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.
May
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Discover
the
modern
floral
styling
techniques
of
a
classic
white
monochromatic
design
using
ranunculus
and
roses.
Through
demonstration
and
step-by-step
instruction,
you'll
learn
the
complementary
use
of
white
flowers
and
other
botanical
materials
as
you
create
a
charming
centerpiece
arrangement.
more...
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254FDN381O
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05/04
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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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Make
use
of
spring's
gorgeous
bounty
as
you
style
a
cheerful
centerpiece
bursting
with
tulips,
hyacinths,
fritillaria,
calla
lilies,
daffodils,
and
more.
Explore
the
qualities
and
characteristics
of
spring-flowering
bulbs
as
you
learn
how
to
manipulate
them
to
create
a
more...
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254FDN396
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05/17
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Late spring ushers in a bounty of blooms. Use the abundance of the season to create a lush, verdant arrangement that includes flowering branches, an array of perennial flowers, and late-flowering bulbs. $170 materials fee.
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254FDN309
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05/28
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We
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5:00pm-8:00pm
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Werber
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NYBG
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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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254FDN485A
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05/29
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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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June
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Cottagecore—an
aesthetic
that
celebrates
simple
living,
inspired
by
the
countryside—comes
to
life
in
this
fun
floral
workshop.
Using
a
soft
defused
color
palette,
you'll
practice
the
simple
styling
of
peonies
in
a
mason
jar
or
other
repurposed
container.
Learn
how
more...
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254FDN332O
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06/08
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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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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...
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254FDN349
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06/24
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Tu
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10:30am-3:00pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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July
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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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261FDN312O
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07/12
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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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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...
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261FDN317
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07/18
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Fr
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Elfe
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NYBG
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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...
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261FDN323
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07/19
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Sa
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11:00am-2:00pm
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Werber
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NYBG
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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...
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261FDN365
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07/24
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Th
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10:00am-5:00pm
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Braverman
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NYBG
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August
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From
the
moody
color
palettes,
intricate
detailing,
and
rich
textures,
Dutch
Masters
paintings
are
timeless
works
of
art
that
continue
to
inspire
contemporary
floral
artists.
Using
these
paintings
as
inspiration,
learn
how
to
create
your
own
magnificent,
Flemish
style
composition
more...
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261FDN314O
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08/10
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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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Create
a
linear,
Ikebana-inspired
design
using
locally
sourced
flowers,
foliage,
and
herbs-such
as
lace-cap
hydrangea,
cosmos,
nandina,
miscanthus
grass,
thyme,
and
purple
basil.
Valerie
Braverman
of
Brave
Floral
will
share
insights
and
guidance
on
how
best
to
identify
and
ethically
more...
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261FDN340
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08/16
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Braverman
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NYBG
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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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