Training, Classes, Workshops

When JoAnne Lenart-Weary began her business 30+ years ago, there was no program to learn the craft of Interior Decorating. Sure there were 4 year interior design programs, but that wasn’t where she wanted to go. Carol Bass had the same opinion. The 2 of them attended every possible class and tradeshow to learn, while perfecting their skills in the field, for many years. They analyzed every job to understand what made a room successful. The perfect combination of the power of placement, color, lighting composition, mix of patterns and fabrics, accessories, would result in a beautiful room every time. The result was the most comprehensive decorating curriculum in the country geared to a practical approach to decorating that the real world craves. The classes are not filled with fluff, but provide solid information to provide education, inspiration, and most of all, confidence with classroom and field experiences. Each class also includes marketing and business skills. All classes are certified and endorsed by a variety of industry associations.

Overview of Decorating Classes:

Redesign and Staging-Five Days-$2750
This class blends two of the most requested services in one class. Learn the Power of Placement for selling and dwelling. Geared to help you quickly launch a business and create beautiful rooms. Combine this Color with No Regrets for a well rounded education.
Redesign and Color with No Regrets-Five Days-$2750
Every conversation about decorating begins with color; it is the most intimidating part of the decorating process. Combine color confidence with redesign, or the power of placement, and you will have the ability to help your client in a variety of ways.
Color with No Regrets-Two Days-$1095
Perhaps you have already attended other training programs but need color confidence. This phenomenal patented color system will have you creating color harmonies in minutes, with the use of numbers. Based on the science of the color wheel, this isn’t subjective color selection but based on solid color principles. This is the perfect add-on class regardless of your prior training.
One Day Decorator-Five Days-$2499
This new class has been well received. It is the class for the new paradigm in decorating, a more budget driven and quick turn around expected from many of today’s clients. From floor to ceiling, learn how to create a beautiful room, quickly!
Interior Decorating-Five Days-$2750
Do you want a more traditional approach to the decorating process? Learn space planning, specifying, flooring, lighting, client communications, custom window treatments, working with wholesale vendors and so much more.
Redesign-Three Days-$1495
This class is a great way to jumpstart your training by focusing first on the Power of Placement. It is perfect for those eager to get started.
Staging-Three Days-$1495
Staging has been the buzzword in the real estate world. The goal is to help a house maximize selling price and minimize days on market. This is decorating for selling combined with the business skills needed to communicate in the real estate world. Learn the unique proprietary “ACTION” System, a numerical scoring system to use with your staging clients.