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Professional Drapery Installation

May 26, 2015June 4, 2018 by Maxine Harper

3Day Class Never be intimidated by installations again! Join Andy Nance as he shares more than twenty years experience installing residential window treatments. In a supportive, hands-on environment, students learn industry terminology, measuring techniques, fastening techniques, recommended tools and supplies, customer service,…

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Advanced Top Treatments

May 22, 2015June 4, 2018 by Maxine Harper

5 Day Program Utilizing classic M’fay professional drapery workroom patterns, students learn all the necessary theory behind the timeless Kingston and Empire valances, eliminating all intimidation from these advanced treatments. Additionally, students will learn the step-by-step fabrication of the pickup valance, M’fay…

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Pelmet Workshop

March 29, 2015June 4, 2018 by Maxine Harper

3 Day Program A pelmet is a top treatment made to look like a soft cornice but is rigid like a traditional cornice. No more wavy or flimsy top treatments! Joanna’s method of pelmet making involves using chipboard, an upholstery product that…

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Draping and Drafting Workshop

February 26, 2015June 4, 2018 by Maxine Harper

3 Day Program This class focuses on the challenges of draping and drafting new and unique designs. Students will be presented a series of window treatment renderings from imaginary clients, and with guided instruction complete each step of the workroom fabrication process…

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Professional Pillow Fabrication

December 16, 2014June 4, 2018 by Maxine Harper

3Day Class Beginning with pillow construction basics, students learn techniques for zipper insertion, button closures, pattern drafting and embellishment of high-end pillows. Students learn the step-by-step fabrication of the square, round, boxed, bolster and uniquely shaped pillows. Students create several samples demonstrating…

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SL301-Advanced Slipcover Workshop

November 26, 2014June 4, 2018 by Maxine Harper

4 Day Program Prerequisite: SL101-201 or instructor recommendation Beginning with a self-assessment of slipcover challenges, further develop skills as a professional slipcover fabricator. Learn efficient methods for creating several styles of slipcover skirts including waterfall skirts, floor-length banded tailored skirts, and skirts…

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WT121-Working with Sheer Fabric

November 18, 2014June 4, 2018 by Maxine Harper

1 Day Program Hours of this class are 8:30 am – 2:00 pm Join the fun while focusing on the specific challenges of working with sheer fabric. Students learn professional techniques for cutting and “tamingâ€ť sheers while creating a sheer pinch pleat…

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Professional Bedding Fabrication

October 26, 2014June 4, 2018 by Maxine Harper

5Day Class This course is a comprehensive overview of custom bedding fabrication including canopies and coronas. Students observe and learn various step-by-step fabrication and installation techniques to create beautiful bedding ensembles. They will then practice by fabricating showroom samples of their own,…

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BU201-Business Plan Workshop with Jeanelle Dech

October 26, 2014June 4, 2018 by Maxine Harper

2 Day Program Whether you are starting in business or growing one that is well established, a business plan can be the difference between success and failure. Create a plan tailored to your custom home furnishings business and your personal goals for…

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Cushion Workshop

October 26, 2014June 4, 2018 by Maxine Harper

2 Day Program Students are challenged to improve their skill and efficiency while making a variety of indoor and outdoor cushions. The instructor shares professional step-by-step methods for the construction of box cushions, waterfall cushions, Turkish corner pillows and single-welt cushions, while…

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