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SucculentsArtists 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... | |||||
| 202BIL233 | 10/19 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm | Rossetti | MDTN | |
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Prop Styling with BotanicalsProfessional prop stylist Robin Zachary shares her insights on styling photos using botanicals. She'll also show you how to curate a variety of tabletop settings, including modern, vintage, and rustic. Some backdrops and props will be provided, but feel free more... | |||||
| 202FDN312 | 10/19 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Zachary | MDTN | |
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Essential Oil Perfume WorkshopPerfume can be traced back thousands of years to an Ancient Egyptian tradition, beloved by Cleopatra. Discover the history of perfume and the therapeutic benefits of essential oils in this hands-on workshop! Learn scent-blending techniques and how to identify and more... | |||||
| 202WEL134A | 10/19 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Basch | MDTN | |
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Cascading BouquetA fully wired bridal bouquet is the pinnacle of sophistication and luxury. Instagram phenom and armature expert Joshua Werber, known for his playful headpieces, will show you a variety of techniques to wire the most beautiful seasonal blooms into a more... | |||||
| 202FDN371A | 10/21 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Werber | MDTN | |
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Intro to Landscape DesignGain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home more... | |||||
| 202LAN100A | 10/21 | Mo | 10:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | 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... | |||||
| 202HRT300C | 10/23 | We | 6:00pm-8:40pm | Grossman | MDTN | |
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Flower Arranging with Store-Bought BouquetsCreate your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from European-style displays in your grocery store, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. $45 materials fee.Please bring: more... | |||||
| 202FDN210B | 10/24 | Th | 11:00am-1:00pm | Werber | MDTN | |
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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... | |||||
| 202GAR360B | 10/24 | Th | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Bakshi | MDTN | |
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All About Containers Saturday: All Three SectionsOctober 26 Midtown Education Center, ManhattanAll About Containers Saturday Plants in pots can turn an ordinary deck, rooftop, terrace or front porch, into a bountiful gardening space filled with foliage and flowers. Autumn brings new opportunities—and challenges—for every more... | |||||
| 202GAR200A | 10/26 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Beyers | MDTN | |
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All About Containers Saturday: Container Gardening 101Container gardening requires some specialized knowledge to achieve quality results. Learn the basics for planting and maintaining a healthy outdoor container garden: materials and styles of containers, customized potting mixes, fertilization, and watering requirements. Learn which plants thrive in containers more... | |||||
| 202GAR200B | 10/26 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Beyers | MDTN | |
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All About Containers: The Very Best Plants for PotsContainers are an unnatural habitat that have fertilizer, water and root restrictions that suit some plants better than others. Find out which plants to avoid (eggplant), which ones work well (Japanese maple), and those that thrive (begonia). | |||||
| 202GAR200C | 10/26 | Sa | 12:45pm-2:45pm | Beyers | MDTN | |
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All About Containers Saturday: Bright, Bold, & Beautiful Fall FoliagePunctuate your home landscape with uniquely styled containers of fall plants. Learn to use tropicals, succulents, and semi-hardy perennials with bold foliage colors, shapes, textures and sizes. Consider various container styles and how to combine these beauties in complimentary containers more... | |||||
| 202GAR200D | 10/26 | Sa | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Beirne | MDTN | |
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Building a Green WallWould you like to bring the outside inside? Green walls bring a striking beauty to any room, and help create a calm, healthy environment, by reducing noise, removing air toxins, and adding moisture and fresh oxygen to your living area. more... | |||||
| 202LAN120A | 10/26 | Sa | 10:00am-2:00pm | Raimondi, CLP | MDTN | |
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Fundamentals of StyleThe 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. $245 more... | |||||
| 202FDN302C | 10/28 | Mo | 6:15pm-8:55pm | Gilbert | MDTN | |
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Sculptural HeadpiecesJoshua Werber's playful headpieces are certain to delight, as his many followers on Instagram readily attest. In this special workshop, Joshua will discuss how to use botanical materials to design headpieces that evoke a wide variety of emotions. Learn the more... | |||||
| 202FDN316 | 10/30 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Werber | MDTN | |
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Design Your Townhouse or Terrace GardenWant to transform your personal urban space into a green oasis? This class will provide you with the inspiration and the framework to tackle it. Liz Pulver, an award-winning landscape architect specializing in small, city-sized spaces, will help you analyze more... | |||||
| 202LAN229 | 10/30 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Pulver | MDTN | |
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Branches and Berries in ColorWorking with seasonal specimens such as holly, winterberry, and Chinese lantern, explore creative compositional devices of line, balance, and harmony. Develop skills in painting glowing neutrals, shiny leaves, and deep greens and reds. We'll provide plant material, though we welcome more... | |||||
| 202BIL327 | 11/02 | Sa | 10:00am-3:30pm | Miranda | MDTN | |
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What's This Tree on My Block?Did you know there are over 200 tree species growing on the streets of Manhattan? Learn to distinguish among the five most common genera and pinpoint particular species in this quick intro to tree identification. If you have mystery trees more... | |||||
| 202BOT223A | 11/02 | Sa | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Kaechele | MDTN | |
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Bonsai for Beginners WorkshopLearn the fundamentals for turning ordinary nursery stock into a living work of art. This workshop covers the five major styles of bonsai along with plant and container selection, branch and root pruning, wiring, and potting. Students can choose to more... | |||||
| 202GAR912C | 11/02 | Sa | 10:00am-3:30pm | Capobianco | MDTN | |
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Intro to Landscape DesignGain an introduction to the terminology, concepts, and basic principles of landscape design through lectures and simple two-dimensional exercises. This course is recommended for students with little or no background in design who want to design for their own home more... | |||||
| 202LAN100B | 11/02 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Tryba | MDTN | |
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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. Sign up for one section, or several! Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced by individual instruction. Work more... | |||||
| 202BIL140A | 11/04 | Mo | 10:00am-2:30pm | Vogel | MDTN | |
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Color Theory for Floral DesignColors—like flowers themselves—evoke feeling and sentiment, and set the mood. Explore the role of color in floral design using a spectrum of flowers. This course gives you a solid grounding in color theory, while highlighting the latest hues and color more... | |||||
| 202FDN306A | 11/06 | We | 6:15pm-8:55pm | Edinger | MDTN | |
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Botanical Jewelry: Botanicals in ResinMake a pendant necklace, bracelet or post earrings using dried botanicals and other natural elements. Eco-jeweler and Brooklyn Botanic Garden Curator, Margarita Poulson, shows you how to use casting epoxy, to dry and press plant materials, to embed pieces in more... | |||||
| 202CRF122 | 11/09 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Poulson | MDTN | |
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Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your SkillsBuilding 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... | |||||
| 202BIL302B | 11/12 | Tu | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lyness | MDTN | |
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Flower Arranging with Store-Bought BouquetsCreate your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from European-style displays in your grocery store, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. $45 materials fee.Please bring: more... | |||||
| 202FDN210C | 11/12 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Woodson | MDTN | |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: All Three SectionsNovember 16 Midtown Education Center, ManhattanApartment Gardener's Saturday From windows to terraces, indoors or out, apartment dwellers have ample opportunity to garden—even as winter approaches! Whether you want to develop your green thumb by learning more... | |||||
| 202GAR299A | 11/16 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Raimondi, CLP Rosiello Storrs | MDTN | |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: Creating an Indoor GardenSuccessful indoor gardening requires knowledge of both plant material and growing techniques. Learn to select the right plants for various locations, based on light levels, temperatures, and aesthetics. Discuss unusual plants, tools and supplies, and maintenance such as grooming, nutrition, more... | |||||
| 202GAR299B | 11/16 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Raimondi, CLP | MDTN | |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: Succeed with Low Light PlantsHouseplants don't have to be dull! Find out about new and unusual plants that thrive in the light-deprived light conditions to choose the right plants for your space. Discover cultivation techniques for these shade-loving species, including fertilization, water management, and more... | |||||
| 202GAR299C | 11/16 | Sa | 12:45pm-2:45pm | Rosiello | MDTN | |
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Apartment Gardener's Saturday: Growing Herbs IndoorsEnjoy fresh herbs year-round by learning specific techniques for growing them indoors. Whether you want to transplant your outdoor herb garden inside, or start your kitchen herb garden from scratch, this class teaches you the essentials of managing indoor growing more... | |||||
| 202GAR299D | 11/16 | Sa | 3:00pm-5:00pm | Storrs | 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. | |||||
| 202CRF162A | 11/19 | Tu | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Colletti | MDTN | |
