Cass the Florist/Cass School of Floral Design

Cass the Florist and the Cass School of Floral Design form a Watertown flower business built around teaching. Since 1979, the school has helped thousands of people learn floral design, from budding hobbyists to top florists. Classes are hands-on and held in a welcoming environment, and the offerings range from fun arranging classes for hobbyists to professional training for those who want to make floral design a career.

The calendar mixes one-time arranging classes with longer training. Seasonal workshops follow the year, with fall, harvest and Halloween pumpkin designs in autumn, while a color theory class focuses on design fundamentals. Those who dream of running their own event and wedding floral business can look into the Professional Florist Training Program, and free information sessions explain how it works. Graduates stay connected through alumni meetups at the school.

What to Know

• Alumni meetups double as a place for florists to hire junior or freelance designers.
• The school highlights graduates’ work through alumni spotlights, including one who teaches flower arranging to children.
• Many classes sell out, with future dates announced as they are scheduled.
• The school is listed by the Watertown Business Coalition.