October

Are you an aspiring floral artist but not sure where to start or simply want to explore the craft of floral arranging? In this class, you'll gain the foundational knowledge of floral design principles; including flower care, arrangement techniques, and more...
262FDN110A 10/18 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Explore how to identify and use major groups of shade trees and shrubs native to and hardy in our region, including Acer, Quercus, and Viburnum, which are particularly ornamental in fall.
262HRT331D 10/19 Su 1:00pm-4:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Learn how to create autumn-inspired compositions across a two-page spread. Using ink, watercolor, and a provided template on paper vellum, you'll be able to illustrate and easily transfer your sketches of autumn leaves and other botanical subjects onto a horizontal more...
262BIL125 10/20 Mo 11:00am-1:00pm Yount
NYBG

Learn the keys to successful floral design and master the mechanics needed to create round, triangular, parallel, and crescent arrangements. Experiment with shape, line, and symmetry while composing beautiful, balanced creations.
262FDN300A 10/20 Mo 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

Bring your landscape designs to life through the power of color. In this hands-on class, you'll explore the art of color rendering as a tool for visual storytelling in landscape architecture and design. Whether you're developing concept sketches or final more...
262LAN179 10/20 Mo 5:00pm-8:00pm Poccia
NYBG

Explore the many classifications of modern roses such as hybrid tea roses, floribunda rose, and grandiflora rose—as you delve into their history, function, and beauty. You'll gain a better understanding of these roses, their importance, and cultural habits, the qualities more...
262GAR164 10/21 Tu 11:00am-1:00pm Moore
NYBG

The ability to command a broad vocabulary of styles defines the professional floral designer. From Neo-Classical and Victorian to English garden and Flemish, understanding floral styles expands your design options, evokes specific moods, and helps create the perfect setting. $290 more...
262FDN302A 10/22 We 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Learn the various tools and applications of this software package for landscape designers. Topics include: developing base plans from surveys, techniques for quick estimates, and utilizing the online plant database. Basic computer skills and PC laptop required.
262LAN427A 10/22 We 5:00pm-8:00pm Poccia
NYBG

Receive an introduction to AutoCAD—a computer-aided design software commonly used for 2D and 3D drafting, design, and modeling—and learn about its enduring power within the landscape design industry. Through presentation, live discussion, and guidance from your instructor, you'll be able more...
262LAN184 10/23 Th 6:00pm-9:00pm Iravanipour
NYBG

Designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills, this class will allow you to work at your own pace on a variety of pieces. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction.
262BIL140A 10/24 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Wry
NYBG

Learn how to dye fibers naturally using food waste. Explore techniques on how to repurpose your food scraps to create a brilliant color palette—from yellow and red onions that create copper tones and deep mustards to avocado skin, pits, and more...
262CRF245 10/24 Fr 10:00am-4:00pm Danila
NYBG

Explore the many classifications of heirloom roses as you delve into their history, lore, and beauty. You'll gain a better understanding of the importance of this beloved flower type and why we must continue to grow and maintain them in more...
261GAR290 10/25 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Moore
NYBG

In 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...
262BOT368 10/25 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Sadowski
NYBG

Wine carries the flavor of the land where its grapes are grown—something the French call terroir. Regions where the same grape varieties grow differ in terms of climate and soil composition. This is partly why Chardonnay wines made in California more...
262CKG202 10/25 Sa 2:00pm-4:00pm Arbor
NYBG

Join Neil Pederson, Ph.D., professor and senior ecologist at the Harvard Forest, for this interactive workshop on what tree rings can teach us about the ways ecosystems respond to climate change. Old trees hold precious information about climate, precipitation levels, more...
262BOT397 10/26 Su 11:00am-1:00pm Pederson
NYBG

Students will be introduced to the topics of invasion biology and weed management and their related terminology. Approximately 60 invasive or weed species common throughout the northeast region of the United States will be presented, with a focus on woody more...
262HRT482 10/26 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Kirk
NYBG

Explore the world of sculptural art and let it inspire your floral creations. Begin by examining a few sculptural artworks to take inspiration from their unique forms and structures. Then, using seasonal blooms along with creative design techniques, you'll learn more...
262FDN359 10/28 Tu 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG

Florists and floral designers who want long-lasting, gorgeous interior plantings won't want to miss this unique class from florist, horticulturist, and indoor plant expert Chris Raimondi. In this class, Chris shares essential horticulture practices for proper selection and maintenance of more...
262FDN310A 10/30 Th 10:00am-2:30pm Raimondi, CLP
NYBG

November

This intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite.
262BIL145B 11/01 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Yount
NYBG

When celebrated ceramicist Frances Palmer isn't making gorgeous vessels, she's growing the sumptuous dahlias featured on her wildly popular Instagram feed. In this workshop, she'll share secrets about how to divide, plant, fertilize, and stake your spring tubers, in addition more...
262GAR279 11/01 Sa 10:00am-1:00pm Palmer
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.
262WEL130A 11/01 Sa 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!
262WEL130B 11/01 Sa 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...
262WEL130C 11/01 Sa 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...
262WEL130D 11/01 Sa 2:30pm-4:00pm Wainwright
NYBG

Learn the keys to successful floral design and master the mechanics needed to create round, triangular, parallel, and crescent arrangements. Experiment with shape, line, and symmetry while composing beautiful, balanced creations.
262FDN300B 11/02 Su 11:00am-3:30pm Mele
NYBG

Learn how plants defend themselves against diseases. In this class, you'll dig into the history of plant immunology and review the most recent breakthroughs in research. Grow your own model plants that are typically used to study plant immunity and more...
262BOT367 11/03 Mo 11:00am-1:00pm Halane
NYBG

Soil is a dynamic, living organism and the very foundation of sustainable horticulture and agriculture.This course focuses on the texture, structure, density, and color of different soils and the dynamic relationship that exists among soil, water, and plants. Through lectures more...
262HRT301A 11/03 Mo 2:00pm-5:00pm Cheng
NYBG

Understand how the qualities of soil affect the overall productivity of plants and make sustainable gardening practices possible. Practical application of theory is stressed. Topics include soil formation, physical properties of soil, soil-water relationships, and management techniques such as irrigation, more...
262GAR302A 11/05 We 11:00am-1:00pm Himmelman
NYBG

Learn principles and techniques of plant propagation by seed and cuttings. Explore basic sexual and asexual propagation, focusing on fruit development, seedling production, root initiation, stem and leaf cuttings, and layering.
262HRT411A 11/06 Th 10:00am-1:00pm Ruggiero
NYBG

Contemporary botanical artist Victoria Braithwaite visits from Scotland to share the advanced watercolor techniques she uses to capture the delicate yet dramatic elegance of fading botanical specimens. Whether wilting in a vase or settling down into the earth for the more...
262BIL456 11/07 Fr 10:00am-4:00pm Braithwaite
NYBG

Are you an aspiring floral artist but not sure where to start or simply want to explore the craft of floral arranging? In this class, you'll gain the foundational knowledge of floral design principles; including flower care, arrangement techniques, and more...
262FDN110B 11/07 Fr 11:00am-2:00pm Mele
NYBG

Plants do not grow in isolation—they exist within a rich and dynamic ecosystem teeming with microorganisms. Explore the fascinating and essential relationships between plants and the microbial world that surrounds them. From symbiotic fungi that extend the reach of plant more...
262BOT341 11/08 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Zumajo
Nigris
NYBG

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 beeswax more...
262CRF105 11/08 Sa 2:00pm-5:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Spend a weekend crafting at NYBG! Learn how to make your own soap and candles using an assortment of natural ingredients. You'll delve into the history and science behind crafting homemade goods as you create artisanal gifts for yourself and/or more...
262CRF293 11/08 Sa 2:00pm-5:00pm Yanni
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...
262WEL167 11/09 Su 2:00pm-5:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Building on Botanical Drawing I skills, learn to tone fruit, vegetables, leaves, and branches. Focus on concepts of light source, value, and shading to create form. Learn to translate color into black and white, and create the illusion of depth more...
262BIL302A 11/11 Tu 11:00am-2:00pm Wry
NYBG

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Explore the ancient technique of broom making. Fiber artist and educator Poliana Danila will more...
262CRF257 11/14 Fr 10:30am-2:00pm Danila
NYBG

No single view of a tree tells the complete story. Through classroom presentation, hands-on activity, and outdoor exploration, you'll examine how trees grow, reproduce, and interact with their environment over time and across varying spatial scales.
262BOT373 11/15 Sa 10:30am-3:30pm Wojtech
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...
262CKG119 11/15 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
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.
262WEL144 11/16 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Hill
NYBG

Through classwork and hands-on practice, develop pruning tools and techniques to help shrubs, conifers, broadleaves, evergreens, and deciduous plants thrive. Explore how woody plant structure and physiology influence pruning. Learn how to create and maintain hedges and explore authentic pollarding more...
262HRT321A 11/18 Tu 10:00am-2:00pm Logan
NYBG

SITTING STILL is an original documentary that explores the life and work of Laurie Olin, FASLA—one of the world's most influential urban designers and his profoundly social vision. Hailed as a modern-day Olmsted, Olin has transformed the design of public more...
262LEC265 11/18 Tu 1:00pm-2:00pm Olin
Angelone
NYBG

Receive an herbalists' guide to the foundational techniques of formulating a tea recipe. In this class, you'll gain an understanding of the various tastes to consider when creating a tea and how the flavor profiles are naturally enhanced and adjusted. more...
262CKG248 11/19 We 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
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...
262FDN377 11/20 Th 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG

Learn how to design and create a botanical swag—a bouquet that hangs upside—down on a wall and dries into an elegant floral display. In this hands-on workshop, you'll craft your own swag using fresh, seasonal flowers and other plant material more...
262CRF108 11/21 Fr 10:00am-1:00pm Matsui
NYBG

Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements.
262FDN210B 11/22 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Mele
NYBG

Learn the basics of block printing with artist Chemin Hsiao. Together, you'll visit a location on Garden grounds for seasonal botanical inspiration. Then, experiment with carving a simple design into a block of soft, eraser-like material. You'll stamp your designs more...
262CRF209 11/23 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Hsiao
NYBG
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