Instructor: Thomas Cawley

Thomas Cawley
 The Program Coordinator, Tom Cawley, is a certified Master Designer with four decades of diverse experience in retail and high-end event production. He has created lush, large-scale projects for royalty, political figures, and society clients in France, Monte Carlo, Saudi Arabia, the U.K., and the U.S.; and for the past ten years, he has been an inspirational instructor here at NYBG.

Classes by this instructor


Event Planning for the Floral Designer

In addition to exquisite design, a successful event requires a well-conceived plan. Learn how to write a sales proposal based on cost analysis, finalize the terms of the design contract, and order and organize materials, personnel, and deliveries, all within more...
272FDN504A 10/14 We 10:00am-2:00pm Cawley
NYBG

Floral Design Summer Intensive

In 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...
271FDN950 07/06 Mo 10:00am-5:00pm Cawley
Mele
Elfe
Zhang
Woodson
Cimmino
Raimondi, CLP
NYBG

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.
272FDN300A 10/01 Th 10:30am-3:00pm Cawley
NYBG

Holiday Greens

The holidays come to life with fragrant, long lasting decorations for your door, table and mantel. Explore working with fresh pine, fir, cedar, boxwood, juniper and arborvitae. Cones and berries will add seasonal interest. Personalize your projects with accents of more...
272FDN335A 12/10 Th 10:00am-4:00pm Cawley
NYBG

Magnolia Leaf Wreath

Southern charm and hospitality come front and center with a glossy, richly decorated wreath of magnolia leaves on a door, mantel, or accent wall. Weave leaves into a wreath form, then complement shape and color with seasonal fruit, pine cones, more...
272FDN355A 12/02 We 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG
272FDN355B 12/09 We 10:00am-2:30pm Cawley
NYBG

Modern Sympathy Designs

Sympathy arrangements, properly composed, pay tribute to a departed loved one and offer solace to the grieving. There are details to be discussed with a bereaved family, special etiquette to be observed, and a wide choice of designs that make more...
271FDN382 09/14 Mo 10:00am-4:30pm Cawley
NYBG
273FDN382 02/11 Th 10:00am-4:30pm Cawley
NYBG