
show
you
a
variety
of
techniques
to
wire
the
most
beautiful
seasonal
blooms
into
a
more...
|
|
202FDN371A
|
10/21
|
Mo
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Werber
|
MDTN
|
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Ingrid
Carozzi
is
one
of
New
York's
most
sought-after
florists,
and
as
owner
of
Tin
Can
Studios
in
Brooklyn,
she's
at
the
forefront
of
the
sustainable
floristry
movement.
Ingrid
is
known
for
her
unruly
yet
sophisticated
designs
in
vintage
or
reclaimed
more...
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202FDN418
|
10/22
|
Tu
|
11:00am-4:00pm
|
Carozzi
|
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.
$245
more...
|
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202FDN302A
|
10/27
|
Su
|
11:00am-3:30pm
|
Woodson
|
NYBG
|
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202FDN302C
|
10/28
|
Mo
|
6:15pm-8:55pm
|
Gilbert
|
MDTN
|
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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.
$245
materials
fee.
Please
bring:
Florist
knife,
wire
more...
|
|
202FDN300A
|
10/29
|
Tu
|
11:00am-4:30pm
|
Woodson
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
"Wildscaping"
is
a
movement
in
sustainable
floral
styling
that
evokes
meadows
and
woods.
Using
distinctive,
natural
wood
branches
as
a
container,
you'll
construct
a
Woodland
Wildscape
centerpiece
from
wildflowers,
vines,
berries,
mosses
and
ferns.
The
effect
is
magical,
sophisticated,
and
more...
|
|
202FDN394A
|
10/29
|
Tu
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
O'Sullivan
|
NCNC
|
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Joshua
Werber's
playful
headpieces
are
certain
to
delight,
as
his
many
followers
on
Instagram
readily
attest.
In
this
special
workshop,
Joshua
will
discuss
how
to
use
botanical
materials
to
design
headpieces
that
evoke
a
wide
variety
of
emotions.
Learn
the
more...
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202FDN316
|
10/30
|
We
|
6:00pm-9:00pm
|
Werber
|
MDTN
|
November
|
|
|
|
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.
$245
more...
|
|
202FDN302B
|
11/05
|
Tu
|
11:00am-4:30pm
|
Woodson
|
NYBG
|
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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...
|
|
202FDN306A
|
11/06
|
We
|
6:15pm-8:55pm
|
Edinger
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
202FDN304A
|
11/12
|
Tu
|
11:00am-4:30pm
|
Cawley
|
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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202FDN400A
|
11/21
|
Th
|
9:00am-12:30pm
|
Edinger
|
OFS
|
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Here's
your
chance
to
learn
from
the
best
in
a
full-day
hands-on
workshop
with
groundbreaking
floral
designer,
teacher,
and
entrepreneur
Holly
Chapple.
She'll
share
insights
into
her
celebrated
design
approach,
which
is
defined
by
elegance,
beauty,
creativity,
and
her
game-changing
more...
|
|
202FDN429
|
11/22
|
Fr
|
10:00am-4:00pm
|
Chapple
|
NYBG
|
December
|
|
|
|
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.
Take
more...
|
|
202FDN308A
|
12/01
|
Su
|
10:30am-3:00pm
|
Gilbert
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
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202FDN320A
|
12/03
|
Tu
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
O'Sullivan
|
NCNC
|
|
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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...
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|
202FDN335A
|
12/06
|
Fr
|
10:00am-3:30pm
|
Norman
|
NYBG
|
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202FDN335B
|
12/07
|
Sa
|
10:30am-4:00pm
|
Norman
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
202FDN320B
|
12/13
|
Fr
|
10:00am-1:00pm
|
O'Sullivan
|
NYBG
|
January
|
|
|
|
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.
$245
materials
fee.
Please
bring:
Florist
knife,
wire
more...
|
|
203FDN300B
|
01/08
|
We
|
10:00am-2:30pm
|
Cawley
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
A
fully
wired
bridal
bouquet
is
the
pinnacle
of
sophistication
and
luxury.
Instagram
phenom
and
armature
expert
Joshua
Werber,
known
for
his
playful
headpieces,
will
show
you
a
variety
of
techniques
to
wire
the
most
beautiful
seasonal
blooms
into
a
more...
|
|
203FDN371B
|
01/23
|
Th
|
11:00am-2:00pm
|
Werber
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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.
$245
materials
fee.
Please
bring:
Florist
knife,
wire
more...
|
|
203FDN300C
|
01/27
|
Mo
|
10:30am-3:00pm
|
Gilbert
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203FDN304B
|
01/27
|
Mo
|
10:00am-2:30pm
|
Cawley
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
the
techniques
and
secrets
for
creating
chic,
vintage-inspired
arrangements
in
a
trendy
footed
container.
Walk
through
the
step-by-step
process
of
crafting
a
lush,
romantic
centerpiece.
$85
materials
fee.
Please
bring:
Florist
knife,
wire
cutter,
scissors,
pruners,
a
camera,
more...
|
|
203FDN349A
|
01/28
|
Tu
|
10:30am-3:00pm
|
Woodson
|
NYBG
|
February
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203FDN306B
|
02/01
|
Sa
|
11:00am-3:30pm
|
Jimenez
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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.
$245
more...
|
|
203FDN302E
|
02/03
|
Mo
|
10:30am-3:00pm
|
Gilbert
|
MDTN
|
|
203FDN302D
|
02/05
|
We
|
10:00am-2:30pm
|
Cawley
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Learn
the
techniques
and
secrets
for
creating
chic,
vintage-inspired
arrangements
in
a
trendy
footed
container.
Walk
through
the
step-by-step
process
of
crafting
a
lush,
romantic
centerpiece.
$85
materials
fee.
Please
bring:
Florist
knife,
wire
cutter,
scissors,
pruners,
a
camera,
more...
|
|
203FDN349B
|
02/10
|
Mo
|
10:30am-3:00pm
|
Woodson
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203FDN304C
|
02/18
|
Tu
|
6:15pm-8:55pm
|
Mendler
|
MDTN
|
|
|
|
|
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.
Take
more...
|
|
203FDN308B
|
02/20
|
Th
|
6:15pm-8:55pm
|
Edinger
|
MDTN
|
March
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203FDN382
|
03/11
|
We
|
10:00am-4:30pm
|
Mendler
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Drawing
examples
from
18th-century
art
and
architecture—Christin
demystifies
the
language
of
design
to
show
how
color,
texture,
shape,
and
space
combine
to
create
particular
"styles."
Take
inspiration
from
Christin's
"modern-meets-old-world"
aesthetic
as
you
fashion
arrangements
with
seasonal
flowers
in
two
more...
|
|
203FDN448
|
03/12
|
Th
|
10:30am-4:00pm
|
Geall
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
Using
spring
bulbs
and
branches,
explore
how
the
textural
and
structural
qualities
of
your
botanical
elements
can
guide
the
tones
you
choose.
Christin
will
walk
you
through
your
own
arrangements,
using
analogous
colors
and
monochromatic
schemes
to
accent
the
architectural
more...
|
|
203FDN435
|
03/13
|
Fr
|
10:30am-4:00pm
|
Geall
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203FDN504B
|
03/17
|
Tu
|
10:00am-2:30pm
|
Cawley
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
203FDN306C
|
03/23
|
Mo
|
6:15pm-8:55pm
|
Gilbert
|
MDTN
|
April
|
|
|
|
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.
$200
materials
fee.
Prerequisite:
Wedding
Design
I
Please
bring:
Florist
knife,
more...
|
|
204FDN502
|
04/07
|
Tu
|
10:00am-2:30pm
|
Cawley
|
NYBG
|
|
|
|
|
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...
|
|
204FDN305
|
04/22
|
We
|
10:00am-2:30pm
|
Cawley
|
NYBG
|
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