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Welcome                                                                                                                     Contents
to 2019!                                      If you have never taken a class with us before…welcome to the
                                              catalog. Each section leads off with short, intro classes you can take just
                                                                                                                            2     Lecture Series
                                                                                                                                   The Tree Dialogues
Spring comes alive at the Garden, and         for fun. As a matter of fact, you may register for any class that doesn’t
                                                                                                                            3     Documentary Screening, Talk, and Symposium
Adult Ed is ready to help you blossom—        have a prerequisite, including those labeled “Certificate Elective” or
                                              “Certificate Requirement.”                                                          Beatrix Farrand’s American Landscapes
with a full slate of courses in gardening,
                                                                                                                                  250th Anniversary of Alexander von Humboldt
botany, art, design, and urban nature,        If you are a returning student…welcome back! We have dozens of new
along with speakers who will share deep       classes and workshops for you to explore and discover.                              Roberto Burle Marx—A Total Work of Art
insights into the many ways we can            If you are on a new career path or thinking about a career change…            5     Botanical Art & Illustration
learn from, protect, and live with our        Think about upgrading your professional profile and actively pursuing a
                                                                                                                            11    Botany
world of plants.                              prestigious NYBG Certificate. Develop new skills, contacts, and cross-
                                              disciplinary experience. Catch up with the latest industry changes. A NYBG    15    Urban Naturalist
Starting in March, you won’t want to
                                              Certificate is a serious credential that tells employers and clients that
miss The Tree Dialogues, a series of                                                                                        16    Crafts & DIY
                                              you’ve made a serious commitment to your professional development.
compelling conversations with best-
                                              Choose from a wide variety of day, evening, and weekend classes at the        19    Floral Design
selling authors Richard Powers, Peter
                                              Garden or at our Midtown Education Center. Our programs are made to fit
Wohlleben, and our own Horticulture                                                                                         24    Food & Drink
                                              your needs, as well as your schedule.
instructor Bill Logan. In mid-month, we
                                                                                                                            27    Gardening
premiere the breathtaking documentary                                                                                                                                               ABOUT THE COVER: The LuEsther T. Mertz Library and
Beatrix Farrand’s American Landscapes.                                                                                      35    Horticulture                                      artwork throughout the catalog is by artist and Instagram
                                                                                                                                                                                    sensation Bridget Beth Collins, who forages natural
In June we kick off the Garden’s major                         Want to jump on the fast track? Take advantage               41    Horticultural Therapy                             materials for her charming creations from the sidewalks,
                                                              of an opportunity to really accelerate your progress                                                                  meadows, and woods in her Seattle neighborhood.
exhibition, The Living Art of Roberto Burle
                                                                                                                            45    Landscape Design                                  Find out more about her at FloraForager.com or check
Marx, with a symposium exploring the          in Floral Design, Botanical Art, Landscape Design, Horticultural
                                                                                                                                                                                    out her book The Art of Flora Forager.
genre-spanning genius of the Brazilian        Therapy, or Gardening by enrolling in one of our Summer Intensive             50    Photography
                                              Programs. You can complete up to half the requirements toward your
modernist artist, landscape architect, and
                                              Certificate in just a few weeks! For more information, see the Summer         52    Wellness
conservationist. And later that month,
                                              Intensive sections throughout the catalog.
acclaimed British garden designer/writer                                                                                    54    Academic Policies & Procedures
Noel Kingsbury arrives for a special
                                                                                                                            55 	Professional Societies, CEUs,
workshop: The Rabbit’s Eye View.                                                                                                 & Academic Programs
So browse the catalog… you’re sure                                                                                          56 	Classes at Midtown Education Center
to find something enriching and fun.                                                                                             & New Canaan Nature Center
Whether your passion is working
with a vase, in a garden, at an easel, or                                                                                   inside back cover R
                                                                                                                                               egistration & General Information
on a drawing board, NYBG Adult Ed
is here for you! Join us and spread
the #plantlove.
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DOCUMENTARY, TALK, AND SYMPOSIUM | 3
2 | LECTURE SERIES

THE          tree                      DIALOGUES
With the world’s forests under increasing
                                                                    10:30–11:30 am I Ross Hall, NYBG

                                                                                                 The Overstory:
                                                                                                                                                                                            Humanities Institute Presents
                                                                                                                                                                                            World Premiere Documentary:                   250th Anniversary of                           Exhibition Symposium:
threat, this series invites award-winning                                                        A Conversation with Richard Powers                                                         Beatrix Farrand’s American                    Alexander von Humboldt                         Roberto Burle Marx—
and best-selling authors for compelling
                                                                                                 Richard Powers has authored 12 novels, received a                                          Landscapes                                    with Andrea Wulf                               A Total Work of Art
                                                                                                 MacArthur Fellowship and the National Book Award, and
conversations on critical environmental                                                          is a Pulitzer Prize and four-time National Book Critics                                    Friday, March 15, 10:30 am–12 pm              Friday, April 19, 10:30 am–12 pm               Friday, June 7, 10:30 am–12:30 pm
                                                                                                 Circle Award finalist. His latest work, The Overstory, is a                                Ross Hall, NYBG                               Ross Hall, NYBG                                Ross Hall, NYBG
issues, eco-activism, indigenous practices,                                                      sweeping, passionate novel of activism and resistance
                                                                                                 that is also a song of praise to the natural world. In a                                   Beatrix Farrand was one of the most                                                          To mark the opening of the Garden’s
plant intelligence, and more. Join us for                                                        series of interlocking stories ranging from antebellum                                     influential designers of the early 20th                                                      major exhibition, The Living Art of Roberto
                                                                                                 New York to the late-20th-century Pacific Northwest                                        century and the only female charter member                                                   Burle Marx, this symposium explores the
fascinating insights into the many ways we                                                       timber wars, trees bring small lives together into larger                                  of the American Society of Landscape                                                         breadth and genre-spanning creativity of
                                                                                                 acts of war, love, loyalty, and betrayal.                                                  Architects. Over a 50-year career, she                                                       the Brazilian modernist master, celebrating
can learn from, protect, and live with trees                                                                                                                                                completed design commissions at the White                                                    his work as an innovative artist, landscape
                                                                    Lecture followed by conversation with Todd Forrest , NYBG Arthur Ross Vice
                                                                                                                                                                                            House, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Garden                                                   architect, and conservationist.
and the natural world.                                              President for Horticulture and Living Collections.
                                                                                                                                                                                            in Maine, NYBG’s Peggy Rockefeller Rose
                                                                                                                                                                                            Garden, Dumbarton Oaks, and many more.                                                       MODERATOR:
                                                                    Thursday, March 7 I 193HRT811 I $25/$29
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Andrea Wulf           Edward J. Sullivan , Ph.D., Exhibition Curator;
                                                                                                                                                                                            Beatrix Farrand’s American Landscapes,                                                       Professor of the History of Art and Deputy
                                                                                                 The Secret Wisdom of Nature:                                                               a new film from director Stephen Ives                                                        Director, Institute of Fine Arts, New York
                                                                                                                                                                                            and horticulturist Anne Cleves Symmes,                                                       University
                                                                                                 A Conversation with Peter Wohlleben
                                                                                                                                                                                            explores the innovative ideas of this
                                                                                                 Peter Wohlleben, a career forester in his native                                           distinctive American voice in landscape                                                      SPEAKERS:
                                                                                                 Germany, is best known as author of the international                                      design. Host and narrator Lynden B. Miller,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Raymond Jungles, FASLA, Founder and
                                                                                                 bestsellers The Hidden Life of Trees and The Inner Life                                    designer of many New York City public
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Principal of Raymond Jungles, Inc.
                                                                                                 of Animals. The Secret Wisdom of Nature completes                                          landscapes, is our guide to Farrand’s
                                                                                                 the trilogy, exploring the vast natural systems that                                       extraordinary legacy, and joins leading       Andrea Wulf ’s 2015                            Catherine Seavitt Nordenson, ASLA,
                                                                                                 make life on Earth possible. Describing the interplay                                      garden experts, historians, and scholars      bestseller The Invention                       AIA, Associate Professor of Landscape
                                                                                                 between animals and plants, highlighting new scientific                                    who take us through the groundbreaking        of Nature: Alexander von                       Architecture at CUNY’s City College;
                                                                                                 discoveries, and sharing insights from his decades of                                      designer’s many iconic works.                 Humboldt’s New World,                          Principal, Catherine Seavitt Studio
                                                                                                 observing nature, Wohlleben helps us recapture our                                                                                       was a New York Times                           Isabela Ono, Executive Director, Burle Marx
                                                                                                                                                                                            After the screening, Ives and Miller will
                                                                                                 sense of awe and see our world with new eyes.                                                                                            2015 Top Ten Book and won literary             Institute, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
                                                                                                                                                                                            be joined by Dumbarton Oaks Director
                                                                    Lecture followed by conversation with Maria Popova, founder/editor of Brain Pickings,                                                                                 honors around the world. To mark the
                                                                                                                                                                                            of Garden and Landscape Studies John
                                                                    MIT Futures of Entertainment Fellow, and author of the newly-released, Figuring.                                                                                      250th anniversary of the revolutionary         Member $10/Non-Member $20 I 194HRT911
                                                                                                                                                                                            Beardsley in a conversation moderated by
                                                                                                                                                                                            Peter Crane, President of the Oak Spring      naturalist-explorer-author’s birth,
                                                                    Wednesday, March 13 I 193HRT908 I $25/$29
                                                                                                                                                                                            Garden Foundation.                            Wulf returns to the Garden, to introduce
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The Adventures of Alexander von
                                                                                                                                                                                            Member $10/Non-Member $20 I 193LAN816         Humboldt—a brilliantly evocative graphic
                                                                                                 Sprout Lands:                                                                                                                            novel developed in collaboration with
                                                                                                 A Conversation with William Bryant Logan                                                                                                 Lillian Melcher.
                                                                                                 William Bryant Logan is an arborist on the faculty at                                                                                    Focusing on Humboldt’s five-year
                                                                                                 NYBG and the award-winning author of four books.                                                                                         expedition in South America, Wulf and
                                                                                                 His most recent, Sprout Lands: Tending the Endless                                                                                       Melcher incorporate pages of his own
                                                                                                 Gift of Trees, is a poetic and practical global journey                                                                                  diaries, sketches, drawings, and maps to
                                                                                                 to rediscover and celebrate the lost traditions of tree                                                                                  create an intimate portrait of the radical
                                                                                                 pruning that sustained human life and culture for                                                                                        ecologist who predicted human-induced
                                                                                                 millennia, a time when the responsible, reciprocal                                                                                       climate change, fashioned poetic narrative
                                                                                                 relationship between humans and trees created the                                                                                        out of scientific observation, and
                                                                                                 healthiest, most sustainable, most diverse woodlands                                                                                     influenced iconic figures such as Bolívar,
                                                                                                 we have ever known.                                                                                                                      Jefferson, Darwin, and Muir. Don’t miss
                                                                    Lecture followed by conversation with Robin Wall Kimmerer, Ph.D., SUNY                                                                                                this captivating talk with Wulf and Melcher
                                                                    Distinguished Teaching Professor, College of Environmental Science and Forestry,                                                                                      that kicks off Earth Day Weekend at NYBG!
                                                                                                                                                               Photograph ©Larry Lederman

                                                                    and author of Braiding Sweetgrass.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Member $10/Non-Member $20 I 194HRT910
Illustration: The Invasive Chinese Banyan Tree, Ficus microcarpa,   Tuesday, May 21 I 194HRT909 I $25/$29
©Mark Isaac-Williams
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Rendering of proposed Modernist Garden for the Enid A. Haupt
                                                                    Register for all three: 194HRT912 I $69/$75                                                                                                                                                                          Conservatory Lawn by Raymond Jungles, Inc.

                                                                    Support provided by Reba and Dave Williams                                                                                                                            Supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
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ADULT EDUCATION BOTANICAL ART & ILLUSTRATION | 5

                  Contemporary botanical art captures the beauty of the natural world with precision,
                  and our extraordinary instructors share their expertise in this nurturing yet rigorous

BOTANICAL ART &
                  program. NYBG offered North America’s first formal botanical art certificate
                  program, and remains a leader in the discipline after more than three decades.
                  Whether you are looking for personal enrichment or a professional credential, the

ILLUSTRATION      NYBG Certificate is a prestigious indicator of mastery and accomplishment.

                  THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
                  The Botanical Art & Illustration requirements provide a solid foundation in scientifically
                  accurate drawing based on observation and fine art techniques. Those who achieve the
                  highest level of accomplishment receive a Certificate in Botanical Art & Illustration with
                  Honors, an indication of superior work.                                                              “The NYBG Botanical Art & Illustration
                                                                                                                         Program was highly intense and
                  During the course of the program, students will:
                                                                                                                         thoroughly rewarding. Although I have
                    • Acquire skills in drawing and/or painting accurately and beautifully.                              my Master’s in Art, I learned so much
                    • Develop techniques needed to re-create amazing detail, natural color, and                         more about color theory, composition,
                       convincing form.                                                                                  and drawing from the helpful and
                                                                                                                         knowledgeable instructors. Since
                    • Gain knowledge of basic morphological features of plants.
                                                                                                                         graduating from the program, I have
                    • Learn elements of successful composition—whether for scientific illustration or                   exhibited nationally—one of my paintings
                       fine artwork.
                                                                                                                         received the Roth Award for Distinction
                    • Through electives, learn the history of botanical art, and explore various specialty              at Filoli Gardens in San Francisco—and
                       subjects.                                                                                         taught watercolor classes at local libraries
                    • Develop a personal aesthetic and a strong artistic identity.                                       and Adult Ed programs.”

                    • Enjoy access to the exceptional collection of botanical art in the Garden’s LuEsther                             — LIZ FUSCO, 2017 Graduate
                       T. Mertz Library.
                                                                                                                        Robin A. Jess, Program Coordinator
                                                                                                                        Laura Vogel, Program Advisor

                                                                                                                        QUESTIONS? CONTACT PROGRAM
                                                                                                                        COORDINATOR ROBIN JESS AT
                                   SUMMER INTENSIVE CLASSES | July 8–August 9                                           BILCOORDINATOR@NYBG.ORG

                                     Advance your artistic development quickly! Newcomers to Botanical
                    Art & Illustration can complete Botanical Drawing I & II in just four weeks—less than
                    half the normal time! Current and advanced students can choose from a selection
                    of required classes also offered in a reduced time frame. See class listings for
                                                                                                                        The Tri-State Botanical
                    descriptions, instructors, and fees.                                                                Artists of NYBG
                                                                                                                        TSBA is a lively group of over 40 artists
                    Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials
                                                                                                                        who meet to engage in critiques, monthly
                    Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 7/8–7/19, 10 am–1 pm | NYBG | 201BIL301A
                    Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 7/9–7/18, 10 am–1 pm | Manhattan | 201BIL301B                    art challenges, a sketchbook exchange,
                                                                                                                        and topical discussions. We invite all
                    Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills                                                        current Certificate students and alumni to
                    Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 7/29–8/9, 10 am–1 pm | NYBG | 201BIL302B
                                                                                                                        join us! TSBA is recognized as an ASBA
                    Pen and Ink                                                                                         Circle. Meetings are free and held once a
                    Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 7/8, 7/10, & 7/12, 10 am–4:30 pm | NYBG | 201BIL400                    month at NYBG. See p. 55 for more
                    Colored Pencil                                                                                      information. Join us on March 26, at
                    Tuesdays, Wednesday, & Thursdays, 7/16–7/25, (no class 7/17), 10 am–2 pm | NYBG | 201BIL415A        12:30 pm to hear “Me and Mosses,”
                                                                                                                        a talk by Dick Rauh.
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6 | BOTANICAL ART & ILLUSTRATION                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              BOTANICAL ART & ILLUSTRATION | 7

STUDENT INFORMATION                                                                                                  BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS                                                                                                                                               BOTANICAL DRAWING II: DEVELOPING
                                                                                                                     AND BEYOND                                                                                                                                                                       YOUR SKILLS
CLASS MATERIAL:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Building on Botanical Drawing I skills, learn to tone
                                                                                                                     Enjoy painting botanical watercolors in a relaxed
A materials list for every class is included in the course description on our website and in your                    atmosphere. This class is designed for both                                                                                                                                      fruit, vegetables, leaves, and branches. Focus on
confirmation email. Please bring lunch to classes meeting all day.                                                   inexperienced students and those who wish to                                                                                                                                     concepts of light source, value, and shading to create
                                                                                                                     improve their skills. Sign up for one section, or                                                                                                                                form. Learn to translate color into black and white,
HOMEWORK:
                                                                                                                     several! Lectures and demonstrations are enhanced                                                                                                                                and create the illusion of depth and space in your
Homework will be assigned and it is expected that it will be completed in order to fully benefit                     by individual instruction. Work at your own pace on                                                                                                                              work. P Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing I
from the class.                                                                                                      a variety of pieces.                                                                                                                                                             6 Wednesdays, 3/6–4/10, 10 am–1 pm
FINAL PROJECT FOR CERTIFICATION:                                                                                     5 Mondays, 3/11–4/8, 10 am–2:30 pm                                                                                                                                               Linda M. Nemergut | NYBG | 193BIL302C
If you plan to graduate in June 2019, the final project due date is April 25, 2019. In order to                      Laura Vogel | Manhattan | 193BIL140D                                                                                                                                             6 Wednesdays, 3/6–4/10, 6–9 pm
be considered for graduation, you must submit a project proposal for approval to Robin Jess,                         5 Mondays, 5/6–6/10 (no class 5/27),                                                                                                                                             Laura Vogel | Manhattan | 193BIL302D
the Program Coordinator. You must also show your work-in-progress to Robin at least once.                            10 am–2:30 pm
Guidelines can be obtained from the Registration Office.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              6 Saturdays, 5/18–6/29 (no class 5/25), 10 am–1 pm
                                                                                                                     Laura Vogel | Manhattan | 194BIL140A                                                                                                                                             Laura Vogel | NYBG | 194BIL302A
                                                                                                                     5 Mondays, 6/17–7/29 (no class 7/1 & 7/8),                                                                                                                                       Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 7/29–8/9,
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS                                                                                             10 am–2:30 pm                                                                                                                                                                    10 am–1 pm
                                                                                                                     Laura Vogel | Manhattan | 194BIL140B                                                                                                                                             Linda M. Nemergut | NYBG | 201BIL302B
These core classes provide a strong, well-rounded foundation that prepares the student for
higher-level classes. These classes can also be taken singly.                                                        5 Mondays, 9/16–10/28 (no class 9/30 & 10/14),                                                                                                                                   $435/$479 Certificate Requirement
                                                                                                                     10 am–2:30 pm
COURSE (in Recommended Order)                                CODE      HOURS   PAGE                                  Laura Vogel | Manhattan | 201BIL140C                                                                                                                                             BOTANICAL DRAWING III: FOCUS ON
Botanical Drawing I: Methods and Materials                   BIL 301		   18       7
                                                                                                                     $345/$379                                                                                                                                                                        FLOWERS
Botanical Drawing II: Developing Your Skills                 BIL 302 P   18       7                                                                                              DRAWING SPRING TREES IN BLOOM                              UNDERSTANDING ORCHIDS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Apply your understanding of contours, perspective,
The Basics of Visual Composition (should be completed early) BIL 421 P   18       7                                  BOTANICAL DRAWING FOR BEGINNERS                             Each spring, New York trees blossom in                     This one-day session is devoted to an in-depth study      and tone to drawing three distinct types of flowers.
Botanical Drawing III: Focus on Flowers                      BIL 303 P   18       7                                                                                              abundance—from simple oaks and maples, to                  of orchids. Look at some of the special adaptations       The object is to accurately draw a fully toned
                                                                                                                     Do you ever wish you could capture the details of a
Plant Morphology for Botanical Artists**                     BIL 300 P   20      —                                                                                               exuberant dogwood, crabapples, and magnolias.              and growth patterns, and use microscopes and              flowering plant. Explore compositional possibilities,
                                                                                                                     plant long after you’ve seen it? This intro class teaches
Botanical Watercolor I                                       BIL 331 P   24       8                                                                                              Instructor Frank Guida takes you en plein air to draw      lab books. Examine and record differences and             textures, and details. P Prerequisite: Botanical
                                                                                                                     you how to make realistic drawings of plants using
Practical Aspects of Botanical Art**                         BIL 392 P   10      —                                                                                               ethereal drifts of blossoms on the bough, and              similarities in this very large and varied group of       Drawing II
                                                                                                                     a variety of techniques. Learn to draw a selection of
                                                                                                                                                                                 develop your skill at creating depth and texture. Use      plants. A single plate rendered in pen and ink is
  Plus one of the following:				                                                                                     plant parts, including branches, stems, leaves, and                                                                                                                              6 Thursdays, 4/18-5/23, 10 am –1 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                 graphite’s subtle values to make sparkling, light-filled   required for a grade. Please bring lunch.
  Internet Tools for Creatives, Part I: Social Media**       BIL 394		    5      —                                   flowers, for pleasure or to expand your drawing skills.                                                                                                                          Linda M. Nemergut | NYBG | 194BIL303A
                                                                                                                                                                                 drawings of NYBG’s beautiful trees in spring.               P Prerequisite: Plant Morphology for Botanical Artists
  Internet Tools for Creatives, Part II: Website**           BIL 395		    7      —                                   4 Tuesdays, 3/5–3/26, 6–9 pm                                Drawing experience is helpful but not required.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Saturday, 3/16, 10 am–3:30 pm                             6 Wednesdays, 4/24–5/29, 10 am –1 pm
Pen and Ink                                                  BIL 400 P   18       8                                  Rose Marie James | Manhattan | 193BIL145C                   2 Fridays, 5/10 & 5/17 (rain date 5/24), 10 am–1 pm        Dick Rauh | NYBG | 193BIL324                              Rose Marie James | Manhattan | 194BIL303B
Colored Pencil                                               BIL 415 P   18       8
                                                                                                                     4 Wednesdays, 4/17–5/8, 10 am–1 pm                          Frank Guida | NYBG | 194BIL226                                                                                       6 Thursdays, 9/12–10/17, 6–9 pm
Elective courses 			                                                     54                                                                                                                                                                 $125/$139 Certificate Elective
                                                                                                                     Linda Nemergut | NYBG | 194BIL145A                          $145/$159                                                                                                            Rose Marie James | Manhattan | 201BIL303C
TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 			                                                221***
                                                                                                                     4 Tuesdays, 5/21–6/11, 6–9 pm                                                                                          BOTANICAL DRAWING I: METHODS AND                          $435/$479 Certificate Requirement
ELECTIVES                                                                                                            Katy Lyness | Manhattan | 194BIL145B                        DRAWING CONIFERS                                           MATERIALS
Students seeking a Certificate may focus their electives on watercolor, colored pencil,                                                                                          Learn to identify and draw the key characteristics         Accurate observation translates into sensitive,           THE BASICS OF VISUAL COMPOSITION
                                                                                                                     4 Tuesdays, 9/17–10/8, 10 am–1 pm
drawing—or they may choose a natural science concentration. Elective courses build on                                                                                            associated with coniferous plants. From needles            realistic drawings and is an essential skill for
                                                                                                                     Sarah Wry | NYBG | 201BIL145C                                                                                                                                                    To create a memorable work of art, you must
                                                                                                                                                                                 and bark to seeds and cones, come away with a              botanical artists. Using basic shapes, fruit, and
foundation skills and allow the student to tailor their direction of study.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           carefully position your subjects on the page. Using
                                                                                                                     4 Wednesdays, 9/25–10/23 (no class 10/9), 6–9 pm            thorough grounding in the best ways to illustrate the      leaves, learn contour drawing with an emphasis            a variety of exercises, we’ll experiment with a
COURSE                                                                       CODE                HOURS        PAGE   Katy Lyness | Manhattan | 201BIL145D                        morphological attributes of this beautiful group of        on proportion, and explore techniques such as             wide range of principles, including balance, focal
Composing a Plant’s Habitat                                                  BIL 348     P         15            7                                                               plants. We’ll spend some time outdoors observing           foreshortening, perspective, and line weight.             points, and the rule of thirds, that will help your
                                                                                                                     $229/$249
Drawing Conifers                                                             BIL 404     P         10            7                                                               conifers on the Garden grounds. Please dress for the                                                                 composition achieve maximum visual impact. Each
                                                                                                                                                                                 weather. P Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing I               6 Saturdays, 3/30–5/11 (no class 4/20), 10 am–1 pm
Understanding Orchids                                                        BIL 324     P          5            7                                                                                                                                                                                    week, you’ll add to your personal composition
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Laura Vogel | NYBG | 193BIL301C
Stones and Shells in Graphite                                                BIL 492     P          9            8                                                               2 Sundays, 3/3 & 3/10, 10 am–3:30 pm                                                                                 notebook, which will serve as an invaluable reference
Watercolor Techniques: Sepia Wash                                            BIL 414     P         15            8                                                               Dick Rauh | NYBG | 193BIL404                               6 Thursdays, 3/28–5/2, 6–9 pm                             in the future. You’ll create one final drawing to pull
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rose Marie James | Manhattan | 193BIL301D                 together everything we explored together. This class
Colored Pencil on Black Paper                                                BIL 363     P         15            8                                                               $359/$395 Certificate Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      is best taken early in your Certificate program.
Carnivorous Plants                                                           BIL 389     P          8            8                                                                                                                          Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays, 7/8–7/19,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       P Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II
Animal Portraits                                                             BIL 358     P         15            8                                                               NEW! COMPOSING A PLANT’S HABITAT                           10 am–1 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                 Add intricacy and excitement to your work by drawing       Linda M. Nemergut | NYBG | 201BIL301A                     4 Mondays, 4/29, 5/13, 6/3 & 6/10, 10 am–3 pm
Leaves in Three Dimension                                                    BIL 488     P          8            9
                                                                                                                                                                                 a plant in its natural habitat. Using only graphite,                                                                 Betsy Rogers-Knox | NYBG | 194BIL421
Daylilies in Colored Pencil and Watercolor                                   BIL 434     P         15            9                                                                                                                          Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 7/9–7/18,
Refined Graphite Rendering                                                   BIL 370     P         12            9                                                               you’ll work step-by-step to build up values to             10 am–1 pm                                                $449/$495 Certificate Requirement
                                                                                                                                                                                 illustrate “ground litter” such as leaves, twigs, nuts,    Rose Marie James | Manhattan | 201BIL301B
Bird Nests in Silverpoint                                                    BIL 351     P         12            9
                                                                                                                                                                                 and pods around a small, focal plant. You’ll also
Painting Small Fruits on Vellum                                              BIL 616     P         18            9                                                               develop elements of composition so your finished           5 Fridays, 9/13–10/18 (no class 10/4), 10 am–1:35 pm
Vibrant Color and Tactile Textures                                           BIL 617     P         18            9                                                               work looks both natural and dynamic. P Prerequisite:       Kathie Miranda | NYBG | 201BIL301C
Butterflies, Moths, and Pollinating Insects                                  BIL 618     P         15            9                                                               Botanical Drawing II                                       6 Tuesdays, 9/17–10/29 (no class 10/8), 6–9 pm
**Courses offered in the Fall-Winter Catalog                                                                                                                                     3 Thursdays, 3/14–3/28, 10 am–3:30 pm                      Katy Lyness | Manhattan | 201BIL301D
***Plus a final project that meets Certificate standards                                                                                                                         Betsy Rogers-Knox | NYBG | 193BIL348                       $435/$479 Certificate Requirement
P Courses with a prerequisite before you can register                                                                                                                            $359/$395 Certificate Elective

For information on the Tri-State Botanical Artists (TSBA) at NYBG and professional art organizations, see p. 55.

                                                                                                                                                                                 Illustration: Mullein Cycle, ©Betsy Rogers-Knox, NYBG Instructor
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                                              COLORED PENCIL
                                              Colored pencil line and tone can be applied to look
                                                                                                        WATERCOLOR TECHNIQUES: SEPIA WASH
                                                                                                        Use the warmth and elegance of sepia to enhance
                                                                                                                                                                  NEW! LEAVES IN THREE DIMENSIONS
                                                                                                                                                                  Leaves are endlessly varied—in their arrangement       VISITING ARTISTS
                                              like either drawing or painting, making it a versatile    your watercolor skills in washes, developing tone and     on the stem, their form and shape, their texture
                                              medium for creating botanical artwork. Focusing on        adding detail. Regardless of your watercolor abilities,   and margins. We will begin each class looking          Join us for these special workshops with
                                              color theory and application, you’ll learn a variety of
                                              techniques, including burnishing, tonal construction,
                                                                                                        you will gain painting confidence by working in
                                                                                                        monochromatic sepia paint—without worrying about
                                                                                                                                                                  at different types of leaves to inform our artwork.
                                                                                                                                                                  You’ll build on basic watercolor skills as you         Denise Walser-Kolar, Mindy Lighthipe, and Ann Swan
                                              and how to layer colors to achieve different hues and     color. At the same time, create paintings that are        learn to reproduce various textures and tones of
                                              color densities. P Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II     beautiful in their own right. P Prerequisite: Botanical   green, render believable veins, and create a sense     NEW! PAINTING SMALL FRUITS ON VELLUM
                                              Tuesdays, Wednesday, & Thursdays, 7/16–7/25,              Drawing II                                                of three dimensions as leaves turn in space.           Bring a timeless quality to your work by learning
                                              (no class 7/17), 10 am–2 pm                                                                                          P Prerequisite: Botanical Watercolor I
                                                                                                        3 Tuesdays, 4/2–4/16, 10 am–3:30 pm                                                                              to paint on vellum. Denise Walser-Kolar, whose
                                              Laura Vogel | NYBG | 201BIL415A                           Laura Vogel | NYBG | 194BIL414                            2 Saturdays, 7/13 & 7/20, 10 am–2:30 pm                luminous paintings have garnered awards from the
                                              6 Saturdays, 9/14–10/26 (no class 10/12), 10 am–1 pm                                                                Robin Jess | Manhattan | 201BIL488                     RHS and ASBA, will use short exercises, demos,
                                                                                                        $295/$315 Certificate Elective
Artists of all skill levels will enjoy        Laura Vogel | NYBG | 201BIL415B                                                                                                                                            and discussion of materials to teach you a variety
                                                                                                                                                                  $195/$215 Certificate Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         of techniques to help you gain confidence with this
these one-day workshops dedicated             $435/$479 Certificate Requirement                         COLORED PENCIL ON BLACK PAPER
                                                                                                                                                                  NEW! DAYLILIES IN COLORED PENCIL
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         surface. Whether you’re new to vellum or more
to basic watercolor techniques. In                                                                      Working with colored pencils, learn how to achieve
                                              BOTANICAL WATERCOLOR I                                                                                              AND WATERCOLOR                                         experienced, you will build your skills with plenty of
                                                                                                        a rich glow using multiple overlays of pigments that
each session, you’ll learn to capture                                                                                                                                                                                    individual attention as you paint small fruits or other
                                              This comprehensive class covers the basic                 give fruit an intriguing luminosity. The colors you       Practice layering watercolor, colored pencil, and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         subjects of your choice. P Prerequisite: Botanical
the beautiful colors and unique details       techniques of botanical watercolor. Learn how to use      think you know can change their appearance on             watercolor pencil to create rich color, detail,
                                              your brushes to make smooth, underlying washes, as                                                                                                                         Drawing II
of a different botanical subject. Plant                                                                 black paper. Learn how to control these changes           and form under the expert guidance of Wendy
                                              well as to create fine detail. Color theory will teach    and sequence your colors to capture fruits in all their   Hollender. You’ll experiment with a dynamic blend      Friday–Sunday, 4/5–4/7, 10 am–4:30 pm
and photo reference materials will be         you how paints interact, and how to select the right                                                                of botanical drawing and painting techniques while     Denise Walser-Kolar | NYBG | 194BIL616
                                                                                                        forms and vibrant hues. P Prerequisite: Botanical
provided by the instructor. No previous       colors for your subject. Paper selection, transferring    Drawing II                                                focusing on the structure of daylilies in bloom.
                                              preliminary drawings, and more will round out                                                                                                                              $445/$489 Certificate Elective
drawing or painting experience is                                                                                                                                 P Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing I
                                              this strong foundation for successful watercolor          Friday–Sunday, 5/3–5/5, 10 am–3:30 pm
required.                                     paintings. P Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II           Carol Ann Morley | NYBG | 194BIL363                       Friday–Sunday, 8/2–8/4, 10 am–3:30 pm
                                                                                                                                                                  Wendy Hollender | NYBG | 201BIL434
                                              5 Saturdays, 5/11–6/15 (no class 5/25),                   $295/$315 Certificate Elective                                                                                   NEW! BUTTERFLIES, MOTHS, AND POLLINATING INSECTS
                                              10:30 am–3:30 pm                                                                                                    $395/$435 Certificate Elective
NEW! MAGNOLIAS IN WATERCOLOR                                                                            NEW! CARNIVOROUS PLANTS                                                                                          Mindy Lighthipe, popular artist, and author of The Art of Botanical & Bird Illustration, leads this
                                              Susan Sapanara | Manhattan | 194BIL331A
WORKSHOP                                                                                                                                                          REFINED GRAPHITE RENDERING                             special workshop focused on accurately depicting pollinating insects in flight. Mindy will show you
                                              8 Mondays, 9/16–11/25 (no class 9/30, 10/14               Plants that “eat” animals have intrigued naturalists
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         how to render the anatomy and wing position of butterflies, moths, and bees so your paintings
Sunday, 3/31, 10 am–3:30 pm                   & 11/11), 6–9 pm                                          for centuries, from glistening sundews to vivid, almost   Though pencil drawings are generally considered
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         soar. You will be able to study museum specimens with a dissecting microscope
Laura Vogel | NYBG | 193BIL217                Rose Marie James | Manhattan | 201BIL331B                 erotic Venus’s flytraps. We’ll focus specifically on      to be "studies" for more complete renderings,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         to identify and capture fine details. P Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II
                                                                                                        accurately rendering the morphology of pitcher plants     graphite can also be used to produce finished
SPRING TULIPS IN WATERCOLOR                   8 Thursdays, 9/26–11/14, 10:30 am–1:30 pm                 with their magnificent and intricately patterned,         illustrations suitable for publication in scientific   Monday–Wednesday, 7/22–7/24, 10 am–3:30 pm
WORKSHOP                                      Laura Vogel | NYBG | 201BIL331C                           multicolored vases. You’ll use dissecting microscopes     journals. Using a graduated series of pencils          Mindy Lighthipe | NYBG | 201BIL618
Sunday, 4/14, 10 am–3:30 pm                   $569/$625 Certificate Requirement                         to examine specimens from the Nolen Greenhouses           as well as tortillons and erasers, learn how to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                         $445/$489 Certificate Elective
Laura Vogel | NYBG | 194BIL207A                                                                         in order to capture their essence in minute detail.       minimize the "evidence of the medium" to achieve
                                              PEN AND INK                                                P Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II                     results with a wide variety of values and crisp
Saturday, 5/4, 10 am–3:30 pm                  Pen and ink, among the most versatile and useful                                                                    detail. P Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II
Carrie Di Costanzo | Manhattan | 194BIL207B                                                             2 Tuesdays, 5/14 & 5/21 10 am–2:30 pm
                                              media, can be used to create high quality, easily
                                                                                                        Dick Rauh | NYBG | 194BIL389                              Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday, 8/12–8/14,
                                              reproducible drawings. Learn how to produce
NEW! SUCCULENTS IN WATERCOLOR                                                                                                                                     10 am–2:30 pm
                                              different strokes and how to create tone by using         $195/$215 Certificate Elective
WORKSHOP                                                                                                                                                          Scott Rawlins | NYBG | 201BIL370
                                              stipple, line, and crosshatch techniques.
Sunday, 6/16, 10 am–3:30 pm                   P Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II                      NEW! ANIMAL PORTRAITS                                     $255/$279 Certificate Elective
Sarah Wry | NYBG | 194BIL218                  Monday, Wednesday, & Friday, 7/8, 7/10, & 7/12,           Learn to approach animal portraiture from an
                                                                                                                                                                  BIRD NESTS IN SILVERPOINT                                                                                        NEW! VIBRANT COLOR AND TACTILE
                                              10 am–4:30 pm                                             anatomical perspective. We will see how structures                                                                                                                         TEXTURES
NEW! PEACHES IN WATERCOLOR                    Carol Ann Morley | NYBG | 201BIL400                       of the skeleton and musculature combine with              The intricate beauty of a bird's nest really shines
WORKSHOP                                                                                                                                                          when drawn in silverpoint, especially as the silver                                                              Ann Swan—RHS Gold Medalist and author of
                                                                                                        texture, coloration, and expression for realistic
                                              $435/$479 Certificate Requirement                                                                                   develops a soft patina over time. Using a silver                                                                 Botanical Painting with Colored Pencils —will share
Sunday, 7/14, 10 am–3:30 pm                                                                             portraits. Techniques will be directly applicable to
                                                                                                                                                                  wire held in a stylus, master an organic approach                                                                her many tips for creating rich, clean colors and
Carrie Di Costanzo | NYBG | 201BIL219         NEW! STONES AND SHELLS IN GRAPHITE
                                                                                                        all animals, domestic and wild, and we will cover
                                                                                                                                                                  to drawing a complex subject. Learn to prepare                                                                   realistic textures that help you capture velvety
                                                                                                        characteristic features of popular animal families,
                                              Intricacies of stones and shells are fun to draw!                                                                                                                                                                                    petals, strong highlights, and surface patterns.
NEW! RED GRAPES IN WATERCOLOR                                                                           including cats and dogs. P Prerequisite: Botanical        the substrate, develop a skillful handling of the
                                              Experiment with advanced graphite techniques to                                                                                                                                                                                      Explore using solvents and fluorescent colors in
WORKSHOP                                                                                                Drawing II                                                drawing material, and add touches of color to
                                              capture striking depressions, fissures, and striations                                                                                                                                                                               your mix and discuss the importance of planning:
                                                                                                                                                                  the finished drawing. BYOBN. P Prerequisite:
Sunday, 8/25, 10 am–3:30 pm                   of your natural science subjects. Please bring your       Monday–Wednesday, 6/24–6/26, 10 am–3:30 pm                                                                                                                                 when and in what order do you underpaint, blend,
                                                                                                                                                                  Botanical Drawing II
Carrie Di Costanzo | NYBG | 201BIL220         own collection to draw. Recommended specimens             Ariel Fleming | NYBG | 194BIL358                                                                                                                                           use resist, or emboss? We’ll have a go at all these
                                              include whelk or nautilus shells, sea urchin tests and                                                              3 Wednesdays, 9/11–9/25, 10 am–2:30 pm                                                                           techniques that bring depth, realism, and interest to
                                                                                                        $379/$419 Certificate Elective
NEW! LILIES IN WATERCOLOR                     natural stones, polished river stones, or gemstones.                                                                Linda M. Nemergut | NYBG | 201BIL351                                                                             your finished colored pencil work. P Prerequisite:
WORKSHOP                                       P Prerequisite: Botanical Drawing II                                                                                                                                                                                                Botanical Drawing II
                                                                                                                                                                  $285/$315 Certificate Elective
Sunday, 9/15, 10 am–3:30 pm                   3 Saturdays, 3/30–4/27 (no class 4/6 & 4/20),                                                                                                                                                                                        Wednesday–Friday, 5/29–5/31, 10 am–4:30 pm
Sarah Wry | NYBG | 201BIL221                  10 am–1 pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Ann Swan | NYBG | 194BIL617
                                              Kathie Miranda | Manhattan | 193BIL492
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   $445/$489 Certificate Elective
Registration fee for each section:            $285/$315 Certificate Elective
$95/$105
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Illustrations from top to bottom:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Raspberries, ©Denise Walser-Kolar
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Blue Morpho, ©Mindy Lighthipe
                                                                                 INSTRUCTOR BIOS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT NYBG.ORG/ADULTED                                                                                                                                           Daylily, ©Ann Swan
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         Do you have a desire to get closer to nature? Take a botany class and gain a deeper
         understanding of how plants connect us to the natural world. Botanical studies

BOTANY
         explore all aspects of plant growth and development, plant communities, and the role
         of plants in ecosystems. At the everyday level, botany can be your gateway to herbal
         healing, foraging for wild edibles, cross-cultural understanding, or just a deeper
         appreciation of nature’s seasonal beauty.

         THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
         The NYBG Botany Certificate Program is designed to deepen a student’s scientific
         understanding of the plant kingdom. Engage in subjects such as native flora, ethnobotany,
         ecology, and botanical nomenclature. Courses reflect the Garden’s strengths in botanical
         science research, as well as its world-famous and unequalled resources—the William and             “I started taking NYBG classes out of
         Lynda Steere Herbarium, housing 7.8 million dried plant specimens, and the LuEsther T. Mertz         curiosity and have been hooked ever
         Library, with its collection of more than 550,000 volumes, nearly 12,000 serial titles, and over     since! After I graduated with a Botany
         11 million archival documents.                                                                       Certificate, my wine business took
         During the course of the program, students will come to know plants: how they function,
                                                                                                              off, and I am now a NYBG instructor
         grow, develop, and reproduce; and learn to identify a wide array of plants by stems, leaves,         myself. Attending NYBG classes—
         flowers, and fruits.                                                                                 led by extremely knowledgeable
                                                                                                              teachers who also share their real-life
         CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS                                                                             experiences—is an eye-opening and
         COURSE                                          CODE       HOURS*                          PAGE      life-changing experience, both on a
         Plant Structure                                 BOT 315 		   24                              13      personal and professional level.”
         Plant Physiology**                              BOT 316 P    21                              —
         Plant Diversity                                 BOT 317 P    24                              13            — TRÉMEUR ARBOR, 2018 Graduate
         Dendrology: Woody Plant Identification          BOT 375 		   15                              13                      Owner, winebotany.com
         Herbaceous Plant Identification                 BOT 376 		   15                              13
         One of the four Native Flora courses: 			                    12                              —
           Native Flora in Autumn**                      BOT 331 			                                  —
           Native Flora in Winter**                      BOT 332 			                                  —
           Native Flora in Spring                        BOT 333 			                                  13    QUESTIONS?
           Native Flora in Summer                        BOT 334			                                   13    CONTACT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
         Elective Credits (See current electives below)			            58                                    JAMIE BOYER, PH.D.,
         TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS			                                     169                                    AT JBOYER@NYBG.ORG

         ELECTIVES
         COURSE                                                         CODE            HOURS*      PAGE
         Botanical Latin                                                GAR 360		         10          12
         Nature’s Pharmacy                                              BOT 346            4          12
         The Science of Tree Communication                              BOT 385		          6          12
         Spring Mushrooms                                               BOT 330		          6          12
         Microscope Basics                                              BOT 398		          6          13
         Systematic Botany                                              BOT 432 P         21          13
         Evolution and the Tree of Life: Problem-Solving Through Life   BOT 390		          3          12
         Saving the Plants of the World                                 BOT 386		          3          12
         Forest Ecology                                                 BOT 326		         12          13
         Grasses, Sedges, and Rushes                                    BOT 319		          4          13
         Morphology of Flowering Plants                                 BOT 431		         16          13

         *Course hours do not include exam hours
         **Courses offered in the Fall-Winter Catalog

         P   Courses with a prerequisite before you can register

         REGISTER ONLINE AT NYBG.ORG/ADULTED OR CALL 800.322.NYBG (6924)
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                                                      BOTANICAL LATIN                                             SPRING MUSHROOMS                                        NEW! MICROSCOPE BASICS                                    PLANT STRUCTURE                                          HERBACEOUS PLANT IDENTIFICATION
                                                      Botanical Latin is essential for anyone with a serious      As the mushroom season awakens, discover how and        It takes some finesse, but we can help you build your     Get a solid grounding in the basic plant body, from      Herbaceous plants occupy prairies, wetlands,
                                                      interest in identifying plants. But, contrary to popular    where to hunt for Oysters, Inky Caps, Wine Caps,        confidence and ability with microscopes to view a         the cell to the roots, stems, leaves, flowers, and       forest understories, and many other habitats. The
                                                      belief, mastering Latin plant names need not be             Dryad’s Saddle, Reishi, and the early spring Chicken    variety of fungi and plant material. We’ll show you       fruits. After an overview of microscope use and          identifying characteristics of this diverse group of
                                                      intimidating or boring. Review the rules of taxonomy,       Mushroom. Even the elusive Morels occur throughout      how to adjust and calibrate the eyepiece, focus on        fundamental science in the first session, you’ll use     plants are often quite different from those of woody
                                                      Latin grammar, and pronunciation, and learn the             the metropolitan region, and spring is the ideal time   both thick and thin specimens, and properly light         both dissecting and compound light microscopes to        plants. You’ll learn the fundamental herbaceous
                                                      history of the binomial system in use today.                to find them. Learn to correctly identify mushrooms,    your subject. You’ll also learn to thinly slice, stain,   observe plant anatomy. Moving on, we’ll introduce        plant identification characteristics, as well as some
                                                                                                                  how to differentiate them from look-alikes, and get     and make permanent mounts so you can create your          the base-level chemistry required for understanding      specialized ones for select native and cultivated
                                                      5 Mondays, 3/11–4/8, 6:15–8:15 pm
                                                                                                                  recipes for the best ways to prepare them in a meal.    very own slide library.                                   the world of plants.                                     species. Focus will be on broad-leaved plants rather
                                                      Jennifer Bakshi | Manhattan | 193GAR360B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             than grasses, sedges, and rushes.
                                                                                                                  2 Thursdays, 4/18 & 4/25, 10 am–1 pm                    2 Wednesdays, 5/22 & 5/29, 10 am–1 pm                     9 Thursdays, 3/14–5/16✐ (no class 4/18), 5–8 pm
                                                      5 Wednesdays, 9/25–10/30 (no class 10/9),
                                                                                                                  Paul Sadowski | NYBG | 194BOT330A                       Paul Sadowski | NYBG | 194BOT398A                         Nicole Fusco | NYBG | 193BOT315B                         6 Tuesdays, 5/7–6/11✐, 5–8 pm
                                                      10:30–12:30 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Michael Hagen | NYBG | 194BOT376
                                                      Jennifer Bakshi | NYBG | 201GAR360A                         2 Mondays, 4/29 & 5/6, 10 am–1 pm                       2 Thursdays, 7/18 & 7/25, 6–9 pm                          9 Thursdays, 9/19–11/14✐, 10 am–1 pm
                                                                                                                  Paul Sadowski | Manhattan | 194BOT330B                  Paul Sadowski | Manhattan | 201BOT398B                    Steve Kutos | NYBG | 201BOT315P                          $355/$395 Certificate Requirement
                                                      $255/$279 Certificate Elective
                                                                                                                  $145/$159 Certificate Elective                          $145/$159 Certificate Elective                            $559/$615 Certificate Requirement
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             MORPHOLOGY OF FLOWERING PLANTS
                                                      NATURE’S PHARMACY
                                                                                                                  BASIC PLANT ID                                          FOREST ECOLOGY                                            PLANT DIVERSITY                                          Angiosperms (flowering plants) are the dominant
                                                      For centuries herbs and spices have been prized not
                                                                                                                                                                          Explore the basic principles that influence the                                                                    plants in most of the world’s habitats today. Through
                                                      just for their flavors, but as state-of-the-art medicine.   Are you a plant-lover eager to up your game and start                                                             Explore the myriad structures and life cycles of the
                                                                                                                                                                          ecological relationships of the forest ecosystem.                                                                  laboratory demonstrations and dissections, examine
                                                      Learn about a variety of plants historically used for       distinguishing one species from another? Then this                                                                vast diversity of plants, algae, fungi, and bacteria.
                                                                                                                                                                          Using the Garden grounds as a site for observation                                                                 the morphology of flowers, fruits, and vegetative plant
                                                      first aid, to revitalize the immune system, and to treat    is the class for you! Using commonly known plants,                                                                Delve into the evolutionary reasons behind how
  The Garden’s world-renowned                                                                                                                                             and field study, learn to understand the forces that                                                               parts. You’ll also learn about the development of these
                                                      and prevent asthma, insomnia, sinusitis, bronchitis,        you’ll learn the terminology used to describe their                                                               and why scientists have divided and classified
                                                                                                                                                                          shape our natural environment—the Northeast                                                                        structures. P Prerequisite: Plant Structure
  scientists use cutting-edge tools                   colds and flu, and much more. Join us—you’ll be             growing habits and structures. This vocabulary will                                                               these organisms. We will also discuss biomes and
  to discover and preserve Earth’s                    a much smarter shopper on your next visit to the            help you recognize and describe key differences in      Woodland. Labs and lectures provide an experience         ecological concepts. P Prerequisite: Plant Structure     6 Fridays, 5/17–6/28✐, (no class 5/31),
                                                      health-food store! Please bring lunch.                      plant forms, from roots to fruits. We’ll also cover     that expands your skills for the stewardship of plants.                                                            10 am–1:10 pm
  botanical diversity. Share their                                                                                                                                                                                                  9 Mondays, 4/29–7/1✐ (no class 5/27), 5–8 pm
                                                                                                                  basic botanical nomenclature.                           Dress for the weather.                                                                                             TBA | NYBG | 194BOT431S
  insights and field experiences in                   Sunday, 3/3, 10 am–2:30 pm                                                                                                                                                    Jamie Boyer, Ph.D. | NYBG | 194BOT317S
  far-flung locales, as they unlock the               Andrea Candee | NYBG | 193BOT346B                           2 Tuesdays, 6/18 & 6/25, 5–8 pm                         4 Wednesdays, 8/28–9/25 (no class 9/4),                                                                            $395/$435 Certificate Elective
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    9 Mondays, 10/7–12/16✐ (no class 10/14 & 11/11),
                                                                                                                  Katie Bronson | NYBG | 194BOT308B                       5:30–8:30 pm
  mysteries of exotic and local flora                 Saturday, 9/21, 10 am–2:30 pm                                                                                                                                                 5–8 pm
                                                                                                                                                                          Elle Barnes | NYBG | 201BOT326                                                                                     NATIVE FLORA IN SUMMER
  in these engaging sessions.                         Amy Anthony | Manhattan | 201BOT346A                        Saturday, 7/27, 10 am–4 pm                                                                                        Jamie Boyer, Ph.D. | NYBG | 202BOT317A
                                                                                                                  Elle Barnes | Manhattan | 201BOT308C                    $295/$325 Certificate Elective                                                                                     Learn to identify native and introduced herbs, ferns,
                                                      $115/$125 Certificate Elective                                                                                                                                                $559/$615 Certificate Requirement                        shrubs, and trees as they appear in summer, and get to
  NEW! EVOLUTION AND THE TREE OF
                                                                                                                  $145/$159                                               GRASSES, SEDGES, AND RUSHES                                                                                        know plants that may be found in fields, on roadsides,
  LIFE: PROBLEM-SOLVING THROUGH TIME                                                                                                                                                                                                DENDROLOGY: WOODY PLANT
                                                      THE SCIENCE OF TREE COMMUNICATION                                                                                                                                                                                                      and in woodlands and wetlands. Learn about basic
  Over billions of years, life on Earth has evolved                                                                                                                       This group of plants challenges even trained              IDENTIFICATION
                                                      Trees may appear to be strong and silent, but                                                                                                                                                                                          plant structure and taxonomy. You’ll also make your
  in all its marvelous diversity. In this talk and                                                                                                                        botanists, but with expert guidance, you can learn        From towering tulip trees to creeping partridge
                                                      they can “talk”—to one another, to other plants,                                                                                                                                                                                       own plant collections. You may borrow a herbarium
  walk through the Haupt Conservatory and                                                                                                                                 how to identify wild native grasses and some
                                                      and to animals and insects. Discover how trees                                                                                                                                berries, woody plants make up the forests of the         press ($30 deposit required). Please bring sunscreen.
  Pfizer Lab, Dr. Dennis Stevenson explains the                                                                                                                           of the more popular landscaping ones. Sedges
                                                      communicate via chemical signals in the air (to warn                                                                                                                          Northeast. Learn to identify trees, shrubs, and woody
  Tree of Life (family tree of plants) and how                                                                                                                            (Cyperaceae) and rushes (Juncaceae), often confused                                                                4 Fridays, 6/21–7/19 (no class 7/5), 10 am–1 pm
                                                      each other of insect attacks), as well as through                                                                                                                             vines by their vegetative characteristics, using their
  its information is applied to contemporary                                                                                                                              with grasses (Poaceae), are included. Please bring                                                                 Nancy Slowik | NYBG | 194BOT334
  problems in human endeavors. We will explore        complex fungal networks underground to transfer                                                                                                                               scientific and common names. The focus is on both
                                                                                                                                                                          lunch and dress for the weather.                          native and naturalized species, as well as some of
  plant fossils and examine unique ways plants        nutrients and resources to one another (sometimes                                                                                                                                                                                      $295/$325 Certificate Requirement
  have adapted to environmental change. Then,         to assist sick trees).                                                                                              Sunday, 9/22, 10 am–2:30 pm                               the most commonly planted in New York City. Class
  in the laboratory, we will see how scientists                                                                                                                           Regina Alvarez | NYBG | 201BOT319                         meets outdoors, rain or shine. Bring a hand lens
                                                      2 Tuesdays, 4/2 & 4/9, 10 am–1 pm
  use data to revise the Tree of Life and design                                                                                                                                                                                    10x or greater.
                                                      Steve Kutos | NYBG | 194BOT385A                                                                                     $89/$95 Certificate Elective
  genetic research.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 6 Saturdays, 4/13–6/1✐, (no class 4/20 & 5/25),
                                                      2 Wednesdays, 5/8 & 5/15, 6–9 pm
  Tuesday, 4/16, 10 am–1 pm                                                                                                                                               SYSTEMATIC BOTANY                                         10:30 am–1:30 pm
                                                      Steve Kutos | Manhattan | 194BOT385B
  Dennis Stevenson, Ph.D. | NYBG | 194BOT390                                                                      NEW! MYCOREMEDIATION: CAN                               Survey the major families of the angiosperms              James Kaechele | NYBG | 194BOT375
                                                      $125/$139 Certificate Elective                                                                                      (flowering plants) and learn the characteristics and
                                                                                                                  MUSHROOMS HELP HEAL THE PLANET?                                                                                   $379/$415 Certificate Requirement
  NEW! SAVING THE PLANTS OF                                                                                                                                               principles used to classify them. This course covers
  THE WORLD                                           WHAT’S THIS TREE ON MY BLOCK                                Discover how fungi are being used to degrade
                                                                                                                  pollutants and clean up the environment by filtering    newly recognized higher order groupings of species,       NATIVE FLORA IN SPRING
  Never in human history have plant species           Did you know there are over 200 tree species                                                                        evolutionary trends in reproductive and vegetative
  been more endangered with extinction. Join                                                                      water, removing heavy metals from soil, remediating                                                               Our native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs signal
                                                      growing on the streets of Manhattan? Learn to                                                                       structures, and recently reconstructed evolutionary
  Vice President for Conservation Strategy Brian                                                                  microbes, and breaking down plastics. Mycologist                                                                  rebirth in spring. Learn to identify them and become
                                                      distinguish among the five most common genera                                                                       histories (phylogenies) of plants. P Prerequisite:
  Boom and discover the varied strategies NYBG                                                                    John Michelotti will discuss current mycoremediation                                                              familiar with their structure and taxonomy. Take part
                                                      and pinpoint particular species in this quick intro to                                                              Plant Diversity
  scientists use to confront this urgent threat—                                                                  efforts around the world—including his own work                                                                   in field walks and classroom sessions, and practice
                                                      tree identification. If you have mystery trees in your
  from conservation genetics to documenting                                                                       in Ecuador. Pet owners will even learn to build a       8 Tuesdays, 9/3–10/22✐, 12:30–3:30 pm                     using taxonomic keys. Students are required to make
                                                      neighborhood, bring photos and we’ll identify them
  key areas of biodiversity worldwide. Learn                                                                      remediation bucket to treat bacteria in used kitty      TBA | NYBG | 201BOT432S                                   their own collections of plants and may borrow a
                                                      together. We’ll spend some time outdoors too, so
  how to use Garden Navigator to locate rare,                                                                     litter and other pet waste.                                                                                       herbarium press ($30 deposit required).
                                                      dress for the weather.                                                                                              $495/$545 Certificate Elective
  threatened plant species conserved ex situ                                                                                                                                                                                        4 Fridays, 4/12–5/10 (no class 4/19), 10 am–1 pm
                                                                                                                  Saturday, 6/15, 10 am–1 pm
  at NYBG, then journey into our Native Plant         Saturday, 4/6, 2–4 pm
                                                                                                                  John Michelotti | Manhattan | 194BOT298A                                                                          Nancy Slowik | NYBG | 194BOT333
  Garden to see them live. Visit the Steere           James Kaechele | Manhattan | 194BOT223
  Herbarium’s lab to explore the tools used to                                                                    Tuesday, 7/23, 10 am–1 pm                                                                                         $295/$325 Certificate Requirement
                                                      $59/$65
  help secure a place for plants suspected to                                                                     John Michelotti | NYBG | 201BOT298B
  be at risk on the influential IUCN Red List of
                                                                                                                  $75/$85
  Threatened Species.
  Friday, 8/9, 10 am–1 pm | Brian Boom, Ph.D.                                                                                                                             ✐ Exam on last class date
  NYBG | 201BOT386

  Each section: $75/$85 Certificate Elective                                              INSTRUCTOR BIOS CAN BE FOUND ONLINE AT NYBG.ORG/ADULTED                         Illustration: Stink Plant (detail), ©Betsy Rogers-Knox, NYBG Instructor
ADULT EDUCATION | SPRING-SUMMER 2019 - New York Botanical ...
ADULT EDUCATION URBAN NATURALIST | 15

                   “What a truly rewarding class                      CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS                                                                                         FIELD SKETCHING
                                                                      COURSE                                  CODE       HOURS                                                 PAGE    Take your naturalist game to the next level by
                   and field experience! I learned                    Introduction to Natural History         NAT 300 		   12                                                    15    learning how to sketch. Drawing asks you to slow

URBAN NATURALIST   so much about the incredible
                   diversity of plants on our beloved
                                                                      Natural History of Birds**
                                                                      Natural History of Insects
                                                                      Urban Ecology Field Study Workshop
                                                                                                              NAT 321
                                                                                                              NAT 322
                                                                                                              NAT 323 P
                                                                                                                           12
                                                                                                                            9
                                                                                                                            9
                                                                                                                                                                                 —
                                                                                                                                                                                 15
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                                                                                                                                                                                       down and closely observe what you see, which
                                                                                                                                                                                       helps you identify unfamiliar species and investigate
                                                                                                                                                                                       ecological connections. Botanical artist and avid
                                                                                                                                                                                       birder Frank Guida will show you tips and tricks to
                   little planet. I have never in my                  Two of the four Native Flora courses: 			            24                                                    15    accurately capture nature’s important details.
                                                                        Native Flora in Autumn**              BOT 331 			                                                        —
                   life seen so many different                                                                                                                                         No previous drawing experience required.
                                                                        Native Flora in Winter**              BOT 332 			                                                        —
                   birds or experienced such deep                                                                                                                                      2 Sundays, 5/19 & 6/9 (Rain date 6/23), 10 am–1 pm
                                                                        Native Flora in Spring                BOT 333 			                                                        15
                                                                                                                                                                                       Frank Guida | NYBG | 194NAT400
                                                                        Native Flora in Summer                BOT 334			                                                         15
                   appreciation for them.”                                                                                                                                             $145/$159 Certificate Elective
                                                                      Elective Credits			30
                                                                      TOTAL REQUIRED HOURS 			                             96
                    — JACK BURKHALTER, Urban Naturalist student                                                                                                                        NEW! WATCHING BUTTERFLY WINGS:
                                                                      ELECTIVES                                                                                                        IDENTIFICATION AND APPRECIATION

                                                                      COURSE                                                                  CODE                HOURS        PAGE    What do you see when looking at a butterfly? How do
                                                                                                                                                                                       you describe its appearance and make sense of its
                                                                      Field Sketching                                                         NAT 400 		             6           15
                   THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM                            Watching Butterfly Wings: Identification and Appreciation               NAT 415 		             9           15
                                                                                                                                                                                       daily habits and behavior? Where do you go to find
                                                                                                                                                                                       interesting or unusual species? And once you have
                                                                      All Botany courses (pages 12–13) count toward the 30 required elective hours.                                    identified a butterfly species, what else should you
                   The NYBG Urban Naturalist Certificate                                                                                                                               take time to notice? Celebrated author and butterfly
                   Program equips you with the observation,           **Courses offered in the Fall–Winter Catalog                                                                     expert Rick Cech helps participants develop field
                   identification, and documentation skills you       P Courses with a prerequisite before you can register                                                            observation and ID skills that enrich their technical
                   need to become an effective environmental                                                                                                                           ability and appreciation of the lepidopteran world.
                   steward. Using NYBG grounds and select                                                                                                                              3 Thursdays, 6/13–6/27, 10 am–1 pm
                   New York City Parks, you will learn to keenly      INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL HISTORY                          NEW! NATURAL HISTORY OF INSECTS                         Rick Cech | NYBG | 194NAT415
                   observe the natural world, create scientifically   Naturalists are keen observers of the world around       Delve into the fascinating world of the creatures
                                                                                                                                                                                       $295/$325 Certificate Elective
                                                                      them and have played an integral role in the evolution   that make up 84% of the Animal Kingdom—what
                   useful records of your observations, and
                                                                      of scientific thought. Now you can be one too!           renowned biologist E.O. Wilson once called “the
                   investigate the interrelationships between                                                                                                                          NATIVE FLORA IN SUMMER
                                                                      Learn how to identify plants and animals using a         little things that run the world.” We’ll discuss the
                   species. NYBG Urban Naturalists work               10x hand lens, dichotomous keys, and field guides.       roles that insects play—both in maintaining healthy     Learn to identify native and introduced herbs, ferns,
                   as environmental educators, help manage            We’ll discuss ecological processes and how they are      ecosystems as well as their own complex social          shrubs, and trees as they appear in summer, and
                   invasive species in local parks, and volunteer     impacted by the urban environment. Significant time      systems. Explore the wonder of metamorphosis and        get to know plants that may be found in fields, on
                                                                      will be spent on outside, including tagging monarch      the amazing variety of defensive strategies and         roadsides, and in woodlands and wetlands. Learn
                   with our EcoFlora project to help document
                                                                      butterflies in Marine Park, Brooklyn. Novices and        adaptations they have developed to survive. We will     about basic plant structure and taxonomy. You’ll also
                   NYC plant species.                                                                                                                                                  make your own plant collections. You may borrow a
                                                                      seasoned nature-lovers alike are welcome!                also spend ample time in the field observing insects
                                                                                                                               and learning to identify them.                          herbarium press ($30 deposit required). Please
                   FIELD STUDY PROJECT                                4 Wednesdays, 4/10–4/24, (Rain date 5/1),                                                                        bring sunscreen.
                                                                      10 am–1 pm                                               3 Thursdays, 5/16–5/30 (Rain date 6/6),
                   In order to receive a Certificate, you must        Karla Risdon-Nugent | NYBG & Pelham Bay Park             10 am–1 pm                                              4 Fridays, 6/21–7/19 (no class 7/5), 10 am–1 pm
                   complete an in-depth study of a natural site       194NAT300A                                               Ken Chaya | NYBG & Central Park | 194NAT322             Nancy Slowik | NYBG | 194BOT334
                   of your choosing based on observations             4 Wednesdays, 6/18–7/16, (Rain date 7/23), 6–9 pm        $225/$245 Certificate Requirement                       $295/$325 Certificate Requirement
                   made there over many months that includes          Gabriel Willow | Manhattan & Central Park
                   a survey of the plants and animals found           194NAT300B                                               NEW! URBAN ECOLOGY FIELD STUDY
                   there and a plan for how the site can be           $295/$325 Certificate Requirement                        Learn to measure and monitor the ecological
                   improved to provide ecological and social                                                                   diversity observed and celebrated in and around
                   benefits. Guidelines are available in the          NATIVE FLORA IN SPRING                                   New York City environs. Practice using field
                                                                      Our native wildflowers, trees, and shrubs signal         techniques for recording observations in nature
                   Registration Office.
                                                                      rebirth in spring. Learn to identify them and become     while walking along trails in the Garden. Explore
                                                                      familiar with their structure and taxonomy. Take part    the biodiversity within your chosen study patch
                                                                      in field walks and classroom sessions, and practice      and incorporate methods for assessing vegetation,
                                                                      using taxonomic keys. Students are required to make      animal life, and habitats. You will prepare a report
                                                                      their own collections of plants and may borrow a         based on data collected and presented in class,
                                                                      herbarium press ($30 deposit required).                  which will become part of your final project.
                                                                                                                                P Prerequisite: Introduction to Natural History
                                                                      4 Fridays, 4/12–5/10 (no class 4/19), 10 am–1 pm
                                                                      Nancy Slowik | NYBG | 194BOT333                          3 Wednesdays, 6/5–6/19 (Rain date 6/26),
                   QUESTIONS?
                                                                                                                               10 am–1 pm
                   CONTACT PROGRAM COORDINATOR                        $295/$325 Certificate Requirement                        Nancy Slowik | NYBG & Central Park | 194NAT323
                   NANCY SLOWIK
                   AT NATCOORDINATOR@NYBG.ORG                                                                                  $225/$245 Certificate Requirement

                                                                      Illustration: Cypripedium parviflorum var. pubescens, ©Carol Woodin, NYBG Instructor
                                                                      REGISTER ONLINE AT NYBG.ORG/ADULTED OR CALL 800.322.NYBG (6924)
ADULT EDUCATION | SPRING-SUMMER 2019 - New York Botanical ...
ADULT EDUCATION CRAFTS & DIY | 17

                                              MUSHROOM PAPERMAKING                                                                                      GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: SPRING WILDFLOWERS                       NEW! WATERCOLOR BASICS
                                              Use bracket fungi to create beautiful, earth-toned                                                        Gather your friends, sisters, or mom for a night           You loved her recent New Yorker covers! Award-
                                              sheets of paper under the expert guidance of mycologist                                                   of fun at our Midtown Center. Get creative as you          winning artist and seasoned educator Jenny Kroik is

CRAFTS & DIY                                  Dorothy Smullen. This hands-on class will walk you
                                              step-by-step through the papermaking process, and
                                              introduce you to the many different mushrooms you
                                              can use for a variety of hues. Your friends will be
                                                                                                                                                        put together your own professional-looking floral
                                                                                                                                                        arrangement while enjoying hors d’oeuvres, music,
                                                                                                                                                        and the company of other women. One part class,
                                                                                                                                                        one part party, Girls’ Night Out is a wonderful way
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   known for the loosely rendered, evocative scenes she
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   describes as “very responsive—like a journal.” Using
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   cut flowers as your subject, you will learn the basics
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   of painting with watercolor or take your work to the
                                              Instagramming your thank you cards in no time.                                                            to unwind while learning something new.
Let Mother Nature be your muse!                                                                                                                                                                                    next level in a casual environment. Have fun while
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   experimenting with color and creativity!
                                              Saturday, 4/6, 11 am–2:30 pm                                                                              Wednesday, 5/1, 6:30–8:30 pm
We make it easy—all materials are included!   Dorothy Smullen | NYBG | 194CRF130                                                                        Jordan Chapelle | Manhattan | 194CRF170A                   Tuesday, 6/11, 6:30–8:30 pm
                                              $79/$85                                                                                                   Thursday, 6/27, 6:30–8:30 pm                               Jenny Kroik | Manhattan | 194CRF277A
                                                                                                                                                        Jordan Chapelle | Manhattan | 194CRF170B                   Saturday, 7/20, 12–2 pm
                                              PAPER PEONIES WITH LIVIA CETTI
                                                                                                                                                        $129/$139                                                  Jenny Kroik | NYBG | 201CRF277B
                                              Livia Cetti—the celebrated artist who “makes paper
                                              bloom” (The New Yorker)—returns to the Garden to                                                          BOTANICAL BLUES: CYANOTYPE                                 $95/$105
                                              show you how to create a three-dimensional blossom
                                                                                                                                                        Harness sunlight to create dreamlike botanical images      INDIGO DYE WORKSHOP
                                              from hand-dyed crepe paper and tissue paper to
                                                                                                                                                        in rich blues. Pioneered in the 1840s, cyanotype is a
                                              make beautiful creations. You will fashion a high-style   Make a living fashion statement!                                                                           Create a vibrant pair of tea towels by dyeing them
                                                                                                                                                        type of photography that doesn’t use a camera. Under
                                              peony, from stem to stamen by cutting and shaping                                                         the expert guidance of artist William Waitzman, you        in alluring, ancient indigo! You’ll experiment with
                                              your paper into petals that you will assemble using                                                       will make 4–6 prints, while exploring the best ways        several different ways to create patterns using
                                              wire and floral tape. You’ll take home an exquisite,                                                      to prep your paper with light-sensitive chemicals and      traditional Japanese shibori techniques. Textile artist
                                              lifelike flower that will brighten your home regardless                                                   compose your image using pressed plants.                   Molly George will also show you just how easy it is to
                                              of the season.                                                                                                                                                       create an organic indigo vat with only three natural
                                                                                                                                                        Saturday, 5/18 (rain date 5/19), 10:30 am–3 pm             ingredients so you can continue the fun at home!
                                              Wednesday, 4/10, 10 am–1 pm                                                                               William Waitzman | NYBG | 194CRF128A
                                              Livia Cetti | NYBG | 194CRF250                                                                                                                                       Thursday, 7/18, 6–9 pm
                                                                                                                                                        Saturday, 7/13 (rain date 7/14), 10:30 am–3 pm
                                              $149/$165                                                                                                                                                            Molly George | Manhattan | 201CRF164A
                                                                                                                                                        William Waitzman | NYBG | 201CRF128B
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Saturday, 9/21, 12–3 pm
                                              LAVENDER WREATH                                                                                           $139/$155
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Molly George | NYBG | 201CRF164B
                                              In this popular wreath-making class, explore the
                                                                                                                                                        NEW! BOTANICAL BRACELETS                                   $115/$125
                                              best techniques for lavender harvesting, drying, and
                                              arranging. You will weave the base of your wreath                                                         Why restrict flowers to a vase or succulents to a
                                              using wild vines, then attach bundles of blue lavender                                                    pot? The new trend is to “wear” them! Create unique
                                              and other aromatic herbs, such as lemon leaf, bay,                                                        necklaces, earrings, bracelets, or pins—while learning
                                              rosemary, artemisia, and roses. Your finished wreath                                                      simple techniques you can apply to many projects.
                                              will make a great addition to any home.                                                                   Wednesday, 5/15, 11 am–2 pm
                                              Sunday, 4/14, 11 am–1:30 pm                                                                               Renee Marsh | NYBG | 194CRF255A
                                              Diana Conklin | NYBG | 194CRF150                                                                          Wednesday, 8/7, 11 am–2 pm
                                              $115/$125                                                                                                 Renee Marsh | Manhattan | 201CRF255B
                                                                                                                                                        $95/$105
                                              NEW! FLORAL CROWNS
                                              Simple yet elegant—floral crowns evoke nature and         Have fun while dabbling in watercolor.          LIVING DÉCOR: TERRARIUMS WITH AIR
                                              romance. Far from being a hippie throwback, they                                                          PLANTS & ORCHIDS
                                              remain trendy for summer music festivals, parties,                                                        Create a mini rain forest with air plants and orchids
                                              and even Parisian runways (check out Rodarte’s                                                            in an open, lantern-style terrarium. Maria Colletti,
                                              spring 2018 show!). Join us for a lively workshop in                                                      author of Terrariums: Gardens Under Glass, will guide
                                              which you fashion your own crown using seasonal                                                           you as you design your own. She’ll also provide
                                              blooms and fresh foliage. You’ll add textural elements                                                    instruction on the care and maintenance of your
                                              for your own unique flair.                                                                                miniature plant world.                                        NEW! GELATIN PRINTING:
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      PRESERVING PLANT SPECIMENS
                                              Monday, 4/15, 10 am–12 pm                                                                                 Tuesday, 5/21, 6:30–8:30 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Lillian Melcher, whose breathtaking
                                              Nsombi Woodson | NYBG | 194CRF184A                                                                        Maria Colletti | Manhattan | 194CRF167
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      illustrations grace the pages of The Adventures
                                              Monday, 6/17, 6:30–8:30 pm                                                                                $115/$125                                                     of Alexander von Humboldt, discusses how
                                              Nsombi Woodson | Manhattan | 194CRF184B                                                                                                                                 the explorers of old recorded the botanical
                                                                                                                                                        NEW! LANDSCAPE DRAWING EN PLEIN AIR
                                              $125/$139                                                                                                                                                               specimens they found while fording river rapids
                                                                                                                                                        Channel your inner Monet while you spend a morning            and climbing mountain tops! Then you will
                                              NEW! FLORALIA: DYEING WITH FLOWERS
                                                                                                                                                        drawing in the Garden! Botanical artist Frank Guida           experiment with color and layering using a
                                                                                                                                                        covers basic design principles, including focal point,        similar, rewarding technique to make extremely
                                              Uncover the hidden and powerful color properties of                                                       contrast, perspective, line, and gesture, as well as how
                                              flowers, as well as the history and basics of dyeing                                                                                                                    detailed impressions of leaves and flowers
                                                                                                                                                        to choose a subject that translates well on the page.
                                              with plants by using different flowers to create tones                                                                                                                  from the Garden. Go home with an exquisite
                                                                                                                                                        Then, you will go out on grounds to practice what you’ve
                                              from yellow and orange to pink and purple. Each                                                                                                                         record of your visit to NYBG.
                                                                                                                                                        learned. Beginners and experienced artists alike will
                                              participant will receive one silk scarf to dye during                                                     receive individual guidance to hone their skills.             Saturday, 4/20, 10 am–1 pm
                                              the workshop.
                                                                                                                                                        Thursday, 6/6 (Rain date: 6/7), 10 am–2 pm                    Lillian Melcher | NYBG | 194CRF134
                                              Friday, 5/31, 2–5 pm                                                                                      Frank Guida | NYBG | 194CRF198                                $95/$105
                                              Maria Elena Pombo | NYBG | 194CRF274
                                                                                                        Create patterned tea towels with rich indigo.   $95/$105
                                              $115/$125
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