Instructor: Nsombi Woodson

Nsombi Woodson
 Nsombi Woodson is the founder of The Woodson Bloomery, an interactive floral art studio which teaches the artistic expression of floral design. In her 20 year career, her floral designs have been featured in the Kips Bay Decorator Show House, Elle Decor Magazine, Southern Bride Magazine, Coveteur, and Architecture Digest.

Classes by this instructor


Boho Bouquet with the Egg Cage

The elegant Boho bridal bouquet continues to be on trend. Learn to design an asymmetrical array of blossoms accented by at least three different types of greenery using an egg cage, a technique popularized by Holly Heider Chapple as an more...
263FDN313O 03/15 Su 10:00am-1:00pm Woodson
ONLINE

Designing with Dahlias

Vibrant, locally sourced dahlias make for simple yet spectacular arrangements that are perfect for a mantel, entry table, or dining centerpiece. Take a page from trend-setting farm-to-table designers, and fashion a playful, free-flowing creation that showcases the exuberance of these more...
261FDN398 09/25 Th 10:00am-1:00pm Woodson
NYBG

Floral Design Weekend Mini-Intensive

Our 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...
263FDN956 01/10 Sa 10:00am-6:00pm Elfe
Mele
Woodson
NYBG

Flower Arranging at Home

Bring cheer into your home and exercise your botanical creativity, with live, real-time guidance. Watch your fellow students' efforts online and get personal critiques from your instructor as you build your elegant arrangement with fresh flowers from your own garden, more...
263FDN243DO 03/07 Sa 10:00am-12:00pm Woodson
ONLINE

Fundamentals of Form

Learn 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.
261FDN300B 09/09 Tu 10:30am-3:00pm Woodson
NYBG
263FDN300E 01/10 Sa 10:00am-6:00pm Woodson
NYBG
263FDN300C 01/13 Tu 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
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...
262FDN302A 10/22 We 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Grand-Scale Arrangements

Full, lavish arrangements to enhance entrance halls, ballrooms, parties, and hotels are always in demand. Learn the mechanics behind how these dramatic arrangements are designed and constructed. $240 materials fee.
263FDN502 03/21 Sa 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Shopping the New York Flower Market

Learn to navigate the bustling New York flower district! Discover where to get the best flowers and hard goods from the pros. Your confirmation letter will include where we will meet in the flower district. Lunch is not included. Dress more...
262FDN400A 10/27 Mo 9:00am-12:30pm Woodson
OFS
262FDN400B 12/10 We 9:00am-12:30pm Woodson
OFS
263FDN400C 03/25 We 9:00am-12:30pm Woodson
OFS

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