In the past Dottie has taught Running an Independent Floral Design Practice and Niche Marketing for Florists at the Prince George's Community College. The lecture format classes were part of the Business Owners Success Series (BOSS) program through the Continued Education Department. Now Dottie offers this information privately in consultation with her clients.

At various times throughout the year the Flowerhandlers Studio becomes the Flowerhandlers Design School where Dottie teaches just for fun classes, private lessons, and certificate program courses.

The Flowerhandlers Design School covers the most basic skills, techniques, processes, and design styles that entry level professional designers need to have in their repertoire.

The Flowerhandlers Certificate Program includes 48 lessons segmented into four courses:

• Focus on Shapes
• Wedding Bliss
• Life Celebrations
• Holidays & Gifts

Flowerhandlers Certificates of Completion are awarded for each 12 lesson course. Flowerhandlers Certificates of Accomplishment are awarded upon completion of all four courses - 48 lessons.

Just for fun classes are offered for those who want to style flowers for themselves and to share with their friends and family. Private lessons are available for professional designers or retailers who have special requests.