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.
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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Dive into the world of Ikebana, the refined Japanese art of flower arranging. In this class, you'll explore the principles that shape Eastern floral design by blending aesthetic theory with hands-on training.
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263FDN479
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03/19
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Th
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11:00am-4:00pm
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Zhang
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NYBG
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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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April
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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...
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264FDN321
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04/18
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Sa
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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May
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Painted,
dyed,
and
hybridized
flowers
have
been
center
stage
in
the
floral
design
world
for
a
decade,
so
in
celebration
of
the
power
of
flowers
to
withstand
change
and
evolve
with
the
vibes
of
the
time,
learn
how
flowers
can
more...
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264FDN423
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05/05
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Tu
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10:00am-2:00pm
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Mele
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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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264FDN455A
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05/21
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Th
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10:00am-2:00pm
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Cimmino
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NYBG
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June
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There
are
many
ways
to
bend
nature
into
desired
designs,
but
learning
these
techniques
takes
time,
patience,
and
practice.
Through
hands-on
experience,
explore
the
many
methods
to
manipulate
floral
materials
to
work
in
your
favor—such
as
altering
a
stem's
shape,
more...
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264FDN360
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06/08
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Mo
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10:00am-2:00pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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Roses,
roses,
roses!
Their
luxurious
appearance,
distinct
scent,
and
incredible
variety
of
colors
and
species
make
them
the
beloved
"queen
of
flowers"
and
symbolic
of
love.
Learn
helpful
and
creative
techniques
for
designing
a
lush
arrangement—flowing
with
a
wide
variety
more...
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264FDN342
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06/09
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Tu
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10:00am-1:00pm
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Woodson
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NYBG
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Take
inspiration
from
the
fun
and
flashy
color
palette
of
the
1960's
and
let
the
daisy
take
center
stage
in
your
arrangement.
Through
discussion
and
close-up
views
of
step-by-step
flower
placement,
you'll
learn
how
to
arrange
brightly
colored
daisies—making
best
more...
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264FDN367O
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06/14
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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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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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264FDN349
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06/17
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We
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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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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...
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271FDN380
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07/11
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Sa
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10:00am-1:00pm
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LeBrón
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NYBG
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August
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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...
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271FDN333O
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08/02
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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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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...
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271FDN432
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08/12
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We
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10:00am-2:30pm
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Mele
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NYBG
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September
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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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09/10
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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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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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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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