Instructor: Nsombi Woodson
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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
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Designing a Cornucopia ArrangementOriginating from Greek mythology, a horn of plenty, or cornucopia, is a symbol of abundance, prosperity, and nourishment. To commemorate the harvest season, learn the floral techniques for designing this horn-shaped basket overflowing with autumnal flowers and foliage. |
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| 272FDN329 | 11/04 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |
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Drying Fresh FlowersGather the last blooms of the season and create a beautiful fresh basket that will dry overtime and keep the remembrance of the season in your home. You'll learn specific techniques for choosing, preparing, and designing flowers and foliage for more... |
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| 272FDN376 | 12/17 | Th | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |
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Floral Design Weekend Mini IntensiveOur 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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| 273FDN956 | 01/09 | Sa | 10:00am-6:00pm | Elfe Mele Woodson | NYBG |
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Flower Arranging at HomeBring 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... |
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| 272FDN243BO | 12/13 | Su | 10:30am-12:30pm | Woodson | ONLINE |
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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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| 271FDN300B | 09/15 | Tu | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |
| 273FDN300C | 01/12 | Tu | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |
| 273FDN300E | 03/15 | Mo | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | 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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| 272FDN302A | 10/26 | Mo | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |
| 273FDN302D | 03/24 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |
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Grand-Scale ArrangementsFull, 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. |
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| 273FDN502 | 03/14 | Su | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |
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Shopping the New York Flower MarketLearn 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... |
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| 272FDN400A | 10/20 | Tu | 9:00am-12:30pm | Woodson | OFS |
| 272FDN400B | 12/10 | Th | 9:00am-12:30pm | Woodson | OFS |
| 273FDN400C | 03/25 | Th | 9:00am-12:30pm | Woodson | OFS |
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Wedding Design: 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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| 273FDN305B | 01/13 | We | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |
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Wedding Design: 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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| 273FDN304B | 03/13 | Sa | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |
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Wired Cascading BouquetLearn the techniques to creating a fully wired bouquet—a design style that features individual flowers and foliage that are removed from their natural stems, wired for structure, and crafted to create a stunning "waterfall" effect. This method allows precise control more... |
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| 273FDN373 | 01/29 | Fr | 10:00am-2:30pm | Woodson | NYBG |
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