The Flower
Freelance Intensive

4-Day Course for Aspiring and Experienced Freelancers and Floral Design Team Members

The Maryland, Washington D.C., and Virginia regions boast an abundance of talented and dynamic event florists. From the top of the Hay Adams to the picturesque vineyards of Northern Virginia and the elegant private residences on the Eastern Shore, we excel in transforming spaces with floral artistry. We invite you to elevate your skills alongside us.

This intensive course will delve into every aspect of floral design, emphasizing speed and precision in creating stunning arrangements, as well as mastering the art of crisis management with unwavering poise. Learn from the region’s top florists, who will offer fresh insights and invaluable feedback, ensuring even the most experienced designers enhance their craft.

The workshop takes place March 4-7, 2025

Flower Fundamentals:
Your Workshop Guide

This class is appropriate for those with and without experience. Please bring a strong work ethic, the ability to be physically active for long periods of time and a love of flowers. 

If you're a floral business owner with a referral, please complete the form at the bottom of this page. One of our team members will reach out to you promptly. Click the button below to access the form.

    • Prepping and Processing Flowers

    • Prepping Vessels and Pulling Flowers for Recipes

    • Centerpiece Lesson and Practice

    • Large Scale Arrangement Demo and Design

    • Boutonnieres, corsages and personal flowers

    • Large scale floral Installations

    • Bouquet design

    • Foraging

    • Onsite best practices

    • Sustainability Practices in Floral Design

    • 20 minutes of 1:1 time with Sophie Felts + Erica Gamble - No topic is off limits.

    • Trené Forbes will be photographing throughout the week and will take a headshot on the final day. Price includes access to full gallery including some photos of your work.

  • Sophie Felts Floral Design Studio
    7801 Hawkins Creamery Road
    Laytonsville, MD 20882

    Classes will take place March 4-7, 2025; Monday - Thursday 9:30am - 4:00pm with open Studio and Headshots on Friday.

  • Accommodations are available for students to book at the Rio Lakefront as well as AirBnB’s. The nearest airports are BWI, Washington National and Dulles.

  • Our team pours our hearts into creating this thoughtful, time-tested curriculum and a warm, uplifting, flower-filled, knowledge-building experience. Light breakfast, all lunches, and a happy hour during the workshop are included in the pricing.

    $3900

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  • Testimonial from Past Student

    “They are pleasant, responsive, and so creative. They took our out of the box idea of incorporating fruits into the florals and ran with it to make our fall decor dreams a reality. They truly made the decor of the evening spectacular, and we could not be happier with their service. Hire them and don't look back, it'll be the best and easiest decision you make.”

  • Testimonial from Past Student

    “Whether you are freelancing a lot or applying your new knowledge to your own business the class pays for itself many times over!”

  • Testimonial from Past Student

    “It’s nice to have input from so many different people so you can really start to discover your style. The flowers have been amazing, fresh, and beautiful. I love that we have so much opportunity to work on our own as well. You guys have done an incredible job organizing this!”

  • Testimonial from Past Student

    “This workshop has far surpassed my expectations. So informative. So hands on. Fantastic, generous teachers. I like that I can say I’m a freelancer when complete.”

  • Testimonial from Past Student

    “I liked that regardless of your skill level or years of experience all students were met with the same respect and appreciation. There was something, if not many things, that were learned by all who participated.”

Elevate Your Floral Career

Ready to take your design skills to the next level? Apply now to join our exclusive 4-day intensive workshop and transform your craft. Spots are limited—don’t wait!

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