Susan Wells
Susan Wells is The Decorating Coach and her professional background as a décor specialist and home staging expert, combines the best of both worlds — custom decorating WITHOUT the custom costs! This drapery business entrepreneur enthuses and amuses audiences with her trouble-free approach to decorating. The author of two best-selling books and host of the award-winning TV series, Dream Homes, she is an in demand speaker across North America. Her ideas inform and can inspire anyone to create the home they’ve always wanted! www.thedecoratingcoach.com
A to Z Professional Workroom Skills, Susan Wells
A to Z Professional Workroom Skills (25) All Levels
From measuring and fabrication to installation, Susan shares home décor secrets for accuracy that save hours in construction. Gather sewing techniques that will take your home from comfortable to sensational! This session is loaded with décor transformations as you learn how to make 3 sensational drapery styles with black-out and lining options and 3 valances with mitered corners and stylish options. Plus, pick up tricks for upholstered headboards and cornice valances; how to make 36 yards of continuous bias strip from 1 yard of fabric; speed gathering and wide shirring options. Bring: Scissors & tape measure. Kit $12
6 Hour Workshop
Interior Design on a Dime, Susan Wells
Interior Design on a Dime
See how to breathe new life into your home by putting your sewing and painting skills to new uses! Create a memory pillow and armchair cushion. Renew outdated wall hangings – frame, print and matting! Transform ugly countertops with new colour or a faux-granite finish and more!
1.5 Hour Seminar
Staging Your Home with Decorator Style, Susan Wells
Staging Your Home with Decorator Style
Let this professional stager show you how to do it! You too can showcase your handy work like a pro. Discover principles of accessory and furniture placement and how to arrange art and wall hangings. We’ll cover every room and it works in any home. Master the requirements for proportion, placement and how to choose complementary colour palettes. A must for crafters, quilters, sewers or any decorating enthusiast!
1.5 Hour Seminar
Class registration will begin in late July 2012. Watch for updates on our blog for when brochure details become available and registration begins. www.creativfestival.ca
Plus, Fashion Runway Presentation…
decorating trends
See stunning new decorating trends from the world of professional interior design that can be easily copied for your own home. Professional decorator and home stager, Susan Wells, tells all to create beautiful interiors on a budget without time consuming projects.
And, Decor Stage Presentations…
holiday table décor
Add flair to your holiday table with themes for Christmas, Thanksgiving and more.
the spa bath
Discover essential bath balms and salts you can make as a gift or just spoil yourself!
sensational slipcovers
Pick up know how to refresh your home and achieve a professional décor look.