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Sculptural Headpieces: OrchidsJoshua Werber's playful headpieces are certain to delight, as his many followers on Instagram readily attest. In this special workshop, Joshua will discuss how to use botanical materials from The Orchid Show to design headpieces that showcase these special blooms. more... | |||||
| 244FDN316 | 04/26 | Fr | 11:00am-2:00pm | Werber | NYBG | |
May
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Turning Flowers into ArtExplore multiple ways to bring the beauty of dried flowers into your home. In the first session, you'll discover tips on which flower types will last the longest, how to gather, press, and preserve them, and when to use which more... | |||||
| 244CRF237O | 05/04 | Sa | 12:00pm-2:00pm | Yanni | ONLINE | |
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Soapmaking WorkshopBring the bouquet of a summer garden indoors with handmade, naturally moisturizing glycerin soaps. You'll learn the traditional melt-and-pour process and combine fragrances of various dried herbs and essential oils-lavender, rosemary, mint, and more-to make four bars to take home. more... | |||||
| 244WEL143A | 05/10 | Fr | 10:00am-1:00pm | Scholl | NYBG | |
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Flatlay Composition Workshop with Mary Jo HoffmanExplore the artistry of flatlay composition using found objects in nature. Mary Jo Hoffman, artist and author of STILL: The Art of Noticing will share several techniques for focusing attention and finding compelling subjects beyond the ordinary.You'll analyze and select more... | |||||
| 244CRF287 | 05/15 | We | 2:00pm-4:00pm | Hoffman | NYBG | |
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Exploring Tablescapes: Floral RunnersTabletop garlands and floral runners are enjoying a surge in popularity thanks to their lush and elegant beauty. Learn the techniques of color, repetition, and rhythm to create a centerpiece that spans the length of the wedding table, cleverly designed more... | |||||
| 244FDN362 | 05/17 | Fr | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG | |
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Cyantotype Workshop: Making Pictures with PlantsHarness sunlight to create dreamlike botanical images in rich blues. Pioneered in the 1840s, cyanotype is a type of photography that doesn't use a camera. Under the expert guidance of artist & photographer Bryan Whitney, you will make 5 prints, more... | |||||
| 244GWP245 | 05/17 | Fr | 10:00am-3:00pm | Whitney | NYBG | |
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Botanical Mixology 101Historical bartenders and modern mixologists have long used a great variety of herbal and botanical ingredients to add flavor, body, and visual flair to drinks. Go beyond the garnish to explore the world of oleo-saccharums, infusions, simple syrups, and tinctures more... | |||||
| 244CKG240 | 05/22 | We | 5:00pm-7:00pm | Freeman | NYBG | |
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Flower Arranging with Store-Bought BouquetsCreate your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. | |||||
| 244FDN210D | 05/30 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Mele | NYBG | |
June
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Asian Ink Brushwork PaintingReceive an introduction to the basics of ink brushwork from the Asian ink art tradition. You'll study tonal painting skills on a variety of paper surfaces and learn how to work with a large Asian calligraphy brush. This class will more... | |||||
| 244CRF289 | 06/05 | We | 11:00am-1:30pm | Hsiao | NYBG | |
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Plein-Air DrawingPlein-Air artist Frank Guida covers basic design principles, including focal point, contrast, perspective, line, and gesture, as well as how to choose a subject that translates well on the page. Then, you will go out on grounds to practice what more... | |||||
| 244CRF198 | 06/06 | Th | 10:00am-2:00pm | Guida | NYBG | |
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Flower Arranging with Store-Bought BouquetsCreate your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. | |||||
| 244FDN210C | 06/07 | Fr | 10:00am-12:00pm | Matsui | NYBG | |
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Bonsai for Beginners WorkshopLearn the fundamentals for turning ordinary nursery stock into a living work of art. This workshop covers the major styles of bonsai along with plant and container selection, branch and root pruning, wiring, and potting. more... | |||||
| 244GAR912 | 06/15 | Sa | 1:00pm-5:00pm | Dillon | NYBG | |
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Through the Looking Glass: Botanical MirrorTake inspiration from the mind-bending horticultural displays and unusual installations of NYBG's Wonderland: Curious Nature exhibition. Give a mirror an enchanted look by adding moss and other botanical materials around the frame. You'll use branches, faux mushrooms, butterflies, botanical blends more... | |||||
| 244CRF247 | 06/16 | Su | 10:00am-1:00pm | Yanni | NYBG | |
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Soapmaking WorkshopBring the bouquet of a summer garden indoors with handmade, naturally moisturizing glycerin soaps. You'll learn the traditional melt-and-pour process and combine fragrances of various dried herbs and essential oils-lavender, rosemary, mint, and more-to make four bars to take home. more... | |||||
| 244WEL143B | 06/16 | Su | 11:00am-2:00pm | Scholl | NYBG | |
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Intro to iPhone PhotographyIn this two-part class, you'll practice using your iPhone's built-in features to create high-quality memories of the Garden and more. During the first session, gain comfort with how to zoom, achieve proper exposure, shoot panoramic and portrait modes, edit for more... | |||||
| 244GWP219 | 06/22 | Sa | 10:00am-12:00pm | Falk | NYBG | |
July
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Lavender Craft WorkshopExplore the creative ways to use lavender in your everyday life. In this class, you'll receive a brief history of why lavender has been the most used herb for over 2,000 years as you use fresh, dried, and preserved lavender more... | |||||
| 251CRF261 | 07/13 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Yanni | NYBG | |
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Styling Flowers for PhotographyProfessional prop stylist Robin Zachary shares creative ways to style and photograph your finished floral arrangements for use on your website, portfolio, and/or social media accounts. Learn how to design a set with a variety of backdrops and props in more... | |||||
| 251FDN312 | 07/13 | Sa | 11:00am-1:00pm | Zachary | ONLINE | |
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Seasonal Berry JamGet a little messy making seasonal berry jam! Trained in preservation techniques at Cornell, Stephen Nocera will show you three distinct methods of jamming, using less sugar and no additives or pectin. You'll come away with the techniques and recipes more... | |||||
| 251CKG200 | 07/20 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Nocera | NYBG | |
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Pickles, Three WaysReturn to great-grandma's tried-and-true process to make pickled cucumbers in three styles—spicy dill, sweet bread-and-butter, and zesty relish. Designedfor beginners, this class covers the basics—from recipes to food prep to sterilizing. You'll pick up tips and tricks for pickling all more... | |||||
| 251CKG221 | 07/27 | Sa | 11:00am-3:00pm | Nocera | NYBG | |
August
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Canning Stone FruitsLearn time-honored canning techniques to extend the bounty of your favorite stone fruits, such as peaches, plums, apricots and more, long after summer has passed. Create a compote to top your summer desserts; prepare for fall with warming spices; or more... | |||||
| 251CKG231 | 08/03 | Sa | 11:00am-2:00pm | Nocera | NYBG | |
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Mushroom PapermakingUse bracket fungi to create beautiful, earth-toned sheets of paper under the expert guidance of mycologist Dorothy Smullen. This hands-on class will walk you through the papermaking process, and introduce you to the many different mushrooms you can use for more... | |||||
| 251CRF130 | 08/17 | Sa | 10:00am-1:30pm | Smullen | NYBG | |
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Flower Arranging with Store-Bought BouquetsCreate your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from your local grocery store or farmers market, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. | |||||
| 251FDN210E | 08/23 | Fr | 11:00am-1:00pm | Elfe | NYBG | |
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The Total TomatoWondering what to do with your bounty of tomatoes? Preserve them, of course! We will show you the best ways to process and hot pack your harvest, with a simple method borrowed from industrial canning. We'll make a chili tomato more... | |||||
| 251CKG226 | 08/24 | Sa | 11:00am-3:00pm | Nocera | NYBG | |
September
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Peony Crown WeavingLearn traditional weaving techniques to creating a unique garden support. Jes Clark of the Hudson Valley's Willow Vale Farm will teach you how to use willow to weave a peony crown through a modern cosmopolitan combination of traditional weaves including more... | |||||
| 251CRF273 | 09/06 | Fr | 10:00am-6:00pm | Clark | NYBG | |
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Natural Tapestry WeavingCreate hanging art for your home as you weave a natural tapestry using botanical materials. In this class, you'll learn how to use an 11 x 16 weaving frame with jute to weave an assortment of dried and preserved flowers, more... | |||||
| 251CRF248 | 09/14 | Sa | 2:00pm-5:00pm | Yanni | NYBG | |
October
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Small Asymmetrical BasketHand-woven willow baskets bring a touch of rustic yet elegant beauty to your home. Jesica Clark, owner of the Hudson Valley's Willow Vale Farm, will teach you the traditional willow weaving techniques to create a small asymmetrical basket. This design, more... | |||||
| 252CRF252 | 10/25 | Fr | 10:00am-6:00pm | Clark | NYBG | |
