Classes I Am Teaching Through STLCC

I am teaching classes again this semester through St Louis Community College . The first class, Interior Design Resources At Design & Detail, is Feb 15. Students will have the opportunity to see first hand a to the trade showroom. Color trends as well as furniture and fabrics will be discussed.

 The second class is Interior Design Inspiration. This is a two part class that will meet March 9 and 16. Design Inspiration will be discussed and explored. Each student will create their own inspiration board. Where do you find design inspiration?

 The third class will be on window treatments. Students will learn the fundamentals, function, style,and hardware involved in creating an ideal window treatment.

Information for classes is available at  http://www.stlcc.edu/Continuing_Education/

Design Classes 2011

In the new year I will be teaching another round of classes through STLCC. In addition to the classes on Resources and Inspiration I will have a class on Window Treatments. The class will focus on the elements of a window treatment.  The treatments shown are from client projects or showhouses I have done.

This is a simple treatment. The fabric panels are gathered on a wood pole with decorative finials. The color palette for the room  was taken from the fabric.

This elegant living room has silk panels that puddle on the floor. I think of it as the ball gown effect.

Attaching the fabric panel to brackets instead of a rod allows the fabric to drape and fold gracefully.

In this girl's bedroom an extra width of fabric added to the panel creates a full, rich effect as the panel is pulled to the side. The fabric softens the look of the full shutter on the window.

For this treatment a double pole was needed. The metal hardware has two poles, one for the sheers and another for the lined silk panels.

Lined linen panels on small brackets create a soft draped effect in this loft sitting area.

I would like your input. What questions do you have about window treatments? What would you want to learn in this class?

Interior Design Classes I Am Teaching

I am teaching classes this fall through St Louis Community College.
www.stlcc.edu
314-984-7777

The first class is Interior Design Resources at Design & Detail.
The class is Tues Sept 14  3-5pm.
For this class I will use the showroom to take students through the design process of selecting and designing custom furniture, window treatments, area rugs and more. Design & Detail  is a to the trade showroom and marketplace filled with exquisite home interior product.

The second class is Interior Design: Inspiration. This is a two session class.
Wed Oct 6  6:30- 8:30pm
Wed Oct 13 6:30-9:30pm
In the first session we will explore color, pattern and texture. The second session each student will create an inspiration board to guide them to their ultimate home interior.

To register for the classes contact:
St Louis Community College
www.stlcc.edu
314-984-7777

I'm looking forward to teaching these classes. They are going to be fun and informative. Do you want to join us?