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Course Description

Interior designers struggle to get current materials that fit market trends. This course teaches you how to work with textile companies. You’ll learn how to work directly with vendors, open an account for wholesale pricing and navigate trade lingo. You’ll learn to confidently visit trade-only US showrooms. The second half focuses on upcoming color and style trends in the home furnishings industry. We’ll explore how they start, sources of inspiration, and how social, economic and ecological factors impact textile design. We'll also discuss how colors and textures in the world of fashion influence home decor. You’ll view images from prominent industry trade shows, and get a behind-the-scenes look at international textile mills.

In-person courses cannot substitute for required certificate courses.

Prerequisites

Students must be an adult age 18 or older to participate.

Instructors

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Type
Lecture
Days
M
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Apr 21, 2025 to Jun 09, 2025
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
18.0
Location
  • RISD Main Campus
Delivery Options
Classroom  
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $575.00 Click here to get more information
Service charge(s)
  • 3% Service Fee  
Drop Request Deadline
May 12, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 21, 2025 to Apr 19, 2025
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Apr 21, 2025 to Jun 09, 2025
Instructors
Necessary Supplies

Students are responsible for purchasing their own art supplies, equipment, software subscriptions, and/or books. For most classes, the cost is under $125 (estimate). A supply list will be available on the course site in Canvas at least 30 days prior to the first day of class. 

Once you have received your enrollment confirmation and logged in to Canvas, navigate to Upcoming Courses on the left-hand side of your dashboard. Supplies will be listed on your course homepage under the supplies heading. Some or all of your course supplies are available at the RISD Store. 

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