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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 | |
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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... | |||||
| 272BIL394AO | 11/01 | Su | 11:00am-1:00pm | Jamison | 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. | |||||
| 272BIL303AO | 11/03 | Tu | 5:30pm-8:30pm | James | ONLINE | |
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Drawing Alpine Plants in Graphite, Pen and Ink, and WatercolorCapture the resilience and beauty of alpine plants through the precision of graphite, the boldness of pen and ink, and the subtlety of watercolor washes. In this class, you'll explore the unique forms, textures, and adaptations of high-altitude flora—from cushion more... | |||||
| 272BIL316O | 11/04 | We | 10:00am-1:00pm | Bijkerk | ONLINE | |
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Flower ID from A to ZThere are many types of flowers available for floral designers, from exotic imports to locally grown. Learn to identify new varieties of old favorites, seasonal flowers, and various foliages. Topics include the special handling needs of many flower types. more... | |||||
| 272FDN308AO | 11/04 | We | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Edinger | 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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate. | |||||
| 272GAR301AO | 11/04 | We | 10:00am-12:00pm | Marsh | ONLINE | |
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Luminous Translucency Using Colored Pencil and WatercolorExplore how to create translucent effects as you draw botanical subjects such as flower petals and specific fruit parts—such as orange slices and pomegranate seeds. You'll practice advanced layering techniques that build tonal range and luminous color, using both colored more... | |||||
| 272BIL327O | 11/05 | Th | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Reiner | 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 more... | |||||
| 272FDN306AO | 11/05 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Edinger | 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. | |||||
| 272GAR342AO | 11/06 | Fr | 10:30am-1:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Japanese Chrysanthemums in WatercolorLearn how to apply the basic watercolor techniques of botanical art as you paint Japanese chrysanthemums, or kiku, with stylistic flair borrowed from the ukiyo-e style—a prominent genre of Japanese art featuring woodblock prints and paintings that flourished from the more... | |||||
| 272BIL361O | 11/07 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Rossetti | 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... | |||||
| 272LAN100CO | 11/07 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Beyers | 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. | |||||
| 272BIL301BO | 11/08 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Rawlins | ONLINE | |
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Eric Kramer: Tree, Grove, Forest: The Scales of Landscape ArchitectureTo plant a tree, to design a garden grove, to nurture an urban forest—these are inherently optimistic acts. Today, landscape architects are working across these scales, designing the spaces of our future and making choices about how we remain in more... | |||||
| 272LEC801DO | 11/10 | Tu | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Kramer | 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... | |||||
| 272NAT338AO | 11/10 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Johnson | 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. | |||||
| 272GAR222AO | 11/12 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | 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... | |||||
| 272BIL421AO | 11/13 | Fr | 10:00am-3:00pm | Rogers-Knox | 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 Therapeutic Horticulture Certificate. | |||||
| 272GAR301BO | 11/16 | Mo | 6:00pm-9:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
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Designing a Habitat HedgerowA hedgerow is a line of shrubs and trees typically planted to create a boundary. Learn how to design a hedgerow that serves two purposes-creating a privacy screen for your outdoor space as well as providing a protective habitat for more... | |||||
| 272GAR153O | 11/19 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Beyers | ONLINE | |
