Antique & Design Center Sets High Point Seminar Schedule

March 14, 2013  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in Markets on March 15, 2013

The Antique & Design Center  is staging a full slate of lectures and world-class speakers for the upcoming High Point Market.

Sponsored by V&M, an online source for unique vintage furniture, antiques, art and content, all lectures take place in the Antique & Design Center Lecture Room on the ground level of Market Square. There is no charge to attend and continuing education credits are attached to two of the seminars. 

The series represents a learning experience in a unique setting unlike any other at the High Point Market, according to Karen Luisana, managing director of the Antique & Design Center. Seminars kick off on opening day of Market, Saturday, April 20 with David Lindquist of Whitehall Antiques. A full-time antiques dealer, appraiser and authenticator since 1974, and a senior accredited member of ASA for more than 25 years, Lindquist works as a consultant to appraisers throughout America. 

Lindquist will present "Simple Rules for Authenticating Antiques" at 10-11: 30 a.m. 

"Come with a great sense of style and educated eye for proportion and David will show you how those attributes are the keys to the authentication of antique furniture," Luisana said. "This hands-on working session teaches the simple rules you need to know to advise clients with confidence, as well as a rejuvenated sense of fine style. As he says, 'Every major designer is returning to classic antique furniture in their work, judiciously mixed with soft modern, as evidenced in the shelter magazines and online buzz. Make sure you ride the crest of the wave!'"

All attendees will receive a free copy of Lindquist's book on discerning the differences between period furniture and look-a-likes of the 19th and 20th centuries. Q&A follows and CEU credit will be awarded.  

Next up is Sheilah MacSporran and "How to Create 2D & 3D Room Designs On Olioboard That Your Clients Will Love," at 12:15-1:45 p.m. MacSporran is the chief executive and co-founder of Olioboard, an online interior design mood board creator and social shopping platform.

Olioboard allows members to create 2D and 3D room designs using real products that they can save, shop and share. Her goal is to change the way people shop online by allowing them to first try it, before they buy it. In this Olioboard presentation, MacSporran will show designers how to create realistic 3D room designs by breaking the tools down into easy-to-understand tutorials. The presentation will also cover some of the latest tools and additions to Olioboard, as well as a broad overview on how designers can use Olioboard to make a profit and streamline their work process.

Following the talk, Olioboard is sponsoring a complimentary lunch for Seminar attendees. 

Bill Indursky, co-founder of V&M, returns Saturday to deliver his report: "2013 Trends in the Antique and Home Furnishings Industries." From 2-3:30 p.m., he'll provide an in-depth and up-to-the minute analysis of where the antique and home décor industries are headed. An award-winning designer, architect, realist painter and author, Indursky returns for the fifth time to offer his design trend forecast, and to explain the larger context that continues to shape his forecast.

Kelli Ellis and Lori Dennis wrap up opening day from 3:30-5 p.m. with a "Taste of Design Camp." The HGTV interior designers and creators of Design Camp have spent decades educating designers and design enthusiasts. For this presentation, Ellis and Dennis take the stage with industry leaders and a panel of "Camp Counselors" that includes Leslie Newsom Rascoe, decoration and design editor, Veranda Magazine; Helene Hollub, principal of Hollub Homes, Inc., a building and design company in South Florida; Katy Garrett, interior design business coach, systems educator, and award-winning custom home furnishings consultant; Ronda Carman, the force behind the All the Best blog, and Lisa Mende, founder and principal of Lisa Mende Design. 

Following the Design Camp panel discussion, there will be a book signing with Dennis, Newsome Rascoe and  Carman. 

The fun will continue with a special social event and cocktail party, "Design Camp in the Courtyard," outside under the stars in the Market Square Courtyard 7-9 p.m.

On Sunday, the stars come out again, and this time, all that's missing is the red carpet. At 10 a.m., Hollywood comes to Market direct from the Academy Awards, as Leslie McDonald, Oscar-winning art director and antique dealer takes the stage for her presentation on designing for film with unique insights into the production process, "So You Want to Be in Pictures." Art director for the blockbuster hit "Lincoln," McDonald has nearly three decades of experience as an art director and production designer for the motion picture industry, with clients including Disney, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Universal, Sony, Warner Bros and Columbia Pictures. With work on hits like "Forrest Gump," "Field of Dreams," "Minority Report," and "Bugsy" (awarded an Academy Award for best art direction), McDonald offers an insider's view of the film industry.

"This is a wonderful opportunity to obtain pieces from her movies, along with the mid-century art and furniture in which Leslie specializes," Luisana said. 

Leslie Carothers, follows at 2-3:30 p.m., with "Slow It Down Social."

"Anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the amount of time social media takes to do well should make plans to join Leslie, CEO of The Kaleidoscope Partnership, a global social media agency, for her time-saving top tips on which social media platforms you should be using, and how you can cross-leverage social media platforms to maximize ROI faster for your design business," Luisana said. "Learn how to #slowitdown to increase the amount of quality, offline time you have to invest in your family, friends and fun!" 

At 3:30 p.m, MacSporran returns for an encore of "How to Create 2D & 3D Room Designs That Your Clients Will Love." "Olioboard is a phenomenon and an incredible tool for designers, and we know Sheliah's presentation on Saturday will be packed," Luisana said. "We wanted to be sure that everyone has an opportunity to hear her and ask questions."

On Monday at 10 a.m., Rob Luisana presents "Healthcare Reform and How the New Rules Will Affect Small Business." A frequent presenter at seminars on health care reform and a contributor to health care discussions on National Public Radio (NPR), Rob Luisana is managing partner of Pilot Benefits, a brokerage firm that provides Medical benefit solutions to businesses and individuals. Rob Luisana assists clients in managing Health Care Reform regulations and negotiating health care insurance costs. 

Kandrac Kole is next up at 2 p.m., to examine "The Art of Repurposing and Using Vintage Items in Design." An interior design firm founded by principal designers Joann Kandrac and Kelly Kole, this duo has established a reputation for their approachable, dynamic personalities, signature use of color, and one of a kind, custom designs. Their work has been featured by "The New York Times," "House Beautiful," "The Atlanta Journal Constitution," "HGTV.com," "Atlanta Home Improvement" and Houzz.com. Bloggers since 2009, their blog has become popular for all types of design related conversations and has won the allegiance of thousands of readers per month.

Capping the series is designer Allison Paladino, "Why the Bad Economy Has Been the Best Thing for My Business," at 3:30-5 p.m. Paladino focuses on what's important now, from the creative process to building a personal brand as a designer, and why the challenging economy may actually be the best thing that happened to her high-end interior design business. From landing her first job directly out of design school with Thomas Pheasant, to being named "One of America's 25 Top Young Designers" by "House Beautiful," to launching her own design practice serving luxury consumers in the rarified world of Palm Beach, she'll offer the inside story on the licensed collections she's created for E.J. Victor, Trowbridge and Starck. This is a not-to-be missed presentation for any interior designer who has ever dreamed of making the leap to product design or building a major brand, featuring actual samples of the forms and methods Allison utilizes to make her business sing every day. Attendees receive 1 CEU credit.