Design Courses: 
      On-Line Courses (Self Paced Programs and Live Webinars) 
      On-Site Courses (Seminars and Workshops)




We offer both COURSES and CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
(
COURSES are listed at the bottom of this page.)



For Certification Programs, choose from 3 distinct career paths:

Interior Decorating Certification

Dewey Color Consultant Certification

Home Fashions Design Certification

(See the 2007 class schedule for dates and times)


AND, Choose HOW You Want to Learn:

On-Site Courses and Programs
(Face-to-Face Classroom Seminars and Workshops)

On-Line Self Directed Courses and Programs
(Self-Directed, Self-Paced Programs, Anytime/Anyplace)

On-Line Webinar Courses and Programs
(Instructor Led, Interactive Webinars, Some Live, in Real Time, Some Anytime/Anyplace)


Note: The Dewey Color Certification is Only Available On-Site.



We offer a variety of design courses to give you a competitive edge in your career.
Most of these courses run 1 hour to 1.5 hours each. Choose from three learning formats:

Live, Instructor-Led Webinars over the Internet
Online, Anytime, Anywhere courses using the Internet
Interactive Classroom Sessions for Full Interaction
 

                    

          



Current Design COURSES Offered:


Color

Color Solutions: Solving Design Dilemmas Through Color

The Life Changing Power of Color Choice, Choose Color and Change Your Life

Color Psychology and the Mind of the Client

Color Trends and the Coming Year in Design

On-Site 2-Day Dewey Color Consultant Certification Program (Click Here for More Information) 






Redesign and Staging

The Business of Interior Redesign  Click Here for More Details

Sensational Staging

A Perfect Arrangement:
Easy Furniture Placement that Works for Real People


Effective Accessorizing: The Do's and Dont's of Great Arrangements in Home Decor

Focus on Focal Points: Identify Them, Create Them, and make them look Great

Redesign Crash Course (see below)



Styles and Design Philosophies


HOMEostais Design-The Hottest Design System That's Here to Stay

Style Savvy:
Learn to Identify, Design and Sell for the 4 Major Decorating Styles
 

Aging In Place: What You Must Know About This Emerging Segment of Design

Sustainable Design: Helping Clients to Change Their Focus and Live Well

Hot Niche Markets for Decorating and Design Professionals



Window Treatments

The Basics of Selling Soft Window Treatments:
Add Big Numbers to Your Yearly Sales Through This Exceptional Product Category

The Empire Strikes Back:
Selling, Designing, and Knowing the Clear Differences of the Empire and Kingston Valances

Simple Solutions for Seemingly Difficult Windows:
How to Measure and Design for Arches, Bays, Bows, and Eyebrows



Decorating and Design


Building Your Bottom Line Through the Baby Bedding Niche


Elements and Principles of Design, and the 12 Step Decorating Plan:
An Easy Way to Approach  Room Design and Solve Customers Design Dilemmas


Dec School Crash Course: What College Didn't Teach You


   Crash Course sessions run 1/2 and 1 day each.
   1/2 day crash courses are 225.00, and full day crash courses are 379.00.
   All learning materials and supplies are included.

   Crash Course sessions offer concentrated content and hands-on activity, meant to enhance 
   your existing knowledge base. Crash courses are not certification courses.
   Build on your level of professionalism through crash courses in the following topics:

        design, redesign, staging, interior decorating, home fashions design, and business.


Courses for Homeowners

Think you might be interested in a career in decorating but you're not sure, or are you just looking for a fun and informative decorating lesson? Try one of our homeowners short course. Most range from 1- 2 hours. Most are available both online and onsite.


Color Psychology 101:
How Color Choice Affects the Mood in Your Home

Style Savvy:
Identify the 4 Main Decorating Styles- Choose the One you Love

Center Stage:
Show Stopping Design Through Creating Focal Points

Fantastic
Furniture Placement: Strategies to Bring Your Rooms to Life

Successful Accessorizing:
Winning Arrangements to Show Off Furnishings and "WOW" Your Friends

The Fabric of Our Lives:
Family Friendly Pattern and Texture Choices That Wear Well Right





Courses are available onsite and online.
Click Here for 2007 Scheduled Classes including Dates, times, and Cities.

or Call 979-690-8329
or Email for specific dates, cities, webinar information, and to register. 


Want to Get Started in a Career
in Redesign or Staging?

Re-Design Webinar On-Line
Our Re-Design Webinars are designed to
introduce you to the field of Interior Re-Design.

The Business of Interior Redesign:
An Introduction to the Profitable Niche
that is Quickly Sweeping the Nation.

Hands-On Re-Design and
Home Staging Seminars.
 Our Hands-On Workshops vary from
1-5 days, with the longer seminars being
more comprehensive.


Click on the 2007 Course Schedule for Dates, Times, and Cities.

Some classes are held over the Internet.

Please call 979-690-8329 or E-mail for
information and specific dates of our
upcoming Hands-On Interior Re-Design
and Real Estate Staging Seminars.