Holiday Classes

October

Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers that can typically be found at local grocery stores or farmers markets, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements.
272FDN210A 10/30 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Duever
NYBG

In Mexico, the marigold flower, Cempazúchitl in the Indigenous language Nahuatl, has been associated with the Día de Muertos celebrations for centuries. Discover the cultural importance of this plant while creating a tonic that supports the nervous system, as well more...
272WEL179 10/30 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Arellano-Gonzalez
NYBG

November

Dive into the history of beeswax candles as you learn how to make candles from natural materials. Using 100% natural beeswax harvested from a family of beekeepers, you'll craft a variety of candles using specific materials and methods, including pre-made more...
272CRF105 11/07 Sa 2:00pm-5:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Ring in the holiday season with decadent winter fruit preserves. Learn how to properly preserve fruit, make delectable delights, and share recipes that will add pizzazz to your holiday table or be the favorite homemade gift for your foodie friends more...
272CKG218 11/08 Su 11:00am-3:00pm Davis
NYBG

Have you ever wondered how to make your own natural soap? In this class, you'll learn the science behind three different processes of soap making. Then you'll put your learning into practice as you follow one of these processes to more...
272WEL167 11/08 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Discover the boundless possibilities of working with natural ingredients such as leaves, flowers, barks, seeds, and berries to craft herbal mocktails for any occasion. You'll learn how to infuse different botanical elements, including aromatics and bitters, into beverages to add more...
272CKG119 11/14 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

Herbs have been helping us stay healthy for thousands of years. Join these expert herbalists to learn how plants can be used for medicine and self-care.
272WEL130A 11/15 Su 10:00am-4:00pm Hill
Bautista-Carolina
Wainwright
NYBG

Prepare to relax and be rejuvenated! Using salts, nourishing clays, and essential oils, you'll craft custom botanical bath bombs to bring fragrance and fizz to a time-honored self-care ritual for you and your loved ones!
272WEL130B 11/15 Su 10:00am-11:30am Hill
NYBG

Offering a host of health benefits on its own, raw honey can also be used to preserve the medicinal properties of fresh, dried, or powdered herbs. Learn how to create medicinal herbal honeys to soothe sore throats and coughs, heal more...
272WEL130C 11/15 Su 12:30pm-2:00pm Bautista-Carolina
NYBG

Packed with antioxidants and vitamins, elderberry fruits and flowers have been used across cultures for centuries to prevent colds and flus, treat fevers, and tame inflammation. Delve into the many healing properties of this commonly used medicinal plant while making more...
272WEL130D 11/15 Su 2:30pm-4:00pm Wainwright
NYBG

Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers that can typically be found at local grocery stores or farmers markets, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements.
272FDN210E 11/18 We 11:00am-1:00pm Matsui
NYBG

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...
272FDN377 11/19 Th 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG

Create spa-worthy products from your garden-revitalizing lotion bars, lip balms, bath salts, body scrubs, and more using a variety of botanicals. Ideal for those who want to indulge in self-care or create lovely holiday gifts. All materials provided.
272WEL144 11/22 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Hill
NYBG
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