New Class: Decorating for the Holidays

Perplexed elves and others in desperate need of holiday cheer can face the upcoming season with new found confidence by enrolling in the latest class offered by Design Guy University: Decorating for the Holiday Season.

What's included:

* Brief overview of the history of decoration for winter and holiday
* View photographs of beautifully decorated homes
* Go inside the area's second-largest private home to see how I decorated the public spaces for the holidays
* Learn techniques used by professionals.
* View and learn about unusual choices of plants and greenery (live samples) for your home
* Learn the correct way to light a tree
* See the latest in artificial and permanent materials available
* How to use containers correctly

All registrants get a special holiday gift from Scott, the Design Guy.

TIME: 9am - 11am
DATE: Saturday, Nov.15,
LOCATION: The Heman Park Centennial Commons Building in University City, 7210 Olive Street, University City, MO 63130
COST: Only $39 per person

Make Check out to: Scott Tjaden

Mail Check or Money Order to:

Design Guy University
2433 McNair Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63104

Design Guy University At-Home

I was asking my students what they wanted, and in response I created an at-home version of Design Guy University. The first of it’s kind, you pick from the topics below, or collaborate with me to come up with something you’d like and we’ll have class... right in your own home! Pretty cool, huh?

The cost is $295 per 2-hour lecture for up to 10 people. $29.50 additional per person after 10. Perfect for women’s groups, subdivisions, or a group of friends.

And, it's only $29.50 per person... it's a great deal!

DGU AT-HOME COURSE MENU

Color 101
I’ll not only give you the new colors for the season, but discuss who in the heck makes these decisions. Also some color tricks I’ve learned through the years like how to deal with matching reds, it's the hardest color in the palette to work with.

Room makeover
You’ll give me digital photos of the space before hand and I’ll provide some suggestions that you can use. Your friends will either help move furniture or kick back and watch. Limitations apply, please call for details.



Drapery 101
We’ll learn the basics about drapery. What’s in, what’s out. What’s new on the market. From basics to high end. We’ll even see photos of professional jobs that you can use to help decorate your house. The handout is my special Drapery reference made just for you.



Feng Shui Basics
There is no traditional word for interior design in Asia, it’s simply known as Feng Shui, the art of balance. I’ll have a a Feng Shui chart for you as part of the handout and information.



Upholstery 101
We'll learn the basic parts of upholstery. I have a handout and a few samples to show you the difference between down, 1/2 and 1/2 and we'll even create our own pattern with upholstery nails that you can either use yourself or take to a professional to recreate.



Interior Design History 101
Essentials you need to know about the history of Interior design. I'll start with Greek and Roman interiors and take us through modern times. You'll get a time line and a handout. We'll discuss pivotal people in history such as furniture great Thomas Chippendale, and designers like Francis Elkin and David Hicks.



Interior Design via Web
We’ll take a cruise through the Internet as I show you my favorite sites. Many of which you won’t know. And, we’ll also go to sites all over the world. You pick the area of interest, or I can show you a sampling of what I just love. Blank wall needed for my projector. You need to have a wireless Internet connection and a blank wall. Don't worry, I have an electronic projector.

Call me to discuss and sign up. My website at www.designguyuniversity.com has the contact information.

Help your friends earn their degree in confidence!!

Design Guy University Classes

Tuesdays 2-4 pm, repeat class 7-9pm
September 16th through October 14th 2008

We have some great new places to go to and people to learn from in the next series of classes from Design Guy University!

 

September 16th. - R. Ege Antiques: “The objects in my shop are things your grandmother never had.” This store is great. He has been voted the best affordable antique store in St. Louis and also the best window display in the city. You'll see why when you walk through the door. Whimsical items, antiques, everything from 19th furniture to paintings, to very, very unusual accessories and mineral specimens and shells. Learn about his buying trips to Europe and his shows that he participates in located in other cities. We'll talk about how to pick out the right thing and how to train your eye to find just the right object for your space.  

September 23 - Centro: We'll take a look at St. Louis' only higher-end modern design store with the top designers from Britain and Italy. We'll see trends in modern lighting from their Artemide showroom as well as discuss principals of modern design and how to integrate modern and new together.



September 30th - Mark Buckheit Framing: The framer for the St. Louis Art Museum, the Contemporary, and various galleries around town, we'll tour his studio, see some marvelous artwork and also learn how to frame things properly. I'll have a handout on some tips/hints that you can use. (please note: there will be several flights of stairs to climb for this particular tour. If you cannot do this, please contact me)

October 7 - Ivey-Selkirks:  Go behind the scenes of Ivey-Selkirks. We'll have a lecture on how auction houses work, you can ask questions, and we'll also get a preview before anyone else in St. Louis of some paintings/furniture from their upcoming auctions including the Modernist auction in November and their monthly auction. I'll show you my pics and some possibilities of what you can buy and use for your home.

5. Donghia: Catie, my local rep for this internationally known line of fabric and furniture will preview the new fabrics for fall. It's exciting. She'll have real, large samples to share. Everyone will love this opportunity.

For the first class, we will meet at R.Ege's shop, when you send in your registration, I'll then email you directions closer to the time of the class. 

Cost is $98/per person for all 5 classes. You have a choice from 2-4pm OR 7-9pm whichever you choose. I do need a commitment from you for either time so I can see how many students are available each time. 

Email me at tjadeninteriors@yahoo.com for more information. I can even send you a registration form. Our website should be updated soon with the current information. 

EXCITING STUFF!!!

Coming late fall/early winter: Christmas decorating. I'll share my experience decorating the second largest house in St. Louis for the holidays. The lecture will be on Florist Row in St. Louis.