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Brooklyn Botanic Garden
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Brooklyn Botanic Garden is an urban botanic garden that aims to connect people to the world of plants, promoting an appreciation for the environment. Through educational programs, research, and garden renewal efforts, the school inspires people of all ages to learn about and conserve plants and plant communities.

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Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Unfortunately, no classes in-person in NYC have spots left, but 1 class live online is available.

Unlocking the Mysteries of Native Plant Selection

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Discover the secrets to selecting the perfect native plants with the experts at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Uncover the mysteries of pollination partners, native cultivars, and more in this comprehensive course. Take your gardening skills to the next level and create a thriving, sustainable landscape.

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Spring Bloom Watercolor Workshop

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This class focuses on seasonal blooms like forsythia and tulips using loose and controlled watercolor techniques. This class will emphasize initial massing in layered, transparent washes with a gradual buildup of detail through color and tone. Particular qualities of various pigments are examined and incorporated to build up areas of transparency and opacity, with emphasis on composition and rhythm. Expect to receive individual attention and instruction...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$281

6 sessions

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Flower Arranging (Beginners)

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Work with flowers, make arrangements, learn essential techniques, and have fun in this two-session course. Get expert guidance in the basics of creating beautiful arrangements that will impress your family and friends.  Material you need to bring to class : Please bring a floral toolbox containing the following: ARS 130 pruner  Snapper wire cutters 18 gauge wire 23 gauge wire 1/4" clear Oasis tape Light green stem tape Important...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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$220

2 sessions

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Watercolor Techniques

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this class, students will learn tips and techniques that will enable them to use watercolor with confidence, knowledge, and control. Subjects will include: wash and blending techniques loading a brush achieving color harmony and avoiding mud making corrections the importance of materials Demonstrations will enhance the classroom experience, but there will be plenty of time for individual instruction. The class is designed for the beginner...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$325

6 sessions

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Evening Watercolor Painting in the Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Enjoy the serene beauty of the Garden after hours in a fun and relaxing outdoor painting class.  You will receive expert tips and advice to help you make the images of your choice, from landscapes to intimate flower portraits. The last class hour gives everyone a chance to view classmates' work and share a general critique.  This class is open to students at all levels of  experience. Are materials provided and included in cost...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$227

6 sessions

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Autumn Fruit and Foliage in Colored Pencils

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn to capture the vivid colors of the season with versatile and user-friendly colored pencils. In this class we cover the basics of shading, blending, and layering hues. In addition to exploring more specialized techniques such as burnishing and embossing, we will experiment with a variety of drawing surfaces. Notes: Bring your own materials;  Materials list link: Autumn Fruit and Foliage in Colored Pencil Please bring confirmation...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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$271

7 sessions

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DIY: Party Florals for Beginners

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In this two-session class, learn the ins and outs of organizing, planning, and creating your own florals for that significant birthday, anniversary, or other special celebration.  Get tips on figuring the amount of flowers and foliage necessary, deciding whether you can do it all yourself or need help, and martialing the resources to make it happen.  Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Bring clippers if you have...

(165) Beginner 18 and older
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$213

2 sessions

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Natural/Unnatural Color in Soft Pastels

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Our color perception is informed by what we think of naturalistic color as well as painting movements such as Fauvism, which extended our understanding of how colors interact and produce a sensation of light.  This class aims to expand your approach to color when painting nature, working from still life subjects or outside in the Garden when weather permits. Notes: Bring your own materials. For Materials List, please CLICK HERE. Please...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$412

6 sessions

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Spring Plein Air Pastel Painting at the Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Paint the late spring landscape using soft pastels, an opaque medium with the color saturation of oil paint. This class will explore the north end of the Garden, beginning at the Overlook and other nearby areas. This class is taught studio-style with individual attention and each session ends with a critique to share and learn from everyone's work within the group. Some previous experience with drawing or other art media is recommended. On rainy...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$443

6 sessions

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Natural Perfume Blending

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Examine the art of natural perfumery. Gain a basic understanding of the sense of smell, the history of perfume, the advent of synthetic ingredients, and the return to naturals. Explore perfume ingredients and formulation, and leave with two bottles of your own bespoke perfume.  All materials provided; please bring something to write with. Notes: Please bring your registration confirmation and a photo ID to the security desk at the 1000...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$134
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Drawing the Bonsai Collection

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This class offers a unique opportunity to work directly from specimens in school's renowned collection while practicing drawing techniques and strategies.  The scale of bonsai allows students to explore every aspect of a tree like its structure, leaves, and branches, in close detail. This class is open to artists and tree lovers at all levels of experience. Are materials provided and included in cost of the class? No. Please bring: A 16...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$189

5 sessions

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Wedding Centerpieces Design with Market Tour

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Spend the day learning how a floral designer builds wedding centerpieces and tablescapes, from creating a concept to choosing linens and vases, decor, and of course, flowers Tour the New York City flower market and learn to select the correct amount of flowers and proper containers from floral wholesalers. You will visit supply shops and a linen rental company. Then, head back to a floral studio in Manhattan to create your own wedding centerpiece....

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$150
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Night Sky Tours: Getting to Know Orion

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Get to know one of humanity’s most beloved constellations, Orion. Learn how different cultures have seen this collection of stars, how to identify it, and about its deep-sky objects like the eerie Horsehead Nebula. If it is clear, we will view this seasonal delight through a telescope. In case of cloudy weather, activities to hone your star-gazing skills will take place in the classroom. Rain or shine, discover the heavenly wonders revealed as...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$196
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DIY Wedding Flowers

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Learn all the skills you need to create your own custom bridal bouquet, matching boutonniere, and petite table centerpiece! We’ll discuss where to purchase flowers and supplies, costs, and flower processing and care. During this class, we use simple design techniques with easy-to-understand instructions to create unique wedding floral masterpieces.

(165) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$151
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Autumn Floral Workshop

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Create two designs with the rich colors of late fall. Fresh flowers, foliage, pods, and other natural materials will be used to make one centerpiece perfect for the Thanksgiving table, and a second piece to complete your autumn decor. Bring your clippers to work with and bags/boxes to carry the arrangements home. Notes: Please bring your registration confirmation and a photo ID to the security desk at the 1000 Washington Avenue entrance, and you...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$164
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Secrets of Success with Botanical Watercolor

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Discover watercolor tips, techniques, and approaches that will enable you to proceed with greater confidence and control. Learn wash and blending techniques, how to load a brush, and how to achieve color harmony and avoid mud. We also explore correction tricks and the importance of materials. This class is designed for the beginner as well as more advanced students. Bring your own materials. Materials List: Paper: Two 22”x30”sheets of Extra...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$163

4 sessions

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Fermentation 101: Miso

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Miso is a traditional Japanese product produced by fermenting soybeans with salt and the fungus Aspergillus oryzae, or koji. High in protein and rich in vitamins and minerals, miso has long played an important nutritional role in Japan. Discover the basic science behind making miso, why it is good for you, and how to make it yourself. This course will cover soy and non-soy misos. Notes: Please bring your registration confirmation and a photo...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Soft Pastels: Rendering Light in the Spring Landscape

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

The vivid colors and broader spectrum of light in spring inspire painting directly from nature in the Garden. Learn more about color temperature as a tool in mixing color using soft pastels. Class will work outside in various gardens at BBG when weather permits or use plants from the greenhouse and other provided subjects for still life work in the classroom. Materials List: Soft pastels are composed only of pigment and binder in stick form. The...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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$391

6 sessions

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Foraging Walk

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

People have foraged for food and medicine since ancient times, when it was a primary method of survival. Today, the lore of foraging has reemerged as interest in fresh, local ingredients sends urbanites scavenging in the woods and fields. Not an expedition to actually gather plants and mushrooms, this walk will cover some practices and issues of foraging while searching out and examining relevant species at BBG. Identification, preparation and cooking...

(165) All levels 18 and older
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Fall Colors in Pastel

Brooklyn Botanic Garden @ 1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY

The rich, saturated pigments of soft pastels are a perfect medium to express the vivid colors of autumn in the Garden! This class is taught studio style, working en plein air in the Garden when weather permits, with one-on-one attention to further students’ individual goals. Notes: Bring your own materials;  Materials list link - Fall Colors in Pastel Please bring confirmation for Garden admission. The Security Guard in the lobby of the...

(165) All levels 18 and older
No upcoming schedules
$391

6 sessions

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