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.
September
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Take
inspiration
from
the
color
palette
and
textures
of
Vincent
van
Gogh's
Sunflowers
paintings
to
create
a
masterful
floral
arrangement.
Through
expert
demonstration
of
sustainable
floral
design
techniques,
you'll
learn
how
to
use
complementary
colors
to
craft
depth,
composition,
movement,
more...
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261FDN370O
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09/14
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
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O'Sullivan
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ONLINE
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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
the
works
of
Van
Gogh
and
fellow
Impressionist
painters
for
inspiration.
Floral
designer
&
instructor
Barbara
Mele
will
show
more...
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261FDN485B
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09/18
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Th
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Mele
Jamison
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NYBG
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Take
inspiration
from
wildflowers
appearing
roadside
or
in
surrounding
meadows
to
create
your
own
fresh,
airy,
prairie-style
tabletop
floral
arrangement.
In
this
class,
you'll
craft
a
curated
tabletop
floral
design
with
an
artful
blend
of
wildflowers,
grasses,
wheat
stalks,
and
more...
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261FDN361O
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09/21
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Su
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10:00am-12:00pm
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O'Sullivan
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ONLINE
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Vibrant,
locally
sourced
dahlias
make
for
simple
yet
spectacular
arrangements
that
are
perfect
for
a
mantel,
entry
table,
or
dining
centerpiece.
Take
a
page
from
trend-setting
farm-to-table
designers,
and
fashion
a
playful,
free-flowing
creation
that
showcases
the
exuberance
of
these
more...
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261FDN398
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09/25
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Th
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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October
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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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262FDN442O
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10/23
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Th
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10:00am-12:00pm
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O'Sullivan
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ONLINE
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Explore
the
world
of
sculptural
art
and
let
it
inspire
your
floral
creations.
Begin
by
examining
a
few
sculptural
artworks
to
take
inspiration
from
their
unique
forms
and
structures.
Then,
using
seasonal
blooms
along
with
creative
design
techniques,
you'll
learn
more...
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262FDN359
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10/28
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Tu
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Mele
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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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262FDN394O
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10/28
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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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November
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From
intimate
cocktail
and
dinner
parties
with
friends
to
family
spreads
for
holidays,
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
such
more...
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262FDN377
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11/20
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Th
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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December
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Southern
charm
and
hospitality
come
front
and
center
with
a
glossy,
richly
decorated
wreath
of
magnolia
leaves
on
a
door,
mantel,
or
accent
wall.
Weave
leaves
into
a
wreath
form,
then
complement
shape
and
color
with
seasonal
fruit,
pine
cones,
more...
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262FDN355A
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12/01
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Mo
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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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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262FDN335
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12/06
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Sa
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10:00am-3:30pm
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Norman
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NYBG
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Southern
charm
and
hospitality
come
front
and
center
with
a
glossy,
richly
decorated
wreath
of
magnolia
leaves
on
a
door,
mantel,
or
accent
wall.
Weave
leaves
into
a
wreath
form,
then
complement
shape
and
color
with
seasonal
fruit,
pine
cones,
more...
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262FDN355B
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12/08
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Mo
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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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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262FDN320
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12/10
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We
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12:00pm-2:00pm
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Elfe
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NYBG
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January
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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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263FDN330
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01/15
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Th
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Werber
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NYBG
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With
an
abundance
of
invigorating
citrus
like
clementines,
kumquats,
tangerines,
and
limes
available,
the
flower
market
in
winter
is
fresh,
sweet,
and
colorful.
Using
a
textured
palette
of
citrus,
ranunculus,
berries,
and
eucalyptus,
you'll
craft
a
modern
arrangement
in
a
more...
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263FDN374O
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01/21
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We
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10:00am-12:00pm
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O'Sullivan
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ONLINE
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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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263FDN312O
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01/24
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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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February
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Brighten
up
those
gray
days
of
winter
with
a
vibrant
arrangement
featuring
pops
of
cheerful,
colorful
flowers.
Using
a
variety
of
blooms
including
ranunculus,
roses,
anemone,
and
textured
greenery,
you'll
create
a
garden-inspired
tabletop
arrangement
reminiscent
of
spring
days
ahead.
more...
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263FDN392
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02/26
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Th
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Coy
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NYBG
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March
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A
dish
garden,
long-time
popular
item
provided
by
florists,
is
a
collection
of
plants
and
floral
material
arranged
in
a
shallow
container
(think
indoor
container
garden).
Join
floral
designer
Juan
Villanueva
for
a
creative
lesson
on
how
to
give
this
more...
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263FDN351
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03/10
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Tu
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Villanueva
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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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263FDN313O
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03/15
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Su
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Woodson
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ONLINE
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Celebrate
the
return
of
spring
by
creating
a
country
meadow-inspired
centerpiece
bursting
with
field
flowers,
heirloom
parrot
tulips,
mini
daffodils,
and
fresh
herbs.
You'll
capture
the
essence
of
flower
fields
with
a
profusion
of
colors
and
textures
as
you
craft
more...
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263FDN414O
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03/31
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Tu
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11:00am-1:00pm
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O'Sullivan
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ONLINE
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