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!
Click here for an overview of the required courses and electives.
December
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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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232FDN320
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12/15
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Th
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11:00am-1:00pm
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O'Sullivan
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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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232FDN400C
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12/15
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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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January
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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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233FDN300A
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01/10
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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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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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233FDN504
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01/12
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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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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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233FDN300B
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01/17
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Tu
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10:30am-3:00pm
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Mele
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MDTN
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Our mini-intensive provides an accelerated way to complete the first three requirements in the NYBG Certificate Program. You'll work with industry professionals to gain the key skills needed to become a floral designer.
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233FDN956
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01/17
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Tu
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10:30am-3:00pm
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Mele
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MDTN
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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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233FDN312BO
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01/21
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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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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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233FDN308BO
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01/23
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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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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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233FDN302C
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01/24
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Tu
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10:30am-3:00pm
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Mele
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MDTN
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Bring wintry flair into your home. Fashion an elegant and textural arrangement using a mix of natural materials such as lichen branches, juniper, quince branches, and eucalyptus pods, combined with seasonal floral gems including hellebores, amaryllis, poppies, and orchids.
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233FDN330O
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01/25
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We
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6:00pm-9:00pm
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Werber
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ONLINE
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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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233FDN304B
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01/31
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Tu
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10:30am-3:00pm
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Mele
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MDTN
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February
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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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233FDN300CO
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02/01
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We
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10:00am-4:00pm
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Woodson
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ONLINE
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Spend
an
inspiring
day
honing
your
floral
design
and
social
media
marketing
skills!
In
the
morning,
craft
a
bold
and
ornamental
design
in
the
Baroque
style
with
a
modern
twist.
Then,
style
still-life
vignettes
using
your
arrangement
and
a
variety
more...
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233FDN350B
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02/04
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Sa
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Mele
Jamison
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MDTN
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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
day,
you'll
focus
on
a
specific
sustainable
tool-floral
pin
frogs,
aluminum
wire,
and
branches-to
create
beautiful,
contemporary
arrangements
that
more...
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233FDN452BO
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02/09
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Th
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6:00pm-8:00pm
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Edinger
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ONLINE
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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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233FDN302D
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02/21
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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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This
ancient
Japanese
art
form
seeks
to
create
a
living
sculpture
that
transcends
the
beauty
of
nature.
More
than
merely
arranging
flowers,
ikebana
often
emphasizes
other
areas
of
the
plant,
such
as
its
stems
and
leaves,
focusing
on
shape,
line,
more...
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233FDN325
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02/21
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Tu
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Miura
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MDTN
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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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233FDN382
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02/25
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Sa
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10:00am-4:30pm
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Norman
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NYBG
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March
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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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233FDN308CO
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03/02
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Th
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6:00pm-8:30pm
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Edinger
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ONLINE
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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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233FDN310B
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03/10
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Fr
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Raimondi, CLP
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NYBG
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The
elegant
Boho
bridal
bouquet
continues
to
be
on
trend.
Learn
to
design
an
asymmetrical
array
of
blossoms
accented
by
at
least
three
different
types
of
greenery
using
an
egg
cage,
a
technique
popularized
by
Holly
Heider
Chapple
as
an
more...
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233FDN313O
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03/12
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
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Woodson
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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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233FDN306BO
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03/13
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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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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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233FDN502
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03/22
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We
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Woodson
|
NYBG
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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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233FDN304C
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03/28
|
Tu
|
10:00am-2:30pm
|
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...
|
|
233FDN400B
|
03/29
|
We
|
9:00am-12:30pm
|
Woodson
|
OFS
|
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