Floral Design Classes in NYC, New York

Join us for a great day of flower design. The Sampler course is for individuals who want to try out our school and go home with a wealth of knowledge about the world of flower designing. It’s three great projects covering American to European design.  Michael Gaffney will be there to teach and also give you his book Design Star and autograph...

Fifteen minutes is all it takes for a stylish arrangement that will transform your table! Working with a variety of seasonal flowers, you'll learn how to execute simple yet impactful designs that are versatile, sophisticated, and eco-friendly.  Take home one finished arrangement—and plenty of easy design ideas.  Please bring: Pruners...

Make a floral arrangement that will LAST AN ENTIRE YEAR with REAL, preserved flowers. This DIY workshop makes personalizing an arrangement for your home/office/gift an immersive experience due to patent-pending technology and a curated flower selection.  No skills required. Come alone, bring a date, or bring friends. What you get Ticket for...

Beginners Open Studio is for students who are interested in floral design and want to try working with flowers. This studio class provides the opportunity to create a beautiful, seasonal arrangement while learning some tips and tricks of design. This is a great way to introduce yourself and dip your toe in the world of floral design! Each class has...

Create your own professional-looking arrangements with economical, store-bought bouquets. Using simple design principles and fresh flowers from European-style displays in your grocery store, learn how to design and create your own elegant arrangements. Please bring: Pruners and a bag/box to take your arrangement home. 

Colors—like flowers themselves—evoke feeling and sentiment, and set the mood. Explore the role of color in floral design using a spectrum of flowers. This course gives you a solid grounding in color theory, while highlighting the latest hues and color combinations.  Please bring:  Florist knife wire cutter scissors pruners ...

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.  Materials List: Florist knife wire cutter scissors pruners a camera box or bag to carry home your work Required...

Working with fresh cut flowers is not as intimidating as one might think! During this fun & interactive class, guests will learn basic tips & tricks on how to create (6) bud vase arrangements. Guests will learn everything from what tools to use and how to purchase fresh cut flowers at their local supplier, to how to condition & care...

Working with fresh cut flowers is not as intimidating as one might think! During this fun & interactive class, guests will learn basic tips & tricks on how to create their own beautiful tall arrangements. Guests will learn everything from what tools to use and how to purchase fresh cut flowers at their local supplier, to how to condition...

Working with fresh cut flowers is not as intimidating as one might think! During this fun & interactive class, guests will learn basic tips & tricks on how to create their own beautiful arrangements. Guests will learn everything from what tools to use and how to purchase fresh cut flowers at their local supplier, to how to condition &...

Working with fresh cut flowers is not as intimidating as one might think! During this fun & interactive class, guests will learn basic tips & tricks on how to create their own beautiful tabletop flower arrangements. Guests will learn everything from what tools to use and how to purchase fresh cut flowers at their local supplier, to how to...

Through the practice of guided meditation, learn flower preparation, design, and aftercare with a heightened awareness and sense of calm. You’ll leave feeling more relaxed and with a stunning arrangement to take home. Note: Please bring a confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard in the lobby of the Administration Bldg. at 1000 Washington...

Working with fresh cut flowers is not as intimidating as one might think! During this fun & interactive class, guests will learn basic tips & tricks on how to create their own beautiful tabletop flower arrangements. Guests will learn everything from what tools to use and how to purchase fresh cut flowers at their local supplier, to how to...

Working with fresh cut flowers is not as intimidating as one might think! During this fun & interactive class, guests will learn basic tips & tricks on how to create their own beautiful tabletop flower arrangements. Guests will learn everything from what tools to use and how to purchase fresh cut flowers at their local supplier, to how to...

During this fun and easy class, you will learn how to create your own fresh-flower crown with a variety of summer-inspired blooms. Expect to leave the class with a new lifelong skill. Note: You must bring your registration confirmation to the Garden for admittance to each class session