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The Basics of Visual CompositionForethought and an understanding of basic composition principles are the foundation of any balanced work of art. Through group critiques, discussions and a variety of exercises, we'll experiment with a wide range of principles, including focal point, the rule of more... | |||||
| 271BIL421BO | 09/19 | Sa | 10:00am-3:00pm | Rogers-Knox | ONLINE | |
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Sustainable GardeningDo you want to create an eco-friendly garden that is also beautiful and functional? Sustainable gardening hinges on a gardener's ability to develop a long-term strategy by employing tactics that conserve natural resources over time. Explore how to make the more... | |||||
| 271GAR375O | 09/19 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Simeone | ONLINE | |
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Japanese Anemones in WatercolorLearn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting a Japanese anemone from the photograph provided. Demonstrations will show you how to lay a smooth wash and how to shade a form to make it look 3D, among more... | |||||
| 271BIL151O | 09/20 | Su | 11:00am-4:30pm | Rossetti | ONLINE | |
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Turning Flowers into ArtExplore multiple ways to bring the beauty of dried flowers into your home. In the first session, you'll discover tips on which flower types will last the longest, how to gather, press, and preserve them, and when to use which more... | |||||
| 271CRF237O | 09/20 | Su | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Yanni | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing for BeginnersThis intro class teaches you basic botanical illustration techniques to help you make realistic drawings of branches, stems, leaves, and flowers using graphite. | |||||
| 271BIL145GO | 09/23 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Miller | ONLINE | |
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Container GardeningLearn how to create a container garden for your patio, terrace, or entryway that's both functional and gorgeous—and helps your plants thrive in all four seasons. | |||||
| 271GAR327O | 09/23 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups--flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes--focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures. | |||||
| 271HRT300EO | 09/23 | We | 10:30am-12:30pm | Barr | ONLINE | |
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Fall Leaves in WatercolorFocus on the most brilliant and seasonal foliage—the ginkgo leaf. Learn the basic watercolor techniques used by botanical artists while painting these fan-shaped leaves from the photograph provided. Flat wash, layering and other techniques will be covered. | |||||
| 271BIL203O | 09/26 | Sa | 11:00am-1:45pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Plant Partners: The Art of Planting DesignSurvey photographs from dozens of eye-catching gardens to discover how to combine different plant species using the basic criteria of form, color, texture, and height. We will discuss how seasonality, a garden's location, and a plant's native habitat should all more... | |||||
| 271LAN234O | 09/26 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Johnsen | ONLINE | |
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Light on Complex CompositionsGain an understanding of how light interacts with multiple botanical subjects in a single composition. Light on form is critical to creating dimension in a botanical illustration; when a composition contains several botanical specimens, additional attention to the placement of more... | |||||
| 271BIL450O | 09/28 | Mo | 10:00am-1:00pm | James | ONLINE | |
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Landscape Design HistoryExplore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion. | |||||
| 271LAN301BO | 09/28 | Mo | 10:00am-1:00pm | Capps Sarathy | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to BulbsSince autumn is the optimum season to plant bulbs, now is the time to decide what will work best in your garden. In this class, you'll receive an overview of bulbs-what they are and how to properly plant them. Common more... | |||||
| 271GAR287BO | 09/29 | Tu | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Hagen | ONLINE | |
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Tree PoliticsExamine the political ecology of trees; their use and abuse in history, and how these woody plants have shaped our world. In this historical survey, you'll gain a renewed perspective of the role that trees play in your everyday life more... | |||||
| 271BOT352O | 09/30 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Thomson | ONLINE | |
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Plant Adaptations Across Global BiomesExplore the remarkable diversity of Earth's biomes—from tropical rainforests and arid deserts to temperate grasslands and alpine tundras—and discover how plants have evolved unique adaptations to thrive in each environment. In this class, you'll investigate the defining characteristics of major more... | |||||
| 272BOT387O | 10/01 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE | |
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Botanical LatinBotanical Latin is essential for anyone with a serious interest in identifying plants. But, contrary to popular belief, mastering Latin plant names need not be intimidating or boring. Review the rules of taxonomy, Latin grammar, and pronunciation, and learn the more... | |||||
| 272GAR360O | 10/01 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakshi | ONLINE | |
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Paleobotany: The Origin of PlantsPaleobotany, the study of plant evolution through fossil evidence, gives us insights into Earth's flora, past and present. In this class, you'll learn about the evolution of plants—from when life first emerged from the ocean to modern day trees and more... | |||||
| 272BOT434O | 10/06 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Boyer | ONLINE | |
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Designing with BulbsGain the skills and knowledge needed to include bulbs in your landscape. In this class, you'll explore the diversity of bulbs; their culture, growing requirements, and placement. Learn how to plan and place bulbs in new and existing beds using more... | |||||
| 272GAR179O | 10/06 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Forster | ONLINE | |
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Gardening with Native PlantsLearn how to use native plants and native gardening practices to enhance garden ecosystems and increase biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Discover how to promote a healthy environment using native spring ephemerals, herbaceous more... | |||||
| 272GAR315AO | 10/07 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | ONLINE | |
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Vegetable GardeningExamine pre-planting procedures, from soil preparation to crop rotation planning. Study the timing and techniques of planting, pest management, and harvest and post-harvest handling. Survey heirloom varieties, new cultivars, and classic selections. | |||||
| 272GAR431AO | 10/07 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Flower Arranging at HomeBring cheer into your home and exercise your botanical creativity, with live, real-time guidance. Watch your fellow students' efforts online and get personal critiques from your instructor as you build your elegant arrangement with fresh flowers from your own garden, more... | |||||
| 272FDN243AO | 10/08 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Edinger | ONLINE | |
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Herbal HoneysLearn 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 | |
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Basic Plant IDThis is the class for plant-lovers eager to up their game! Learn the terminology and basic botanical nomenclature that will help you recognize and describe key differences in common plants. | |||||
| 272BOT308AO | 10/13 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Sparreo | ONLINE | |
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28th Annual Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture Series: All Three SessionsNYBG's 28th Annual Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture Series welcomes three renowned professionals who will explore how landscape architecture can honor the past, respond to the present, and cultivate a more resilient future through a deep understanding of place. Across projects more... | |||||
| 272LEC801AO | 10/13 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Rockcastle Hoerr Kramer | ONLINE | |
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Maura Rockcastle: Contours of GriefMaura Rockcastle, ASLA, PLA is the co-founder, and principal of TEN x TEN—a transdisciplinary landscape architecture and urban design practice based in Minneapolis, MN that is grounded by a shared curiosity and passion for experimentation, storytelling, and agency.Across memorials, gardens, more... | |||||
| 272LEC801BO | 10/13 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Rockcastle | ONLINE | |
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Autumn Squashes in WatercolorReplicate the colors, luminosity, form, and texture of autumn squash using watercolor. You'll begin by learning the importance of selecting interesting specimens from the Cucurbita family to illustrate. From there, you'll practice creating fluid line drawings, transferring them to hot more... | |||||
| 272BIL369O | 10/14 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Petrochko | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups--flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes--focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures. | |||||
| 272HRT300AO | 10/14 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Simeone | ONLINE | |
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Floral Styling with Ranunculus and FernsLearn how to craft an elegant floral arrangement using ranunculus and ferns, spotlighting their natural shape, line, and form. Through the demonstration and discussion, you will receive step-by-step guidance on flower placement and learn techniques for folding and knotting fern more... | |||||
| 272FDN354O | 10/17 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | O'Sullivan | ONLINE | |
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Gentians in WatercolorLearn how to mix beautiful shades of gentian blue—a vivid, deep purplish-blue color, to create a stunning depiction of a gentian species of your choosing. Using a visual example of Gentiana autumnalis as a guide, you'll learn how to capture more... | |||||
| 272BIL322O | 10/18 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | DeCicco | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing I: Methods and MaterialsAccurate observation translates into sensitive, realistic drawings and is an essential skill for botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis on proportion, and explore techniques such as foreshortening, perspective, and line weight. | |||||
| 272BIL301AO | 10/19 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Thompson | ONLINE | |
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Landscape Design HistoryExplore theories, traditions, and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present, through visual presentations, assigned readings, projects, and classroom discussion. | |||||
| 272LAN301AO | 10/19 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Bunnell | ONLINE | |
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Plant PhysiologyWe will cover the role of plant hormones in growth and development, as well as plant movement, water transport through the plant body, and plant metabolism, including photosynthesis and respiration (anaerobic and aerobic). | |||||
| 272BOT316BO | 10/20 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Pierdona | ONLINE | |
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Smart Garden Planning for Any SpaceTransform your gardening goals into a clear, actionable plan. In this class, you'll learn a proven process for planning successful garden spaces by evaluating conditions, choosing plants, and designing layouts that work beautifully over time. | |||||
| 272GAR331O | 10/20 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Refined Graphite RenderingThough graphite is generally considered to be most beneficial in producing sketches or "studies" for more complete drawings and paintings, it can also be used to produce finished illustrations suitable for publication in scientific journals. Using pencils of various densities, more... | |||||
| 272BIL370O | 10/23 | Fr | 10:30am-1:30pm | Rawlins | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Watercolor IThis comprehensive class covers the basic techniques of botanical watercolor. Learn how to use your brushes to make smooth, underlying washes, as well as to create fine detail. Color theory will teach you how paints interact, and how to select more... | |||||
| 272BIL331AO | 10/26 | Mo | 11:00am-2:00pm | Grossman | ONLINE | |
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Pen and InkPen and ink, among the most versatile and useful media, can be used to create high quality, easily reproducible drawings. Learn how to produce different strokes and how to create tone by using stipple, line, and crosshatch techniques. | |||||
| 272BIL400AO | 10/26 | Mo | 10:30am-1:30pm | Morley | ONLINE | |
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Plant StructureGet a solid grounding in the basic plant body, from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruit. We'll use dissecting and compound light microscopes to observe plant anatomy, then introduce the base-level chemistry required to understand the more... | |||||
| 272BOT315AO | 10/26 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Zumajo | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceThis user-friendly intro course surveys the major plant groups--flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes--focusing on their form and structure. Become botanically literate and gain practical experience in dissecting and analyzing plant structures. | |||||
| 272HRT300FO | 10/26 | Mo | 10:30am-12:30pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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Douglas Hoerr: Reading the LandscapeDouglas Hoerr, FASLA, approaches landscape architecture as an act of exceptional craftsmanship, one that begins not with a signature style, but with a careful reading of place. As the founding partner and president of Hoerr Schaudt, he has shaped some more... | |||||
| 272LEC801CO | 10/27 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Hoerr | ONLINE | |
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Colored PencilThe focus of this course is on color theory and application. Colored pencil line and tone can be applied to look like either drawing or painting, making it a versatile medium for creating botanical artwork. Learn a variety of techniques, more... | |||||
| 272BIL415AO | 10/28 | We | 5:30pm-8:30pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Put Your Garden to BedWhat can you do this fall to ensure a healthy garden next spring? Get a head start on your best garden ever by taking care of it now! Learn techniques to improve soil quality, protect perennials and tender plants through more... | |||||
| 272GAR185O | 10/28 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakis | ONLINE | |
