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.


July

Discover how emotion shapes the art of sculptural floral design. In this class, you'll explore self-expression through form, movement, and texture. Using both fresh and dried botanicals, learn how to create designs that balance structure with feeling—transforming floral materials into more...
271FDN380 07/11 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm LeBrón
NYBG

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...
271FDN312O 07/12 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Zachary
ONLINE

August

Explore the unique detailing techniques of folding, cutting, looping, twisting and stitching of leaves and grasses. Through discussion and close-up views of step-by-step techniques, you'll learn how to use these botanical materials as a natural styling technique for wedding bouquets more...
271FDN333O 08/02 Su 10:00am-12:00pm O'Sullivan
ONLINE

From intimate cocktail and dinner parties with friends to family spreads for special gatherings, a thoughtfully curated table design is always a nice touch for any occasion! As the focal point, you'll create a stunning centerpiece using seasonal flower varieties more...
271FDN432 08/12 We 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG
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