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Home and Garden Classes


Home and Garden courses: interior design, home/garden, Feng Shui classes.


Decorating Basics


This course will address basic interior design principles such as identification of style components, and how to have continuity and flow while introducing complimentary and eclectic items. Class will also cover proper furniture placement, use of color, texture, and lighting, and how to select appropriate pieces that you presently own and to identify what you need to complete the look. Proper execution of wall art and groupings are also discussed.
Section Start Date End Date Campus Tuition Instructor Action
DECBASICS (10JUL13)
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Jul 10, 2013 Jul 31, 2013 Main Campus $175.00 Lee Anne Culpepper
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Principles of Design


Often a trend will inspire both the amateur and the professional. Explore the latest color and design trends and how to use them to create spaces that inspire. Examine the characteristics of fabrics and learn how to select effectively the appropriate fabric for the scheme, including mixing patterns and colors. Create eye catching rooms by discovering the levels of quality and best uses of furniture. You will be introduced to simple, computer assisted software applications that will allow you to change colors and other design elements in real time on your computer screen. This class will also reveal the importance of incorporating “Green Design” into your master plan and why green is now a standard in the design industry. Finally, be introduced to the variety of career options for design.
Section Start Date End Date Campus Tuition Instructor Action
PRINDESIGN (11JUL13)
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Jul 11, 2013 Aug 1, 2013 Main Campus $175.00 Lee Anne Culpepper
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The Art of Feng Shui


Do you wonder how your environment may be affecting you—for better or for worse? Feng shui, the Asian science of the cause and effect of the proper direction and placement of objects, may have the answers. Developed more than 5,000 years ago, feng shui is based on the natural laws of physics, offering simple and scientifically based modalities for bringing our environment into harmony, thus creating a peaceful and pleasant place to live and work. No discounts.
Section Start Date End Date Campus Tuition Instructor Action
ARTOFFENGSHUI (17AUG13)
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Aug 17, 2013 Aug 17, 2013 Briarcliff Campus $135.00 Rochel H Parker
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Decorating Basics II

Create beautiful and functional spaces where you live, work and play, and build on your foundation as we explore color theory and the physiological effects of color on relaxing and productive environments. Learn the techniques of illusion design which include the art of masking architectural flaws including off center doors and windows, and creating spaciousness. Included in the tuition is an exclusive tour of a "trade only" store to explore and learn the secrets of fabric combinations, furniture arrangement, furniture selection, quality determination, and rug purchases.
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