The New York Botanical Garden is home to New York City's oldest and most prestigious Floral Design Program, and for over four decades has sent hundreds of graduates on to enjoy rewarding careers. With hands-on practice and with personal attention from NYBG's rigorous yet nurturing instructors, you'll develop the mastery and confidence to express yourself through flowers. Choose an individual course for fun, or pursue a Certificate in Floral Design.
Click here for an overview of the Certificate Program.
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...
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...
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...
A
grand
centerpiece
in
a
pedestal
vase
brings
the
elegance
of
a
Dutch
still-life
to
your
dining
or
entry
room.
Capture
the
essence
of
this
festive
season
with
large
Dutch
amaryllis
and
ranunculus,
English
garden
roses,
Italian
lisianthus,
hydrangeas,
and
more...
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...
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
more...
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...
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
more...
Create 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.
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.
Our
new
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...
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.
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...
Bring wintry flair into your home. Fashion an elegant and textural arrangement using a mix of natural materials such as lichen branches, juniper, quince branches, and eucalyptus pods, combined with seasonal floral gems including hellebores, amaryllis, poppies, and orchids.
With
an
abundance
of
invigorating
citrus
like
clementines,
kumquats,
tangerines,
and
limes
available,
the
flower
market
in
winter
is
fresh,
sweet,
and
colorful.
Using
a
textured
palette
of
citrus,
ranunculus,
berries,
and
eucalyptus,
you'll
craft
a
modern
arrangement
in
a
more...
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...
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...
Join
Livia
Cetti,
the
nation's
premier
paper
flower
artist,
as
she
guides
you
how
to
make
your
own
remarkably
realistic
charm
peony
from
stem
to
stamen.
Bleach,
cut,
and
shape
your
paper
into
petals
that
you
assemble
using
wire
and
more...
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...
Professional
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...
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