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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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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271FDN398
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09/18
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Fr
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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Cascading
and
suspended
floral
installations
add
an
elegant
and
whimsical
element
to
both
grand
and
intimate
spaces.
Using
a
variety
of
dried
and
preserved
flowers
and
foliage,
you'll
unleash
your
creativity
as
you
learn
the
specific
techniques
and
mechanics
to
more...
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271FDN455B
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09/24
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Th
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10:00am-2:00pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Unleash
your
inner
artist
as
you
spend
the
day
styling
and
photographing
florals.
In
this
class,
you'll
create
a
seasonal
floral
arrangement
and
learn
to
photograph
it
with
artistry
and
intention
using
your
phone.
Explore
techniques
for
styling
and
composing
more...
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271FDN420A
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09/25
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Fr
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9:00am-4:00pm
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Mele
Jamison
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NYBG
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271FDN420B
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09/26
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Sa
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9:00am-4:00pm
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Mele
Jamison
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NYBG
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October
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Learn
how
to
craft
an
elegant
floral
arrangement
using
ranunculus
and
ferns,
spotlighting
their
natural
shape,
line,
and
form.
Through
the
demonstration
and
discussion,
you
will
receive
step-by-step
guidance
on
flower
placement
and
learn
techniques
for
folding
and
knotting
fern
more...
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272FDN354O
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10/17
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Sa
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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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272FDN359
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10/19
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Mo
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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November
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Originating from Greek mythology, a horn of plenty, or cornucopia, is a symbol of abundance, prosperity, and nourishment. To commemorate the harvest season, learn the floral techniques for designing this horn-shaped basket overflowing with autumnal flowers and foliage.
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272FDN329
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11/04
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We
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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Ikebana
is
a
distinct
approach
to
working
with
flowers,
rooted
in
Eastern
aesthetics,
and
a
different
way
of
observing
nature.
Through
the
lens
of
the
autumn
season,
you'll
explore
how
line,
space,
and
restraint
can
expand
your
visual
language
and
more...
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272FDN345
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11/11
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We
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10:30am-4:00pm
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Zhang
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NYBG
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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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272FDN377
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11/19
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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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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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272FDN320
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12/01
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Tu
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12:00pm-2:00pm
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Elfe
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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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272FDN355A
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12/02
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We
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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272FDN355B
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12/09
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We
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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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272FDN335A
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12/10
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Th
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10:00am-4:00pm
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Cawley
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NYBG
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272FDN335B
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12/16
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We
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10:00am-4:00pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Gather
the
last
blooms
of
the
season
and
create
a
beautiful
fresh
basket
that
will
dry
overtime
and
keep
the
remembrance
of
the
season
in
your
home.
You'll
learn
specific
techniques
for
choosing,
preparing,
and
designing
flowers
and
foliage
for
more...
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272FDN376
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12/17
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Th
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Woodson
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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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273FDN330
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01/08
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Fr
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Werber
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NYBG
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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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273FDN338
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01/15
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Fr
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Learn
the
techniques
to
creating
a
fully
wired
bouquet—a
design
style
that
features
individual
flowers
and
foliage
that
are
removed
from
their
natural
stems,
wired
for
structure,
and
crafted
to
create
a
stunning
"waterfall"
effect.
This
method
allows
precise
control
more...
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273FDN373
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01/29
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Fr
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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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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273FDN312O
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01/30
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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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Learn
how
different
tools
can
be
used
to
anchor
flowers
and
achieve
unique
shapes
without
the
use
of
floral
foam.
Each
session
will
focus
on
a
selected
method
to
stabilize
your
arrangements
with
aluminum
wire,
foliage
and
supple
branches.
Using
more...
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273FDN452O
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02/04
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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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March
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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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273FDN392
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03/06
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Coy
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NYBG
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The
world
of
floristry
is
embracing
innovative
techniques
that
transform
leaves
into
woven
textures,
sculptural
forms,
and
dramatic
sweeping
lines.
In
this
hands-on
class,
explore
the
methods
used
to
manipulate
fresh
foliage
as
you
learn
how
to
create
a
large-scale
more...
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273FDN356
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03/09
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Tu
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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