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Botanical Watercolor for Beginners and BeyondEnjoy painting botanical watercolors in a relaxed atmosphere. This class is designed for both inexperienced students and those who wish to improve their skills. Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction. Work at your own pace on a variety more... | |||||
| 203BIL140C | 01/06 | Mo | 10:00am-2:30pm | Vogel | MDTN | |
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Landscape Design I: Site Analysis and Schematic DesignTurning a vision into a plan is the designer's first challenge. Learn how to analyze existing landscapes and formulate the programmatic and functional requirements of a design project. Translate these into schematic design solutions. Take part in class discussions and more... | |||||
| 203LAN401A | 01/06 | Mo | 6:15pm-9:15pm | Holzman | MDTN | |
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Introduction to Plant ScienceDesigned for students who want a user–friendly introduction to plant science, this course surveys the major groups of plants—flowering plants, conifers, ferns, and bryophytes—focusing on plant form and structure. Learn about the relationships between appearance and function, ecology, systematics, and more... | |||||
| 203HRT300E | 01/07 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:40pm | Grossman | MDTN | |
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Graphics IGraphics are essential in developing and communicating your design ideas. Practice various graphic techniques and learn how to organize and render landscape plans on paper for optimal presentation to clients. Work with a range of drawing materials and drafting equipment. more... | |||||
| 203LAN311C | 01/07 | Tu | 6:15pm-9:15pm | Poccia | MDTN | |
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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.more... | |||||
| 203BIL301A | 01/08 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Miranda | MDTN | |
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Plant StructureGet a solid grounding in the basic plant body, from the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and fruits. After an overview of microscope use and fundamental science in the first session, you'll use both dissecting and compound light more... | |||||
| 203BOT315A | 01/08 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Barnes | MDTN | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningThis course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate.Explore the basic principles underlying successful, environmentally friendly gardening, including the structure and physiological processes of plants and their relationships to the settings in which they grow. Students more... | |||||
| 203GAR301C | 01/08 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Beyers | MDTN | |
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Grow Gourmet Mushrooms IndoorsMushrooms have been utilized for thousands of years for medicinal and edible purposes. John Michelotti, owner of Catskill Fungi, will show you how to cultivate gourmet mushrooms at home using safe and simple techniques. Using cardboard and coffee grounds, create more... | |||||
| 203CKG207A | 01/09 | Th | 6:15pm-9:15pm | Michelotti | MDTN | |
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Introduction to Horticultural TherapyExplore the plant-people relationships and scientific research that are the foundations of horticultural therapy. Learn about current programs that utilize horticultural therapy and the benefits of using plants and plant-related activities to reach cognitive, physical, psychological, and social goals for more... | |||||
| 203THR301B | 01/11 | Sa | 10:00am-3:30pm | Wichrowski | MDTN | |
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The Hidden World of LichensRock pimples, fog fingers, old man's beard— their common names are amusing, but lichens are among Earth's most amazing and oldest living things, and display incredibly beautiful colors and shapes. They grow on bark, rock, and barren soil, and thrive more... | |||||
| 203BOT313A | 01/13 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lendemer, Ph.D. | MDTN | |
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Landscape Design HistoryThis course is also required for the Horticulture Certificate TRACK 4.Study theories and principles that have shaped the design of landscapes from antiquity to the present. Explore Eastern and Western garden traditions. Survey all types of gardens more... | |||||
| 203LAN301D | 01/13 | Mo | 6:15pm-9:15pm | Bunnell | MDTN | |
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Gut Health: The Key to your Immune SystemYour digestive system is home to over 70% of your immune system! So keeping your gut in tip-top shape is crucial to maintaining good health. We will examine the difference between good and bad bacteria and explore how each affects more... | |||||
| 203WEL215 | 01/14 | Tu | 7:00pm-9:00pm | Paswater | MDTN | |
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Living Décor: Succulents, Stones, and Moss Geodesic Dome TerrariumUse a selection of plump succulents, thick moss, and stones, housed in a geometric glass vessel, to make a delightful oasis garden, under the guidance of our instructor who literally wrote the book Terrariums: Gardens Under Glass. | |||||
| 203CRF162B | 01/16 | Th | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Colletti | MDTN | |
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New Technologies for Urban FarmingAs urban populations expand and access to arable land and potable water shrinks, agri-entrepreneurs are turning to innovative systems to grow food indoors without soil-aeroponics, aquaponics, and hydroponics. Three NYC-based experts—Kathleen DeBrota, Plant Scientist at AeroFarms; Yemi Amu, Co-Founder and more... | |||||
| 203HRT155 | 01/16 | Th | 6:15pm-8:15pm | DeBrota Amu Horton | MDTN | |
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Graphics IISharpen your graphic skills as you create a file of symbols and styles to draw upon for future professional use. Techniques for black-and-white and color rendering, sheet layout, section elevations, and perspectives are covered. Prerequisite: Graphics IRequired Text more... | |||||
| 203LAN411B | 01/16 | Th | 6:15pm-9:15pm | Poccia | MDTN | |
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Simple and Sleek Floral Design IdeasFifteen minutes is all it takes for a stylish arrangement that will transform your table! Working with a variety of seasonal flowers, you'll learn how to execute simple yet impactful designs that are versatile, sophisticated, and eco-friendly. Take home one more... | |||||
| 203FDN203D | 01/21 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Edinger | MDTN | |
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Winter MushroomsEven after many plants have begun their long winter's sleep, fungi are still very active. For some species like Velvet Foot and Turkey Tail, winter is high time! Enoki and Oyster Mushrooms can be found in our forests and parks. more... | |||||
| 203BOT394A | 01/23 | Th | 10:00am-1:00pm | Sadowski | MDTN | |
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AmaryllisArtists of all skill levels will enjoy these one-day workshops dedicated to basic watercolor techniques. In each session, you'll learn to capture the beautiful colors and unique details of a different botanical subject. Photo reference materials will be provided more... | |||||
| 203BIL224 | 01/25 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm | Rossetti | MDTN | |
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Nature's PharmacyFor centuries herbs and spices have been prized not just for their flavors, but as state-of-the-art medicine. Learn about a variety of plants historically used for first aid, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat and prevent asthma, insomnia, more... | |||||
| 203BOT346B | 01/25 | Sa | 10:00am-2:30pm | Anthony | MDTN | |
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Pokeberry Painted Tote BagsLet's get messy! Visual artist Jessica Maffia will show you how to turn pokeweed berries into a purple-toned ink that you'll use to decorate a cotton tote bag. Choose to paint free hand, use foraged botanical materials as stamps, or more... | |||||
| 203CRF207B | 01/25 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Maffia | MDTN | |
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Fundamentals of FormLearn 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. $245 materials fee.Please bring: Florist knife, wire more... | |||||
| 203FDN300C | 01/27 | Mo | 10:30am-3:00pm | Gilbert | MDTN | |
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Floral Design Mini Intensive in MidtownOur mini-intensive provides an accelerated way to complete the first two requirements in the NYBG Certificate Program. You'll work with industry professionals to gain the key skills needed to become a floral designer.Fundamentals of Form Learn the keys to more... | |||||
| 203FDN956 | 01/27 | Mo | 10:30am-3:00pm | Gilbert | MDTN | |
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Soil Science I: Physical PropertiesSoil 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 more... | |||||
| 203HRT301B | 01/27 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Grossman | MDTN | |
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Fundamentals of Garden DesignThis class introduces basic garden design principles using the interplay of structural features, plant characteristics, and site assessment. Learn to creatively combine trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and bulbs based on color, shape, texture, and size.Prerequisite: Plants for Landscaping more... | |||||
| 203GAR342C | 01/28 | Tu | 6:15pm-9:15pm | Beyers | MDTN | |
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Making MisoHigh in protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, miso has played an important nutritional role in Japan for centuries. In the traditional recipe, soybeans are fermented with salt and the fungus Koji, or Aspergillus oryzae. Explore the science behind more... | |||||
| 203CKG208 | 01/30 | Th | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Paswater | MDTN | |
