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


Originating 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.
272FDN329 11/04 We 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Gather 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...
272FDN376 12/17 Th 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Our 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...
273FDN956 01/09 Sa 10:00am-6:00pm Elfe
Mele
Woodson
NYBG

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...
272FDN243BO 12/13 Su 10:30am-12:30pm Woodson
ONLINE

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.
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

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...
272FDN302A 10/26 Mo 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG
273FDN302D 03/24 We 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

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.
273FDN502 03/14 Su 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

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...
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

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...
273FDN305B 01/13 We 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

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...
273FDN304B 03/13 Sa 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG

Learn 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...
273FDN373 01/29 Fr 10:00am-2:30pm Woodson
NYBG