Instructor: Barbara Mele
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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. |
Classes by this instructor
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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... |
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244FDN362 | 05/17 | Fr | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Floral Design Summer IntensiveThe Floral Design Certificate Program at NYBG offers the most in-depth training in the region, covering every aspect of this creative art. We'll help you develop your own aesthetic, master the mechanics for any arrangement, and gain practical business skills, more... |
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251FDN950 | 07/08 | Mo | 10:00am-5:00pm | Cawley Woodson Mele Jamison Raimondi, CLP Norman | 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. |
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244FDN210D | 05/30 | Th | 6:00pm-8:00pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Fundamentals of StyleThe 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... |
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244FDN302A | 04/13 | Sa | 11:00am-3:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Spring Flower CrownsSimple yet elegant—floral crowns evoke nature and romance. Far from being a hippie throwback, flower crowns remain trendy for summer music festivals, parties, and weddings. Fashion your own crown using seasonal blooms and fresh foliage in this tranquil, hands-on class. more... |
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244FDN126 | 05/08 | We | 6:30pm-8:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Wedding Design I: PersonalsFlowers 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... |
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244FDN304 | 06/01 | Sa | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |
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Wedding Design II: Ceremony & ReceptionDesign 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... |
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251FDN305B | 09/07 | Sa | 10:00am-2:30pm | Mele | NYBG |