Join us for two amazing days of interactive webinars, virtual showroom tours and interior design CEU courses.
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Attend virtual events hosted by the Washington Design Center’s showrooms and engage in interactive question and answer sessions with industry experts. Whether you’re with us in the DC metro area or tuning in from around the world, there is an event for you. This is our first virtual market due to the current COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings. We hope you will enjoy the experience we have put together for you and benefit from at least one of the virtual sessions.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
| 9:00 AM | A Very English SanctuaryHines & CoTextile Designer Richard Smith walks us around his Sussex manor house overlooking the English Channel, showcasing fabrics and wallpapers from his Madeaux collection, including new fall 2020 introductions. |
| 10:00 AM | Creating the perfect dining tableMichael-ClearyThe dining table has a central role in clients’ home as the centerpiece to hosting gatherings spectacular, celebratory, professional, or intimate, and so its properties and placement must be thoroughly examined. |
| 11:00 AM | Beyond Borders: Wallcovering For TodaySchumacherHow wallcovering has impacted interior design styles of today. Requires additional registration on event page. |
| 12:00 PM | It’s A New Day At ChaddockAmericanEyeChaddock: Old School, Meet New School. Traditional, Meet Modern. |
| 1:30 PM | Showroom TourBaker FurnitureA showroom tour featuring new pieces from the Baker Originals, Milling Road and McGuire collections. |
| 2:30 PM | 10 Things Designers Should Know About Handmade RugsStarkHandmade rugs are our specialty. Creating handmade rugs is an incredible art form that requires a great deal of specialized knowledge. Join us as we answer your common questions from the webinar 10 Things You Should Know About Handmade Rugs. |
| 3:30 PM | Abaca PresentationPatterson Flynn MartinPresentation on the Abaca rug collection. |
| 4:30 PM | Design Discussions: A Conversation With Stephen Elrod and James FarmerKravet, Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & FilsLee Jofa and Brunschwig & Fils Creative Director Stephen Elrod sits down with author and interior designer James Farmer to discuss Farmer’s latest book, Arriving Home. |
Thursday, October 1, 2020
| 9:30 AM | Great Room LivingCentury FurnitureGreat Room is a customizable upholstery series that gives you multiple arms, bases and depth choices allowing you to design upholstery setting. |
| 10:00 AM | New ROMO and Kirkby Design Fall LaunchRomoPushing textiles into new territory and creating a story pattern evoking an air of contemporary elegance. Explore newest launches from ROMO and Kirkby Design. |
| 11:00 AM | Scalamandré Pacifica Fabric & Trim Line ShowingScalamandréScalamandré Senior Design Director, Sumitra Mattai, will present the Pacifica Fabric & Trim collection, a stunning assortment inspired by the textile traditions of Indonesia and Japan. |
| 12:00 PM | Tour of Thayer Coggin ShowroomAmericanEyeTake a tour of the showroom for the debut of the newest Classic Modern designs and fabric/leather introductions from Thayer Coggin |
| 1:00 PM | Collection ReviewCowtan & ToutReview the Colefax and Fowler Fall 2020 Collection. |
| 2:00 PM | Fall DesignsHolly HuntVirtual presentation of new HH product launched for Fall 2020. Many beautiful new pieces available to see now in the Showroom. |
| 2:30 PM | What’s new at the ShowroomJohn Rosselli & AssociatesShowcase of fabrics coming to the new DC showroom. |
| 3:00 PM | Pairing Fabric to Frame CEUKravet, Lee Jofa and Brunschwig & FilsLearn the process of selecting the best fabric for Kravet Furniture and discover why certain fabrics require backing and why certain fabrics require increased yardage so you can build the perfect furniture piece for your next project. |
| 4:00 PM | Showroom TourOsborne & LittlePlease join Osborne & Little for a Showroom Tour. |
