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
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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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Edinger
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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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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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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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