Fundamentals of Form

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. $245 materials fee.

Please bring:
Florist knife, wire cutter, scissors, pruners, a camera, and a box or bag to carry home your work.
Floral tool kit available for purchase through the Registration Office. Please call 718.817.8747.

Required Texts:
Flower Arranging: Step-by-Step Instruction for Everyday Designs, by Teresa P. Lanker, Published by Florists' Review, ISBN 978-0-9714860-8-9
Design School, Published by Florists' Review, ISBN 0-9714860-1- 8

Available Sessions

September 9, 2018 to September 30, 2018, from 11:00am to 03:30pm, at the NYBG location Instructor: Nsombi Woodson
September 12, 2018 to October 10, 2018, from 10:30am to 03:00pm, at the NYBG location Instructor: Thomas Cawley
September 25, 2018 to October 30, 2018, from 06:15pm to 08:55pm, at the Midtown Center location Instructor: Jameel Gilbert
November 6, 2018 to December 4, 2018, from 10:30am to 03:00pm, at the NYBG location Instructor: Rose Edinger
January 8, 2019 to January 29, 2019, from 10:00am to 02:30pm, at the NYBG location Instructor: Thomas Cawley
January 28, 2019 to January 31, 2019, from 10:30am to 03:00pm, at the Midtown Center location Instructor: Jameel Gilbert