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Exhibition-Related Classes
May
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Medicinal Mushrooms: Fungi for a Healthy Body, Mind, and PlanetEmerging research suggests that mushrooms may be beneficial for brain and nerve health. Discover the properties of different species and learn where medicinal mushrooms occur locally. Study how select types such as Maitake, Reishi, and Lion's Mane can help strengthen more... | |||||
| 243WEL181O | 05/22 | We | 6:30pm-8:00pm | Michelotti | ONLINE | |
June
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The Kitchen MycologistKnowing a little mycology (the study of fungi) can make you a better mushroom cook. This illustrated talk teaches basic mycology through the lens of your kitchen. It explores the intersection of mycology and the selection, storage, preparation, and nutritional more... | |||||
| 244CKG230O | 06/05 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bone | ONLINE | |
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Spiral Topiary Workshop with Mike GibsonEver wonder how those whimsical yet well-manicured, spiral topiaries are created? Here's your chance to learn from renowned topiary expert Mike Gibson. Throughout this class, Gibson will provide personalized attention, valuable tips, and share the therapeutic benefits of topiary as more... | |||||
| 244HRT230 | 06/07 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Gibson | NYBG | |
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Knowing and Growing Roses: An OverviewExpert rosarian Shauna Moore walks you through the history of a wide variety of rose types and classifications while explaining how to select the best ones for your garden. On a walk through the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden, she'll share more... | |||||
| 244GAR361 | 06/08 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Moore | NYBG | |
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Through the Looking Glass: Botanical MirrorTake inspiration from the mind-bending horticultural displays and unusual installations of NYBG's Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition. Give a mirror an enchanted look by adding moss and other botanical materials around the frame. You'll use branches, faux mushrooms, butterflies, botanical blends more... | |||||
| 244CRF247 | 06/16 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Yanni | NYBG | |
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Gilded Age Centerpiece: Heirloom Roses and FernsTake creative inspiration from 19th- and 20th-century Gilded Age. Step-by-step, learn easy techniques for crafting an opulent rose centerpiece from a bygone era. You'll combine heirloom roses and ferns in a low silver container for a modern take on this more... | |||||
| 244FDN430O | 06/17 | Mo | 11:00am-1:00pm | O'Sullivan | ONLINE | |
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Intro to iPhone PhotographyIn this two-part class, you'll practice using your iPhone's built-in features to create high-quality memories of the Garden and more. During the first session, gain comfort with how to zoom, achieve proper exposure, shoot panoramic and portrait modes, edit for more... | |||||
| 244GWP219 | 06/22 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Falk | NYBG | |
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Dyeing Flowers for ArrangementsAlthough flowers are available in endless color variations, the creative practice of dying flowers has become popular among floral designers. Whether you are trying to achieve the elusive blue rose or an unusual color to draw the eye, dying flowers more... | |||||
| 244FDN466 | 06/25 | Tu | 10:00am-1:00pm | Mele | NYBG | |
July
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Lavender Craft WorkshopExplore the creative ways to use lavender in your everyday life. In this class, you'll receive a brief history of why lavender has been the most used herb for over 2,000 years as you use fresh, dried, and preserved lavender more... | |||||
| 251CRF261 | 07/13 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Yanni | NYBG | |
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Materials as Muse: Making Art with FlowersWhat 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... | |||||
| 251FDN323 | 07/20 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Werber | NYBG | |
August
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Herbal Saturday: Wonderland Tea PartyWon't you join us for tea & tinctures? Embark on a hands-on journey into herbalism with a refreshing twist. Join expert herbalists—Arvolyn Hill, Corrina Wainwright, and Suhaly Bautista-Carolina—to learn how plants can be used for medicine, self-care, and relaxation. In more... | |||||
| 251WEL130A | 08/10 | Sa | 10:00am-4:00pm | Hill Wainwright Bautista-Carolina | NYBG | |
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Herbal Saturday: Herbal TincturesTaking a few drops of a tincture can be a catalyst for a lifelong pursuit of herbalism. In this workshop, uncover the formulations, benefits, and methods for making contracted herbal extracts used for health and well-being. Receive expert guidance as more... | |||||
| 251WEL130B | 08/10 | Sa | 10:00am-11:30am | Hill | NYBG | |
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Herbal Saturday: Herbal Cocktail MixesDiscover the boundless possibilities of working with seasonal ingredients such as garden mint and other botanicals to craft herbal cocktails for any occasion. Learn the fundamentals of building a botanical bar; including crafting bitters, syrups, shrubs, sugars, and salts, and more... | |||||
| 251WEL130C | 08/10 | Sa | 12:30pm-2:00pm | Wainwright | NYBG | |
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Herbal Saturday: Herbal Iced TeasLearn to blend and brew a variety of herbs and create flavorful and refreshing iced teas. From cooling mint to zesty citrus and soothing chamomile, you'll discover the diverse flavors and properties of various nutritious and delicious herbs and flowers. more... | |||||
| 251WEL130D | 08/10 | Sa | 2:30pm-4:00pm | Bautista-Carolina | NYBG | |
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Summer MushroomsChanterelles, Milk Caps, Black Trumpets, Boletes of all kinds, and many other choice edibles make their appearance in the steamy summer months. Learn how to sort through this abundance with hands-on techniques and observations. | |||||
| 251BOT356 | 08/15 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Sadowski | NYBG | |
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Mushroom PapermakingUse bracket fungi to create beautiful, earth-toned sheets of paper under the expert guidance of mycologist Dorothy Smullen. This hands-on class will walk you through the papermaking process, and introduce you to the many different mushrooms you can use for more... | |||||
| 251CRF130 | 08/17 | Sa | 10:00am-1:30pm | Smullen | NYBG | |
September
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Painting Peppers and Mushrooms with Wet on Wet TechniqueLearn how the wet on wet technique is used by botanical artists to achieve the groundwork for painting peppers and mushrooms. Additional techniques, such as dry brush for the finishing touches, will also be covered. This online course will offer more... | |||||
| 251BIL188O | 09/13 | Fr | 11:00am-1:45pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Natural Tapestry WeavingCreate hanging art for your home as you weave a natural tapestry using botanical materials. In this class, you'll learn how to use an 11 x 16 weaving frame with jute to weave an assortment of dried and preserved flowers, more... | |||||
| 251CRF248 | 09/14 | Sa | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Yanni | NYBG | |
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Autumn MushroomsIn NYC, fall is the best time to hunt for edible fungi. Paul Sadowski, 25-year veteran of the NY Mycological Society, will lead a mushroom hunt, and show you how to identify many species and their look-alikes, where to find more... | |||||
| 251BOT368 | 09/19 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Sadowski | NYBG | |
October
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Style & Shoot: Whimsical Floral WonderlandSpend an inspiring two days honing your floral design, photography and social media marketing skills! Each day, students will delve into a world of floral wonders and accompanying curiosities inspired by NYBG's Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition. Floral designer & instructor more... | |||||
| 252FDN459 | 10/24 | Th | 10:00am-4:00pm | Mele Jamison | NYBG | |
