Washington Flower School
Current Classes
Washington Flower School (affiliated with Park Florist in Takoma Park, Maryland) offers professional floral design courses as well as seasonal workshops perfect for the budding designer or flower enthusiast!
Certificate Courses
We offer Certificate Courses for those who are considering a career as a florist, as well as those wanting a comprehensive overview of floral design. As a student at Washington Flower School, you'll receive hands-on instruction from an award-winning team of instructors as well as Jeanne Ha, the founder. They have a vast knowledge of design that is proven by their accomplishments. From winning design competitions, operating and running a successful flower shop, teaching at many previous classes and workshops all making them tops in their field in floral design instruction. With our small class sizes, you'll receive individual attention as needed so you can hone your skills that are necessary in becoming a successful career floral designer.
Our main instructor is qualified and experienced in the industry, Jeanne Ha AIFD, CFD, AIFD Certified judge/evaluator (founder, instructor, owner of Park Florist). The school was founded by David Shover AIFD and Jeanne Ha in 2010. Since then it has provided quality career education in the Washington DC Metro area through various hands-on workshops.
Workshops
We also offer fun seasonal workshops that anybody of any skill level can join and make beautiful flower arrangements with us! Each seasonal workshop/open studio has a different theme with varying colors, techniques, and flowers used to fit the season or occasion.
Evening, Saturday, and Sunday classes typically are one and a half hours in length. Everything is provided - tools, flowers, vases, and instruction. Just bring yourself!
Call us to find out about upcoming classes or ask any additional questions! We hope to see you soon in one of our classes!
Presentations & Workshops for Private Groups
Jeanne Ha, the founder and president of Washington Flower School, can come to your event and provide quality and fun activities such as flower design presentations or hands-on workshops.
Typically for an hour presentation, she showcase about 3-4 her renowned floral arts which the host can raffle out. For hands-on workshops, we bring all the materials and tools that needed and Jeanne demonstrate and leads the group to finish the projects, which the attendees take home with them.
For more information or schedule Jeanne for your next event, email Jeanne@ParkFlorist.us or call 301-270-1848.
Jeanne Ha
AIFD CFD Certificate Judge/Evaluator | Owner
Jeanne has the job of her dreams: florist and owner of a retail shop! Born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, she has a strong foundation in art and music (has too many degrees in music from Seoul National University and University of Maryland). She was inducted as a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers in 2010 and is currently a proud member of the Society of American Florists, The Independent Floral Designers Association, and Old Town Takoma Park Business Association. She also served two terms as a Teleflora unit president. She has won numerous floral design competitions and been featured in many publications. Jeanne lives in Takoma Park with her husband and co-owner, Dennis; her three children; her mom, Sunny; Taffy, her orange tabby, and Mizu, her Shiba Inu dog.
