Washington Design Center Educational Workshops- September 15

Tuesday, september 15

10 a.m. CEU presentation sponsored by Century Furniture

12:30 p.m. Hand Printed Fabrics from England Stark Carpet, Suite 726 Bernard Thorp, owner of Bernard Thorp & Company, LTD of London, England A leading designer and manufacturer of hand screen printed fabric, will present their extensive print collection and discuss this timeless process as well as unique capabilities, including small quantity minimums, quick delivery and easy ordering for the designer who desires a truly signature fabric.

1 p.m. Quality & Custom Lighting with John Harvey J. Lambeth, Suite 117 John Harvey, owner of Chameleon Lighting New York, will cover what you need to know about quality and codes for residential lighting. J box, UL, back plates, wattage vs. illumination, candle sleeves, types of glass etc. How manufacturers and designers work together to create the perfect light for a home.

1:30 p.m. Victoria Neale Fabricut, Suite 221 Victoria Neale, design co-chair for the Charity Works Green House Project Showhouse, will share what she has learned about green design that designers can apply to any project.

2 p.m. Building Your Team J. Lambeth, Suite 117 The importance of, and how designers assemble their team is crucial to being able to execute the vision for the project. Victoria Neale, owner of Victoria Neale Interiors, shares her team and her process, introducing team faux painter Valley Craftsmen. Sam Robinson of Valley Craftsmen will discuss what to look for in the painting world.

2:30 p.m. Modern and Custom Rugs Warp & Weft, Suite 621 David Rubin will discuss modern and custom rugs – light refreshments will be offered.

R.S.V.P. for all workshops to Alexander Guffin at aguffin@mmart.com or 202.646.6101

Washington Design Center Educational Workshops- August 18

Tuesday, august 18

11 a.m. Jim Caughmann, “The History of Luxury” CEU presentation sponsored by Baker Knapp & Tubbs (1hr) Design House Conference Room – Concourse-Level Objects of luxury have historically existed in every culture; however, the conscious marketing of luxury products to an affluent and aspirational clientele developed in the late 17th century in France. The range of products and the techniques used to develop and market them were conceived by Louis XIV and his chief ministers both to enrich and to glorify France. This phenomenon of design, innovation and execution moved beyond the nobility to a broader clientele enriched by banking and trade. This growing segment was stimulated by a nascent fashion press and developed into a target market galvanized by emulation and aspiration, the same phenomena that drive our luxury market today. The modern idea of creating an experience, such a vital and necessary component in defining today’s luxury brands that are truly alluring and emotional, was developed during this period. This slide lecture will investigate the convergence of the many factors that have defined modern luxury and will trace the influence of these early efforts to many of today's venerable luxury brands.

12:30 P.M. Rug Making Regions & History Stark Carpet, Suite 726 A New York representative from Stark Carpet and Darius Antique Rugs will make a presentation on antique carpets. Historical background, design types and significant geographic weaving regions from which these great masterpieces evolved will be covered.

1 P.M. Can Color Save the Day? Fabricut, Suite 221 Can Color Save the Day? Straight talk in a down economy. What you need to know about color trends and influences for interiors, furnishings and home décor. As a color expert and strategist, Kate Smith is an authority on using color to communicate. Join her to learn the latest and most relevant trends in color.

1:30 P.M. J. Lambeth, Building Your Team All good designers have a team assembled to help them execute their vision for each project. Jennifer Sell, owner JS Interiors, will share how she assembled her team and introduce Carol Talkov, owner Carol Studios. Talkov will cover what to look for in a workroom. Learn how to build your team.

R.S.V.P. for all workshops to Alexander Guffin at aguffin@mmart.com or 202.646.6101

Washington Design Center Educational Workshops- July 14

Tuesday, July 14 10 a.m. Hickory Chair CEU Presentation sponsored by Henredon Design House Conference Room, Concourse-Level 12:30 p.m. Judy Lagenfelder Luncheon Fabricut, Suite 221 Critical Knowledge: Judy Langenfelder, Fabricut regional representative, talks Wyzenbeek Rub tests, flame retardancy, technical bulletins, NFPA 260A, California 117, backing-knit, acrylic, paper, drapery, dual purpose, multipurpose, upholstery – when to use what, railroading, drapery cuts. Your questions answered! 1 p.m. Know Your Upholstery J. Lambeth, Suite 117 Know Your Upholstery: Learn the quality points to look for; frame weight and construction, springs, padding, cushion fills, tailoring etc. Learn how to communicate these points to a client so you can sell upholstery confidently. 1:30 p.m. Building Your Team J. Lambeth, Suite 117 Tricia Huntley, owner Huntley & Company Interior Design, will share how she assembled the workroom, painters, floor/tile etc. craftspeople for her team. Building your team is one of the most important things you do in establishing your practice. They are the talent in each of the trades that take a project from your vision to reality. Learn how to build your team. 2 p.m. Dennis Lee from Tyler Hall Michael-Cleary, LLC, Suite 401 President and design director Dennis Lee of Tyler Hall, a boutique wallpaper and fabric line, will discuss and present the step-by-step process of creating hand printed wallpapers. He will present from the original art work, the layout/repeat stage, the screen engraving process, the mill production to the final product. R.S.V.P. for all workshops to Alexander Guffin at aguffin@mmart.com or 202.646.6101