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SHOWS/EXPOS/CONFERENCES
2008/2009 Events
INTERIORS EXPO West Coast 2008
San Diego Convention Center; San Diego, CA
Sponsored by Grace McNamara, Inc., publisher of Window Fashions Magazine
Seminars: Tuesday, August 19 - Thursday, August 21
Exhibit Hall: Wednesday, August 20 - Thursday, August 21
For more information www.interiorexpowc.com
Eastern Designer and Workroom Conference 2008
MassMutual Center · Springfield, MA
Sponsored by D&WC Magazine
September 25 - September 28, 2008
For more information http://www.DWConference.com/
International Window Coverings Expo 2009
Georgia World Congress Center; Atlanta, GA
Sponsored by Grace McNamara, Inc., publisher of Window Fashions Magazine
Seminars: Wednesday, May 13 - Saturday, May 16
Exhibit Hall: Thursday, May 14 - Saturday, May 16
For more information, check www.expoquestions.com
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INDIVIDUAL SEMINARS & WORKSHOPS
8th Annual Slipcover Summit
Indianapolis, Indiana, Wednesday June 25 - Friday June 27, 2008
This is the only event of its type in North America totally devoted to the art and profession of slipcovers for furniture.
For more information on workshops, instructors, and how to register,
visit http://www.slipcoveramerica.com/summit2008.html or call 800-267-4958.
A flyer and class information in a PDF is available for printing on the website.
Window Coverings University
Professional Window Coverings Sales B-121
Ontario, CA September 8-10, 2008
Baltimore, MD June 16-18, September 8-10, and December 1-3, 2008
See www.thewcu.com for specific times, dates and other window covering class offerings.
WCAA & The Custom Home Furnishings Academy present:
Window Coverings Weekend Academy 2008
Tampa, FL June 13-15
Indianapolis July 11-13
Dallas, TX August 22-24
San Jose September 19-21
For details, visit www.wcaa.org or www.chfschool.com
The Custom Sewing Institute
Hands-on, small group seminars for workroom professionals.
Couture Camp! for Professional Fabricators/Workrooms and Decorators and Designers
October 3-5, 2008 GwinnettCenter, Atlanta, GA
Creative Camp! for Professional Fabricators and Workrooms
May 5-8, 2009 Camp Allen, Navasota, TX
Visit www.csisews.com for more details or email Susan Kostelecky at skdesigns@mindspring.com.
Hands-on Laminated Roller Shade Classes
Location: ROWLEY COMPANY
230 Meek Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28056
For more information on upcoming classes, please contact
Vaughn Rowley (ext 210) or Becky Carnes (ext 213) at 1-800-343-4542.
Business Coaching
Nika Stewart--www.wealthydecorators.com/
Neil Gordon--The Designer's Coach Radio Show
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PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
Window Coverings University
www.theWCU.com
Classroom courses:
http://www.thewcu.com/classroom_courses.php
Online Courses:
www.thewcu.com/online_courses.php
Custom Home Furnishings Academy
Classes offered year-round.
Offering classes in Drapery Fabrication, Cornices, Installation, Slipcovers and more!
For details: http://chfschool.com/
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CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Window Fashions Certified Professionals
WFCP - Window Fashions Certified Professionals - Testing available at shows. For details, visit www.window-fashions.com.
Window Coverings Association of America
WCAA - Window Covering Association of America offers these two programs:
- Certified Workroom Professional Program
- Certified Window Treatment Consultant Program
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