November

Intro to Plant-Microbe Interactions

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

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

Weekend Craft Workshops: Both Sessions

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

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...
262WEL167 11/09 Su 2:00pm-5:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills

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

Agave Fiber Brooms

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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

A Study of Tree Growth

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

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...
262CKG119 11/15 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
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.
262WEL144 11/16 Su 11:00am-2:00pm Hill
NYBG

Pruning Principles and Practices

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: Film Screening and Conversation with Laurie Olin

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

The Art of Herbal Tea Blending

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

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...
262FDN377 11/20 Th 10:00am-2:30pm Mele
NYBG

Creating Floral Swags

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

Flower Arranging with Store-Bought Bouquets

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

Botanical Holiday Cards

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

December

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...
262FDN355A 12/01 Mo 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

Wedding Design I: Personals

Flowers play a crucial role in creating a memorable wedding. Learn the elements of successful floral wedding design, including the art of fine wiring and taping to create corsages and boutonnieres with fresh flowers, ribbons, and bows. Advance to the more...
262FDN304A 12/02 Tu 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Wedding Design II: Ceremony & Reception

Design and create arrangements appropriate for the ceremony, season, and setting, including aisle and altar designs, pew arrangements, and banquet table centerpieces. Work with a remarkable array of flowers, foliage, and fabrics to create captivating garlands and columns. Discussions include more...
262FDN305A 12/03 We 10:00am-4:00pm Woodson
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...
262WEL180 12/05 Fr 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
NYBG

Herbal Recipes for Gift Giving

Learn how to make your own botanically blended gifts using nutritive and medicinal herbs. In this class, you'll explore the methods to making a variety of herbal recipes that can be gifted to your loved ones including hawthorn ketchup, calendula more...
262CKG112 12/06 Sa 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
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...
262FDN335 12/06 Sa 10:00am-3:30pm Norman
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.
262GWP231 12/06 Sa 8:30am-10:00am Falk
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...
262CRF142 12/07 Su 9:30am-4:30pm Yanni
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...
262FDN355B 12/08 Mo 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

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...
262FDN320 12/10 We 12:00pm-2:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Pine Medicine

From cough syrups to pine pollen pancakes and spruce tip salt, discover how common conifers can delight your taste buds and enhance your apothecary.
262WEL182 12/10 We 11:00am-1:00pm Petter
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...
262CRF155 12/12 Fr 11:00am-2:00pm Yanni
NYBG

Floral Design for Beginners

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...
262FDN110C 12/13 Sa 11:00am-2:00pm Elfe
NYBG

Fundamentals of Style

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...
262FDN302B 12/17 We 10:00am-4:00pm Cawley
NYBG
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