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Floral Design for Beginners

Are you an aspiring floral artist but not sure where to start or simply want to explore the craft of floral arranging? In this class, you'll gain the foundational knowledge of floral design principles; including flower care, arrangement techniques, and creative styling. Through hands-on demonstration, you'll learn how to create stunning floral arrangements from start to finish as you build confidence in your design skills.

This class is recommended for students with little or no background in floral design who want to learn the basics or who are considering a Certificate (note, this class is not a certificate requirement or elective).

Materials Information:
Price includes a $85 materials fee for plant materials and hard goods. Please bring a box or bag to carry home your work.

Schedule:

Every week on Monday, starting on 02/02/26 and ending on 02/09/26

Times:

11:00am-02:00pm EST

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Instructor:

Barbara Mele Barbara Mele

Barbara Mele

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.

Location:

NYBG, Watson Room 101
2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx, NY 10458

Session Number:

263FDN110E

Price:

Price Non-Member (Includes Materials) : $265.00
Member (Includes Materials) : $239.00

Additional Sessions Available