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Instructor: Barbara Mele
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A native New Yorker, Barbara Mele has been a florist for 20+ years. She learned to love nature at a young age from her grandmother, who was a landscape architect and taught at Notre Dame University. Barbara calls her personal design style "Urban Garden," which often showcases garden varieties in sleek urban vases. Her work can be seen at Gatherings Floral Design. |
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Floral Design Weekend Mini-IntensiveOur new floral design weekend mini-intensive program provides an accelerated way to complete the NYBG Certificate Program. Over the course of three weekends this winter, you'll take the first four requirements of the program—learning alongside industry professionals as you gain more... |
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| 263FDN956 | 01/10 | Sa | 10:00am-6:00pm | Elfe Mele Woodson | NYBG |
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Floral Design for BeginnersAre 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... |
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| 262FDN110B | 11/07 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Mele | NYBG |
| 263FDN110E | 02/02 | Mo | 11:00am-2:00pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Floral Tablescapes: AutumnFrom 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... |
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| 262FDN377 | 11/20 | Th | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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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 your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. |
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| 262FDN210B | 11/22 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Mele | NYBG |
| 263FDN210D | 02/24 | Tu | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Mele | NYBG |
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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... |
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| 263FDN308B | 02/07 | Sa | 10:00am-4:00pm | Mele | NYBG |
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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. |
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| 262FDN300B | 11/02 | Su | 11:00am-3:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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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. $290 more... |
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| 263FDN302C | 01/23 | Fr | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Portrait-Style Floral Photography Workshop: Van Gogh EditionUnleash your inner artist as you spend the day styling and photographing floral arrangements. Using select flowers and color palettes inspired by NYBG's latest exhibition, Van Gogh's Flowers, you'll create a stunning floral arrangement under the guidance of designer & more... |
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| 261FDN233B | 09/20 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Mele Jamison | NYBG |
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Sculptural Floral ArrangementsExplore the world of sculptural art and let it inspire your floral creations. Begin by examining a few sculptural artworks to take inspiration from their unique forms and structures. Then, using seasonal blooms along with creative design techniques, you'll learn more... |
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| 262FDN359 | 10/28 | Tu | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Style and Shoot: Van Gogh's Flowers and PaletteSpend an inspiring two days honing your floral design, photography and social media marketing skills! Each day, students will delve into the works of Van Gogh and fellow Impressionist painters for inspiration. Floral designer & instructor Barbara Mele will show more... |
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| 261FDN485B | 09/18 | Th | 10:00am-5:00pm | Mele Jamison | NYBG |
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Wedding Design I: PersonalsFlowers 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... |
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| 261FDN304C | 09/24 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
| 263FDN304B | 02/28 | Sa | 10:00am-4:00pm | Mele | NYBG |
| 263FDN304C | 03/30 | Mo | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Wedding Design II: Ceremony & ReceptionDesign 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... |
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| 261FDN305B | 08/27 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
