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Short Course

 

The short course is an intensive 2 day interior design course taught by a graduate teacher in an award-winning former dairy near Guildford in Surrey. It is aimed at those wanting a professional finish in their own home, and for others looking for a new life direction.

 

The key principles of design and decoration are explained and illustrated with lovely examples. Everyone leaves with something to treasure (their portfolio) and information about an innovative new way to decorate. This is a simple system that involves decorating around a picture and goes far beyond the world of art - into fashion, photography, and magazine styling. These 'curated images' result in a more original look, and make the whole process of decorating a room virtually foolproof. It really is a trailblazing way to go about design - hence The Daily Telegraph award.

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For those looking for a new direction:

  • The portfolio and certificate can be taken to job interviews 

  • The extension box used to kick-start a small business (incorporating AI into the design process)

  • And the curated image concept can help invigorate an existing business

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Each course is highly structured to ensure excellent results in minimum time - and standards are high - but the approach is friendly and kind so everyone is welcome. They take place on a Thursday and Friday (10am-4pm) just a few times a year, and numbers are kept low to allow for personalisation. 

 

The cost is £400 a day to include lunch with an extra £150 for all of the equipment including the extension box (so £950 in total). ​The next course with a space is taking place on the 18th and 19th of  March 2027. Details on request. 

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INTERIOR DESIGN SHORT COURSE INCLUDES:

 

A black fabric portfolio case with mount board and art sleeves, a scale ruler, a colour wheel imported from the States, a booklet with all the key principles, and the extension box which includes 300 curated images on a memory stick as well as information about starting and expanding a small business

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Lunch takes place in the 54ft former milking parlour where you look out onto a garden designed by a Chelsea gold medal winner - it really is a course like no other!

Course content:

  • The key elements of good design including space planning with reference to an AI programme from the US

  • Understanding style
  • A new perspective on how to decorate (involving the use of curated images)
  • Colour schemes
  • Lighting principles  

 

Courses Interiors Near London

Reviews can be seen on houzz just click on the grey house logo below 

Each portfolio has 6 A3 design boards including a soft furnishings board (similar to the student examples above), a 1:50 room plan, and style boards. 

​​​Everything supplied is of the utmost quality with fabrics and trimmings sourced predominantly from Chelsea Harbour Design Centre. 

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