Accessory buyers and designers offered range of workshops
By Furniture Today Staff -- Furniture Today, September 30, 2001
HIGH POINT — A full slate of seminars and workshops is on tap for accessory buyers and designers at the upcoming International Home Furnishings Market here, which officially opens on Friday, Oct. 19.
All the events listed here are in the International Home Furnishings Center, on the 11th floor in the Green Wing, unless otherwise noted.
Friday, Oct. 19
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Noon, InFurniture's in fashion report with Mark McMenamin, senior editor for fashion and trends at InFurniture magazine. Identify the season's most compelling style statements in a visual tour of important market introductions. Sponsored by IHFC and the IFDA-Educational Foundation. $15 fee includes lunch. Advanced registration recommended. For reservations, mail check to IHFC's Gaye McCraw Outlaw, P.O. Box 828, High Point, N.C. 27261. Tickets will be held at the door and must be picked up by 12:10 p.m. on the day of the seminar. Call (336) 888-3754 for more information. International Ballroom B.
Saturday, Oct. 20
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10-11:30 a.m., Hot trends in window fashions, a panel discussion with Donna Rolsma, president of the Window Coverings Assn. of America, and a panel of industry leaders: Kitty Stein, Beth Hodges and Amy Burton. A look at what's new in hard and soft window treatments for 2001-2002. $10 per person. Reservations may be made by calling IDS at (800) 888-9590, ext. 6122. High Point Rooms A, B and C.
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Noon, A room with a viewpoint with Cheryl Katz of C&J Katz Studio. Explore how to interpret current design iconography to accommodate the need to design rooms that speak to and about clients. Book signing of Cheryl and Jeffrey Katz' first design book, "Room Recipes," follows the seminar. Sponsored by IHFC and the IFDA-Educational Foundation. $15 fee includes lunch. Advanced registration recommended. For reservations, mail check to IHFC, Gaye McCraw Outlaw, P.O. Box 828, High Point, N.C. 27261. International Ballroom B.
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2-3:30 p.m., Let's get down to business with Margi Kyle, interior designer. Valuable tips on how to run a successful design business and update your professional image. Sponsored by IDS. $10 per person. Reservations may be made by calling IDS at (800) 888-9590, ext. 6122. High Point Rooms A, B and C.
Sunday, Oct. 21
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9 a.m., Out-of-the-box business strategies for highly leveraged growth with James P. Fleming, president of Camelot Group International. Rethink your approach to all aspects of operating your business, from advertising to merchandising, sales management to organizational development. Complimentary continental breakfast. High Point Room.
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11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Marketing the top three trends shaping the industry, a luncheon panel discussion with trend gurus Michelle Lamb and Susan Iverson. A look at design and color trends that will drive your home furnishings and design business in the coming years. $20 per person, includes seminar and lunch. Advance reservations necessary. Reservations may be made for all programs by mailing a check or credit card information to IDS, P.O. Box 2396, High Point, N.C. 27410. Seats will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Call (800) 888-9590, ext. 6122, for more information. High Point Rooms A, B and C
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Noon, How to effectively set goals for yourself and others with Samantha Kurtz, president of Kurtz & Associates. This seminar outlines specific steps to take when setting goals, which will actually produce results and maximize both morale and compliance in your staff. Complimentary lunch. High Point Room.
Monday, Oct. 22
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9 a.m., Catalysts of tomorrow's style with Leslie Harrington, corporate interior designer with Benjamin Moore & Co., and Dina Puglisi, president of Catalyst Marketing and Creative Services. Explore the factors that will influence consumer color and style choices of tomorrow. Complimentary continental breakfast. International Ballroom B.
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Noon, Tomorrow's presentations for today's clients with Margi Kyle, ASID, IDS. An in-depth look at reading your clients' personality and matching your presentation to their style. Sponsored by Tapestria. Complimentary lunch. International Ballroom B.
Tuesday, Oct. 23
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9 a.m., Profit from custom picture frame design and specifying: An exciting and profitable addition to the successful interior designer's portfolio of services with Leslie Sieswerda, national education specialist, Larson-Juhl. Learn every aspect of working with a custom frame shop or manufacturer, including designing, pricing, commission rates and those additional services that will help designers complete the package for clients. Complimentary continental breakfast. International Ballroom B.
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Noon, Fashion Sketchbook: Trends in Home Accents with Becky Boswell Smith, editor in chief, and Ginny Gaylor, product editor, of Furniture/Today's sister publication Home Accents Today. A review of key style directions in home accents by identifying products making their debut at the October market. Complimentary lunch. International Ballroom B.
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