Holiday Classes

August

Flower Arranging with Store-Bought Bouquets

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.
271FDN210C 08/15 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Mele
NYBG

September

Flower Arranging with Store-Bought Bouquets

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.
271FDN210D 09/17 Th 11:00am-1:00pm Elfe
NYBG

October

Herbal Honeys

Learn how to create medicinal herbal honeys to soothe sore throats and coughs, heal skin wounds, and fight off infection using a variety of plants and flowers. You'll make several custom honeys suited to your unique needs.
272WEL147O 10/08 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Gordineer
ONLINE

Flower Arranging with Store-Bought Bouquets

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

Cempazúchitl: Mexico's Marigold

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

Natural Beeswax Candle Making

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

Holiday Preserves

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

Natural Soap Making

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

Holiday Herbal Mocktails

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

Herbal Saturday Workshop: All Three Sections

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

Herbal Saturday: Botanical Bath Bombs

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

Herbal Saturday: Herbal Honey

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

Herbal Saturday: Elderberry Syrup

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

Flower Arranging with Store-Bought Bouquets

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

Floral Tablescapes: Autumn

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

From Garden to Spa: Natural Body Care

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

December

Winter White Centerpiece

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...
272FDN320 12/01 Tu 12:00pm-2:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Magnolia Leaf Wreath

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...
272FDN355A 12/02 We 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

Herbal Salves and Creams for Winter Skincare

Enhance your glow while staying protected from the harsh winter elements. In this class, you'll learn the healing and replenishing benefits of plant-based skincare specifically targeted to protect against cold dry air. Discuss how to make herbal oils with hydrating more...
272WEL180 12/04 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

Create a Botanical Building

Create a building replica with natural materials in the style of the Holiday Train Show®! Explore architectural styles, and then choose from an assortment of dried botanicals such as pods, bark, and branches to make your own detailed more...
272CRF142A 12/05 Sa 9:30am-4:30pm Yanni
NYBG

Flower Arranging with Store-Bought Bouquets

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.
272FDN210B 12/06 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Mele
NYBG

Herbal Chocolates

Learn to create delicately flavored chocolates using natural herbs and spices. A fun and sumptuous treat to make, herbal chocolates. Paired with the delicate nuanced flavors of flowers, herbs, and spices, these sumptuous treats delight the senses and excite the more...
272CKG147O 12/09 We 6:00pm-8:00pm Gordineer
ONLINE

Magnolia Leaf Wreath

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...
272FDN355B 12/09 We 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

Holiday Greens

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...
272FDN335A 12/10 Th 10:00am-4:00pm Cawley
NYBG

Create a Botanical Building

Create a building replica with natural materials in the style of the Holiday Train Show®! Explore architectural styles, and then choose from an assortment of dried botanicals such as pods, bark, and branches to make your own detailed more...
272CRF142B 12/11 Fr 10:00am-5:00pm Yanni
NYBG

The Holiday Train Show®: Special Photographers' Hours

For serious photographers only, this is a rare opportunity to capture the exquisite beauty of NYBG's exhibitions without casual visitors present. Bring your tripod (the only time we'll allow them in the exhibition!), since you'll be shooting with available light.
272GWP231 12/11 Fr 8:30am-10:00am Falk
NYBG

Winter Wonderland Wreath

Take inspiration from the wintry outdoors as you recreate a nature scene on a three-dimensional, lighted grapevine wreath using preserved cedar, juniper, mushroom birds, and other seasonal botanicals. Then, top it off with a sprinkling of faux snow. more...
272CRF155 12/15 Tu 11:00am-2:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Holiday Greens

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...
272FDN335B 12/16 We 10:00am-4:00pm Mele
NYBG

January

Herbal Winter Apothecary

Explore soothing herbal antidotes that address winter ailments, boost immunity, and promote overall well-being. Under the guidance of herbalist Karine Gordineer, you'll learn how to make specific remedies for coughs, congestion, colds, flu, and gain the skills and confidence to more...
273WEL158O 01/07 Th 6:00pm-8:00pm Gordineer
ONLINE

Flower Arranging with Store-Bought Bouquets

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.
273FDN210C 01/22 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Duever
NYBG

February

Soapmaking Workshop

Bring the bouquet of a summer garden indoors with handmade, naturally moisturizing glycerin soaps. You'll learn the traditional melt-and-pour process and combine fragrances of various dried herbs and essential oils-lavender, rosemary, mint, and more-to make four bars to take home. more...
273WEL143 02/21 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Scholl
NYBG

March

Flower Arranging with Store-Bought Bouquets

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.
273FDN210D 03/02 Tu 6:00pm-8:00pm Mele
NYBG

Candlemaking with Herbs

Discover the art of hand-dipped and hand-poured candles using eco-friendly, non-toxic ingredients, essential oils, and herbs. You'll learn the history of this ancient craft, and how to make synergistic scents that add a vibrance to the darker days of winter. more...
273CRF220 03/19 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG