Floral Design Week
A five-day hands-on intensive held Monday through Friday. Ideal for students who want focused immersion in floral design within a single week. Multiple sessions offered throughout the year.
Boston's Floral Design School
Where Flowers Become Fine Art
Hands-on classes & workshops in Boston's Back Bay, with online programs for students near & far.
Instruction in English
Located in Boston's Back Bay
Enrollment Now Open
Day & evening programs available
Back Bay, Boston
345 Marlborough St
Small Classes
Limited enrollment per session
In-Person & Online
Flexible learning formats
Gift Cards Available
A unique creative gift
Courses & Programs
Find Your Path in Floral Design
From Saturday morning workshops in Back Bay to professional diploma programs, Rittners offers a format for every schedule and skill level — whether you're in Boston, Cambridge, or joining us online from anywhere in the country.
Diploma Course
A concentrated three-week day program covering professional-level floral design techniques. Students who complete the program earn a school diploma. Limited spots per session.
Ask about enrollmentEvening Course
Twelve weeks of evening instruction — one of the school's most popular formats. Designed for students who work during the day but want a thorough foundation in floral art.
Fun With Flowers Workshop
Saturday morning sessions that give you a genuine hands-on experience with fresh flowers without committing to a full course. A welcoming introduction to floral arrangement.
Online Courses
For students who cannot attend the Boston studio in person, the school offers online floral design programs covering fundamentals and design techniques — accessible from anywhere.
A School for Floral Design
Boston's Back Bay
About the School
A Real School for Floral Design
Rittners School of Floral Design is a full-time educational facility in Boston's Back Bay devoted entirely to teaching the craft of floral art. Unlike a flower shop that hosts occasional classes, the school is purpose-built for students who want a thorough, hands-on education in working with flowers.
Programs are kept small by design — limited enrollment means every student gets genuine hands-on time and real feedback from the instructor. Whether your goal is a professional credential or a deeper creative skill, there is a program format here to match your schedule and ambitions.
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Hands-On Learning Every course centers on working directly with fresh flowers. You build skills arrangement by arrangement, not by observing from a distance.
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Small Classes by Design Enrollment is intentionally limited so each student gets personal attention, meaningful feedback, and time to develop their own eye for design.
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Online Options Available Can't make it to the Back Bay studio? The school offers online floral design courses so students in Brookline, Cambridge, or anywhere across the country can learn from Rittners.
Dr. Stephen Rittner
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Your Instructor
Dr. Stephen Rittner
Director & Lead Instructor
Dr. Stephen Rittner — known to students as Dr. Steve — is the Director of Rittners School of Floral Design and its lead instructor. He holds a Doctorate in Education, bringing both rigorous teaching practice and deep floral expertise to every program the school offers.
Whether you're in a five-day intensive or a Saturday morning workshop, you'll work with an instructor who takes your progress seriously and brings genuine knowledge of the craft to every class session.
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What types of courses does the school offer?
Rittners offers several formats: a five-day Floral Design Week intensive running Monday through Friday, a three-week Diploma Course, a twelve-week Evening Course, Saturday morning Fun With Flowers workshops, and online courses for students who cannot attend in person in Boston.
Do I need prior floral design experience?
No prior experience is required for most programs. Courses are designed to guide you from the basics through more advanced techniques, and the small class sizes ensure you receive individual attention throughout your training.
Are online courses available?
Yes. For students who cannot attend in person at the Boston studio, the school offers online floral design programs. These are available through the school's online store at floralschoolonline.com.
How large are the classes?
Enrollment is intentionally kept small. This means more meaningful hands-on time per student and more direct feedback from the instructor during each session.
Does the school offer gift certificates?
Yes, gift cards and certificates are available. A floral design class makes a distinctive and creative gift for anyone interested in learning to work with flowers.
Where is the school located?
Rittners School of Floral Design is at 345 Marlborough St, Boston, MA 02115, in the Back Bay neighborhood.
Visit Us
Come to the Studio
The school is at 345 Marlborough St in Boston's Back Bay. Call (617) 267-3824 or use the form below to ask about upcoming courses and how to reserve your spot.
Hours
| Mon–Fri | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–12:30pm (workshop days) |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours can change, so please call to confirm.
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Ready to Work With Flowers?
Whether you're based in Boston's Back Bay, coming in from Brookline or Cambridge, or joining online from across the country, there's a program here built for you. Reach out today to ask about upcoming course dates and secure your enrollment.