Interior Design
Hands-on training for interior designers
This series is for individuals who are interested in learning about interior design/decorating, including those who work as designers, aspire to have a career as a professional designer, or even choose to take the program to assist them in decorating their own spaces. Participants will learn design concepts for both residential and commercial application, important industry standards, and how to start and run an interior design business.
This is a hands-on, interactive series uses actual textiles and other materials that you, as a designer, would utilize in your commercial or residential projects. Course handouts outlining the various finishes and their applications included in the program can then serve as a resource to you as a new designer or as a seasoned professional. At the end of this 16-week course, you will be able to prepare a professional design board with room layouts and researched specifications of paint colors, fabrics, window treatments, furniture, flooring, and lighting using samples provided.
This series offers a practicum for students giving them hands-on experience with instructor during at least one of the 3-hour classes on location at Furniture Galleries Carpet One in Butler, PA. Working behind the scenes provides the opportunity to learn furniture style, fabrics, flooring options, artwork, and the know how to accessorize the perfect room.
Spring 2023 (weeks 1-8) *
- Dates: March 25 - May 20, 2023, no class April 8, 2023
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Penn State Beaver
- Cost: $659
Fall 2023 (weeks 9-16) *
- Dates: TBD
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Location: Penn State Beaver
- Cost: $659
*Both sessions must be taken to complete the series.
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