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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. |
Classes by this instructor
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Celebrating Spring FlowersMake use of spring's gorgeous bounty as you style a cheerful centerpiece bursting with tulips, hyacinths, fritillaria, calla lilies, daffodils, and more. Explore the qualities and characteristics of spring-flowering bulbs as you learn how to manipulate them to create a more... |
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| 254FDN396 | 05/17 | Sa | 10:00am-1:00pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Floral Design Summer IntensiveIn just five weeks, you can complete all classroom credits toward the NYBG Floral Design Certificate, so you can get started on your internship requirement ASAP. Working one-on-one with floral design professionals, you'll create dozens of arrangements in diverse styles more... |
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| 261FDN950 | 07/07 | Mo | 10:00am-5:00pm | Cawley Woodson Mele Elfe Miura Braverman Norman Raimondi, CLP | 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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| 261FDN308B | 07/10 | Th | 10:00am-5:00pm | 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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| 261FDN302C | 07/14 | Mo | 10:00am-5:00pm | 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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| 254FDN233A | 05/31 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Mele Jamison | NYBG |
| 261FDN233B | 09/20 | Sa | 10:00am-5:00pm | Mele Jamison | 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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| 254FDN485A | 05/29 | Th | 10:00am-5:00pm | Mele Jamison | NYBG |
| 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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| 253FDN304D | 04/06 | Su | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
| 254FDN304B | 06/04 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
| 261FDN304C | 09/24 | We | 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 |
