Floral Design Certificate Electives

Students in pursuit of a Certificate must complete at least 26 elective course hours.

Elective course offerings vary with every catalog season. Browse this page to discover what's currently scheduled.


June

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. more...
254FDN349 06/24 Tu 10:30am-3:00pm Woodson
NYBG

July

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...
261FDN312O 07/12 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Zachary
ONLINE

Adorn yourself in flowers as you explore the art of crafting exquisite accessories using a variety of botanicals. Using deconstructed flowers and other plant materials for added texture such as eucalyptus seeds, hypericum berries, and more, you'll design a necklace more...
261FDN317 07/18 Fr 10:00am-5:00pm Elfe
NYBG

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...
261FDN323 07/19 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Werber
NYBG

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...
261FDN365 07/24 Th 10:00am-5:00pm Braverman
NYBG
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