NEW !!
Hands-on swag and workroom skills classes
taught by
ANN K. JOHNSON
held at the prestigious
CUSTOM HOME FURNISHINGS ACADEMY, CHARLOTTE, NC
CALL 1-800-222-1415 TO REGISTER
We have designed these classes to enhance your workroom skills. The price of these classes will be more than offset by the increase in efficiency and the improved quality of your end products.
Do you have multiple employees who wish to increase their fabrication skills? The Academy will send teachers to you. I'd love to come and teach your people these valuable workroom and patterning skills. It will markedly reduce their patterning and fabrication times and increase the beauty and quality of your treatments.
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WT601-Advanced Workroom Skills and Efficiency SIGN UP NOW 4-day class
This fast-paced course is designed to give students years of workroom experience in just four days. Students build cutting, sewing, and mounting skills while documenting each step in a comprehensive reference book that will prove invaluable for future projects. The common theme is efficiency and ongoing evaluation. Students experience a variety of workroom tools, techniques and business practices to streamline work flow and minimize mistakes in the office, in the workroom and at the installation.
What my students have to say:
"Ann Johnson’s classes held at the CHF Academy were fabulous! In Perfecting Workroom Skills, the class was jam packed with tips and techniques on how to produce soft furnishings of the highest quality while doing it efficiently. The first thing I did when I got back in the workroom, was teach many of the things I learned to my employees. They were as excited as I was about these better, more efficient techniques." Karen Barnes
"Last week I attended the Perfecting Your Workroom Skills class at the CHF Academy taught by Ann Johnson. I cannot begin to explain how much this class has helped me already. Ann was a wonderful teacher. The manual she provided was packed with color photos and step by step instructions that are very easy to understand. I felt that I could ask as many questions as I needed and she took the time to patiently answer every one. The tips and techniques that she shared with us were soo very helpful and I have already implemented many of them into my workroom and it has made me much more efficient. I had such a wonderful experience at the school and cannot wait to go back again! " Denise Canney
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WT621-Old World Patterning Techniques with Ann K. Johnson SIGN UP NOW
2 or 3 day program
Students participate in a fascinating study of Victorian era patterning techniques, then add a modern twist. Historical documents reveal window treatments that look lush and full, but surprisingly used less fabric than their modern counterparts. In addition, the techniques solve common fabrication and design dilemmas. Ann shares several adaptations of historical techniques through hands-on exercises and pattern drafting activities. Students are empowered to explore efficient methods of dissecting layers and patterning individual components- skills that are integral to the daily functioning of any custom drapery workroom. Set yourself apart from your competition by offering the specialty of old world patterning techniques.
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WT611-Advanced Swag Engineering with Ann K. Johnson SIGN UP NOW
2 Day Program
The swag pattern is an engineering work of art, but it is often the most intimidating element of a window treatment design. Referencing Ann K. Johnson’s books The Professional Workroom Handbook of Swags, Volumes 1 & 2, Ann demystifies the swag pattern. The course begins with the analytical discussion of the six basic swag styles. For each variation, students calculate dimensions, draft patterns and drape them on to vertical pinning surfaces. With guided support, students build general patterning skills and learn to troubleshoot swag challenges. In addition students learn to design and draft patterns for asymetrical swags. As a result of this course, each student returns to their workroom with numerous self-drafted swag patterns and the critical skills and confidence to tackle swags of any shape or size.
What my students had to say:
"The Strengthening Swag Skills class reaffirmed to me that Ann is THE expert in our industry on swags. She has studied the engineering and mathematics of swags extensively and teaches the concepts in a way that is easy to understand. Once we understood the basics, we were able to make a swag pattern, cut the swag out of fabric and drape it to the correct size in a matter of minutes, including asymmetrical and arched swags. I am thrilled to have taken this class and know I can now confidently make a swag of any size or style. " ---- Karen Barnes
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