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05.18.426 THE ELEMENTS OF PROPER WINDOW DESIGNING - 20 CEU HOURS

05.18.432 RECREATING HISTORICAL WINDOW TREATMENTS
20 CEU HOURS
 

APPROVED FOR ALL LICENSED DESIGNERS NATIONWIDE:

ASID #1901 THE ELEMENTS FOR PROPER WINDOW DESIGN,
0.8 CEU HOURS.

ASID #7707 HISTORICAL BEDS
0.3 CEU HOURS

ASID #1975 PILLOW TALK -  CLASSROOM
0.4 CEU HOURS

ASID #1972 DESIGNING WINDOW TREATMENTS TO MEET TODAY'S
NEEDS
0.4 CEU HOURS

*NEW* ASID #1974 - PILLOW TALK - Home Study
0.6 CEU Hours

* All courses are Related-approved

05.18.564 THE ELEMENTS OF WINDOW DESIGNING MADE EASY
20 CEU Hours Related - Approved

This course will teach you all the aspects of creating a window treatment the correct way; from the basic measure to fabric and color selection, to scale and design, to learning how to calculate yardage, writing proper work orders and understanding installation problems. Some of the topics disused are: Historic Preservation, color psychology, fabric and trim types, different linings, energy efficiency, the handicap environment, how to measure windows the correct way, calculating stack space for draperies and top treatments, determining the correct yardage requirements for draperies and top treatments and new hardware to the industry and how to use them. You will also receive in the materials an extensive glossary of drapery, fabric and trim terms. This course comes with a 190+ page manual written by the instructor in very easy to understand language and a lot of useful information that can be used as a reference guide.

The course is $450.00.

05.18.432 RECREATING HISTORICAL WINDOW TREATMENT
20 CEU Hours Related - Approved

This course is for everyone who can appreciate great window designing. Whether you are doing a restoration project or just want to learn more about period window treatment styles, this course will give you all the information you need. The 175+ page manual written by the instructor is easy to read and understand. Starting in 1700, each 50 year period is broken down by the style that was dominant in Europe, England and the Americas at that time. Each chapter names the fabric, colors, window treatment styles and wallpaper that was indicative to that period. This course will inspire you to recreate beautiful window treatments, face those restoration projects with confidence and be armed with all the knowledge you will need to know.

This course is $250.00.

05.16.533 EVERYTHING YOU ALWAYS WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT FABRICS
20 CEU Hours Related -Approved

This course is a must for those designers who do not understand how fabric handles or what weather conditions can do to certain fibers. This course was designed with all the practical information that you need to know about fabric; it's construction and fibers, how it handles and what fabrics work best for what applications, codes for flame retardant and fire retardant fabrics, how to clean and care for fabrics; the basics and beyond. This is not full of boring technical data. It is practical information that you should already be familiar with. It will teach you all the essential properties and characteristics of 125 actual fabric samples. This course comes with a 293 page textbook, Fabric Glossary, 125 pieces of fabric, double stick tape for mounting the samples, 3-fold color Textile Terms insert, A Dictionary of Textile Terms (130 pages), 17 page guide written by instructor and 2 heavy stock reference charts explaining various ways of cleaning fabrics. If this is not the most informative class you have ever taken about fabrics for this price, I will return your money.

This course is $450.00.

05.16.573 PILLOWS 1001 - HOME STUDY
6 CEU Hours Related-Approved

This course will teach you all about the construction of custom square and round bolsters, the type of pillow fillings to spec for different reasons, how to take those small pieces of fabric and trim and turn them into big $$$. Discussed in the book are chapters on the basic guidelines for custom quality pillows, different pillow fillers and their fibers, and working w/ buttons, bows, trims and tassels to create interest and design. This course comes with a 153 page sketchbook that has over 450 sketches and 3 transparent overlay sheets for different pillow edges. With this sketchbook and overlay system, you'll have 1000's of design combinations available. You will never have to design or draw another pillow again for your client or workroom.

This course is $150.00.
 
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05.16.575 PILLOWS 1001 2 - HOME STUDY
6 CEU Hours Related-Approved

This course will teach you all about the construction of bed pillow shams, euro shams, boxed cushions, slipcovers for pillows, using stripes as designs and a chapter on pillow placement on a bed to achieve different effects. Chapters discuss the basic guidelines of custom quality pillows, different pillow fillers and their fibers and working with leftover fabrics to make extra $$$. This course comes with a 125 page sketchbook that has over 350 sketches with 3 transparent overly sheets of different sham and pillow edges. With this sketchbook and overlay system, you'll have 1000's of design combinations available. You'll never have to design or draw a sketch for your client or workroom again.

This course is $150.00.

05.18.563 FENG SHUI WINDOW TREATMENTS
6 CEU Hours Related-Approved

This course requires little knowledge and understanding of Feng Shui. Once you have completed this fun course however, you will not only have a better understanding of this ancient Chinese art of placement, you'll see just how easy and it really is to apply. This class is based on the Compass and 5 Elements method of Feng Shui, the easiest method for me to learn , understand and apply. The materials that you decorate your house can affect the nature of the positive chi energy that is ever present. Enhancing the proper sectors can rebalance and shift the energies in your home to create a more positive chi flow. This can produce harmony and balance in ones life. Create an environment that will support and nurture your needs, desires and overall well being. This course comes with a double - sided laminated chart that gives you specific remedies for the 8 directions of the compass, a 12 page hand guide written by the instructor in very easy to read and follow instructions, a compass and several different grids to work with. Let this course take the mystery out of Feng Shui.

This course is $150.00

*NEW* ASID #1974 - PILLOW TALK - Home Study 6 CEU Hours Related -Approved

This course will teach you all about the construction of custom square and round bolsters, the type of pillow fillings to specify to meet your client's needs, the  basic guidelines for custom, quality pillows with hundreds of pillow designs. Also discussed are the different types of trims and how they should be used. This course comes with a 153 page sketchbook that has over 450 sketches and 2 transparent overlay sheets for design combinations. You will never have to design or draw another pillow again for your client or workroom again.

This course is $95.00.

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