March 5-7, 2010. Creative Camp. Sponsored by The Custom Sewing Institute and Susan Kostelecky. I will be teaching a class based on 'The Curtain Maker's Handbook' - demonstrating the techniques in the book. The Creative Camp is a hands-on workshop. It is geared around smaller class sizes and unusual topics. It is a very popular program and usually books full way in advance. The price of the camp includes all meals and lodging, as well as the classes and any supplies required for hands-on work. The core class are repeated throughout the weekend, so you do not have to choose which classes you want to attend - you'll attend them all. The camp features the best instructors in the industry, unique class topics and vendor gifts and door prizes. Check out the Creative Camp - maybe I'll see you there.
March 11, 2010. Join me and the Northern California WCAA Chapter for a day-long seminar. Location: The Pacheco Community Center, 5800 Pacheco Blvd, Pacheco, CA. Cost: $65 for WCAA Northern CA Chapter members; $75 for National WCAA members and $85 for all non-Association members. The program starts at 9:30 am and lunch is included. Contact the chapter for questions or to register: www.wcaanorcal@yahoo.com... The day's program will feature the following topics:
Old World Pattern Drafting Skills (3 hr seminar). Do you love perusing the old world drapery pattern books, but find the diagrams perplexing? I will translate some of those diagrams and introduce you to pattern techniques that result in truly unusual and stunning treatments. You will not just walk away with a few new techniques, but with your eyes opened to the possibilities for manipulating patterns and techniques to achieve unusual and unique results. Whether you are a workroom or a designer, this class will stimulate your creativity as well as your skills.
Enhancing your business with design software - the dreamDraper advantage. Are you curious about interior design software and what it can do for you? Is it worth the investment for your business? This course will answer these questions and more. We explore the many ways that dreamDraper's design software enhances your professional image, improves client trust, closes more sales faster, and creates opportunities for up-selling. DreamDraper is a visualization tool between designers and their customers as well as a communication tool between designers and their workrooms and installers. It is a premier graphics tool for developing portfolios and marketing tools. We also explore how dreamDraper's Quick Quote for QuickBooks quoting software helps you quote faster and with more precision. You will be amazed at how dreamDraper's Total Solution enhances your professional image and builds your business
May 12-15, 2010. Vision10 International Window Coverings Expo in Atlanta, GA. I'll be working in and around the Construction Zone on the vendor floor. Make plans to attend the IWCE and stop in the Construction Zone to say hi.
Every single day. I am monitoring the new dreamDraper xChange forum. It is a public forum, open to anyone who wishes to network with colleagues in the industry. We have two goals for this forum: to introduce you to the dreamDraper design software and to provide you the opportunity to network with others in the industry on any industry-related questions: marketing, dealing with clients, fabrication, design, suppliers, etc. Come take a look at the xChange. We also host a picturetrail site with albums that show off the features of the exquisite dreamDraper software. Learn more about this awesome design software that allows you to do the space planning, design an entire room with specific paints, wallpaper, furniture, accessories and design a window treatment directly on a picture of the client's window, fabric and all.
When you want me. I am available to teach 1.5 hour and 3 hour seminars on workroom related topics. Topics can be combined to create a full day seminar. If you are a part of a networking group or have multiple employees who wish to improve their skills, we can put together a program to suit your needs. Click here for more information on available topics and for contact information.
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