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Surya Offers Accessory-Focused Program and Inaugural CEU Course
October 4,
2017 by Jane Chero in Business Strategy, Designer Weekly, High Point, Industry, Market 
Surya has announced the launch of an accessories-focused education program for designers, including the introduction of a series of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) courses over the next year. The first CEU course, ‘The Guide to Area Rugs,’ will make its debut at the Fall Market on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 2-3 p.m. at the Surya showroom, Showplace 4100.
The first CEU course, “The Guide to Area Rugs,” will make its debut at the Fall Market on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 2-3 p.m. at the Surya showroom, Showplace 4100.
The course will enhance participants' fundamental knowledge of area rugs to provide the best possible design solution for clients. Participants will delve into the history of area rugs across the globe, rug materials and fabrication, best application practices for today, and area rugs’ impact on design.
Accredited by the Interior Design Continuing Education Council (IDCEC), the session will count for .1 CEU credits. Following High Point Market, the course will be presented throughout the U.S. to interior designers and industry professionals.
“As part of our long-standing reputation for thought leadership, we constantly share market, trend and product insights to support our customers and their businesses,” said Satya Tiwari, president of Surya.
“With our new accessories-focused educational curriculum, designers can arm themselves with information to better advise their clients in the specification phase and establish greater professional trust, while earning required annual education credits. This is a value-add we look forward to providing to our customers and the design community at large,” Tiwari said.
A complete list of events taking place in the Surya showroom can be accessed at www.surya.com/market-events.