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Styling Flowers for PhotographyProfessional prop stylist Robin Zachary shares creative ways to style and photograph your finished floral arrangements for use on your website, portfolio, and/or social media accounts. Learn how to design a set with a variety of backdrops and props in more... | |||||
| 252FDN312AO | 10/06 | Su | 11:00am-1:00pm | Zachary | 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. | |||||
| 252GAR431AO | 10/08 | Tu | 6:15pm-8:15pm | Storrs | 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 and colored pencil. | |||||
| 252BIL145AO | 10/09 | We | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Lyness | 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. | |||||
| 252BIL301AO | 10/10 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Nemergut | 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. | |||||
| 252BOT308AO | 10/15 | Tu | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Bucuvalas | 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. | |||||
| 252HRT300AO | 10/15 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Finley | ONLINE | |
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26th Annual Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture Series: All Three SectionsNYBG's 26th Annual Landscape Design Portfolios Lecture Series welcomes three distinguished, innovative landscape architects—Shannon Nichol, Shane Coen, and Lauren Stimson—whose work explores the multidimensional relationship between design and nature. Each speaker will share projects ranging from residential landscapes to museums, more... | |||||
| 252LAN801AO | 10/15 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Nichol Coen Stimson | ONLINE | |
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Shannon Nichol: Forms, Weeds, and Real LifeAs co-founder of Seattle-based landscape design firm GGN, Shannon Nichol is committed to specifying local native plant palettes through long-term and norm-breaking collaborations with local horticulturalists and landscape managers around the world. Stemming from a lifelong enthusiasm and amateur familiarity more... | |||||
| 252LAN801BO | 10/15 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Nichol | ONLINE | |
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Landscape Design I: Site Analysis and Schematic DesignTurning a vision into a plan is the designer's first challenge. Analyze landscapes, formulate the requirements of a design project and then translate them into schematic design solutions. Take part in class discussions and critiques, and present projects. | |||||
| 252LAN401AO | 10/17 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Arrington | 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. | |||||
| 252LAN301AO | 10/18 | Fr | 10:30am-1:30pm | Merritt | 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. | |||||
| 252HRT300BO | 10/19 | Sa | 10:30am-12:30pm | Day | ONLINE | |
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Advanced Field SketchingTake your naturalist game up another level by moving beyond sketchbook drawings to create an accordion book-or small series of artworks-inspired by your favorite observations of NYBG. Working with shadows and light, you'll explore color in a variety of media more... | |||||
| 252NAT423O | 10/19 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Leighton | 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. | |||||
| 252BIL400AO | 10/21 | Mo | 11:00am-2:00pm | Morley | ONLINE | |
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Plant DiversityExplore the myriad structures and diverse life cycles of plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria. Discover how and why scientists have divided and classified these organisms. | |||||
| 252BOT317O | 10/21 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Paradiso | 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... | |||||
| 252GAR185O | 10/23 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Bakis | ONLINE | |
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A Garden Design PrimerPut all your garden ideas into practice with this practical overview of the best layout plans and circulation patterns. Learn how to analyze space and proportions to create a coherent landscape design that complements both home and garden. | |||||
| 252GAR222AO | 10/24 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Table Grapes in Dry Brush WatercolorCreate the colors and textures of table grapes using specific watercolor techniques. This one day workshop will cover the method of using dry brush watercolor to replicate the colors, form and texture of this fruit. Please note that this technique more... | |||||
| 252BIL144O | 10/26 | Sa | 11:00am-4:30pm | Grossman | ONLINE | |
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Houseplant Design WorkshopDo you prefer simple and clean or wild and lush? Whatever your preference, learn to use basic principles of repetition, symmetry, and color theory to blend your beloved collection of houseplants into a unified design. We'll discuss a broad palette more... | |||||
| 252GAR364O | 10/26 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Shane Coen: Context, Form, and EquityFounder and CEO of Coen+Partners, Shane Coen aims to redefine how we interact with people and place. His firm's ethos was founded on the commitment to always help define and push the boundaries of landscape architecture—bringing earth and cultural equity more... | |||||
| 252LAN801CO | 10/29 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Coen | ONLINE | |
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Ink Wash TechniquesIf you're looking to transition from drawing to watercolor painting or fine tune your watercolor techniques, this class is for you. You will practice basic techniques such as flat washes, glazing, graded washes, and dry brush for fine details. Dilutions more... | |||||
| 252BIL407O | 10/31 | Th | 11:00am-2:00pm | Vogel | ONLINE | |
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Gardening with Native PlantsLearn how native plants enhance gardens and augment biodiversity. Study native herbaceous and woody plants: their identification, habitat, and culture. Hear about the significance of woodland soils, and how to promote a healthy environment to support spring ephemerals, summer perennials, more... | |||||
| 252GAR315O | 10/31 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Eierman, EcoBeneficial | ONLINE | |
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Internet Tools for Creatives: Part I: Social MediaWe will focus on using Instagram to showcase and promote your work. You'll define your goals for using social media as a marketing tool, and create a strategy to achieve those goals, as well as discover tips for attracting and more... | |||||
| 252BIL394AO | 11/02 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Jamison | ONLINE | |
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Garden Design WorkshopGood garden design isn't easy, but for anyone with a passion for plants, a little imagination, and proper guidance, it is possible to succeed. Learn the basics of garden design, review examples that work for different architectural styles and site more... | |||||
| 252GAR317AO | 11/02 | Sa | 11:00am-1:40pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Herbal Winter ApothecaryExplore soothing herbal antidotes that address winter ailments, boost immunity, and promote overall well-being. Under the guidance of herbalist Karine Gordineer, you'll learn how to make specific remedies for coughs, congestion, colds, flu, and gain the skills and confidence to more... | |||||
| 252WEL158O | 11/06 | We | 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. | |||||
| 252BOT308BO | 11/07 | Th | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Holmes | ONLINE | |
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Cut Flower FarmingDesign, plant, and harvest a cutting garden that's productive throughout the seasons. You'll get hands-on practice starting seeds to ensure you always have something fresh to cut. We'll cover traditional and unexpected annual and perennial cut flower species and varieties more... | |||||
| 252HRT142AO | 11/07 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Breyer | ONLINE | |
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Fundamentals of GardeningExplore the basics of successful, environmentally friendly gardening. Topics include soils and their improvement, seed sowing, vegetative propagation, planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching, and disease and pest control. This course is also required for the Horticultural Therapy Certificate. | |||||
| 252GAR301BO | 11/08 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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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. | |||||
| 252GAR342AO | 11/08 | Fr | 10:00am-12:30pm | Forster | ONLINE | |
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Botanical Drawing III: Focus on FlowersApply your understanding of contours, perspective, and tone to drawing three distinct types of flowers. The object is to accurately draw a fully toned flowering plant. Explore compositional possibilities, textures, and details. | |||||
| 252BIL303AO | 11/12 | Tu | 11:00am-2:00pm | Nemergut | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 252FDN306BO | 11/12 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:30pm | Elfe | ONLINE | |
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Sustainable Garden CareExplore how to create a healthy garden while supporting biodiversity and conserving resources. We'll discuss ways to minimize water usage, effectively handle stormwater, create a healthy soil food web, and use non-toxic alternatives to maintain optimal plant health. | |||||
| 252HRT395O | 11/12 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Conaway | ONLINE | |
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Holiday WreathsLearn to fashion different types and sizes of wreathes—from those that hang on the wall to those surrounding a candle to bring a soft glow to your holiday table. Calamia Crafts owner Madeline Yanni will demonstrate how to make an more... | |||||
| 252CRF194O | 11/14 | Th | 6:00pm-7:00pm | Yanni | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 252BIL421BO | 11/15 | Fr | 10:00am-3:00pm | Rogers-Knox | ONLINE | |
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Fall Harvest Tabletop DesignLearn step-by-step instructions in crafting a glorious centerpiece inspired by the fall harvest season. Using lilies, heirloom chrysanthemum, Chinese lanterns, celosia, herbs, mini pumpkins, lady apples and vines, and sustainable materials, you'll curate a tabletop floral arrangement that is a more... | |||||
| 252FDN322O | 11/16 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | O'Sullivan | ONLINE | |
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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... | |||||
| 252LAN100AO | 11/16 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Tryba | ONLINE | |
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Lauren Stimson: On Wildness, Lost Landscapes, and BelongingLauren Stimson, FAAR, ASLA is a landscape architect and partner at STIMSON, an urban and rural landscape architecture studio, working farm and plant nursery located in Cambridge and Princeton, Massachusetts. STIMSON values longevity, sustainability, education, ecological fluency, community, slowness, and more... | |||||
| 252LAN801DO | 11/19 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Stimson | ONLINE | |
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Introduction to Urban EcologyUrbanization is changing biodiversity, interspecies relationships, and even animal behavior, in the tri-state area and beyond. Liz Johnson, former manager of AMNH's Metropolitan Biodiversity Program, will introduce you to the particular habitats found here, as well as plants and animals more... | |||||
| 252NAT338AO | 11/19 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Johnson | ONLINE | |
