SURYA TO HOST SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL AND ENTERTAINING EVENTS AT FALL HIGH POINT MARKET 10.06.17
Surya continues its tradition of presenting events where High Point Market attendees can expand their industry knowledge and network with peers and influencers over daily complimentary catered meals, hors d’oeuvres and cocktails at Showplace 4100.
“Every year, we set out to host events that engage market attendees in insightful discussions about topics that impact their businesses and the overall design community,” said Satya Tiwari, president of Surya. “This year, we are excited to not only bring the discerning business mind of designer Denise McGaha to the Surya showroom, but also present our own original CEU course that will uncover interesting and useful facts about area rugs.”
The events hosted by Surya are as follows:
The Guide to Area Rugs (0.1 CEU)
Saturday, October 14 from 2-3 p.m.
Surya's first-ever CEU course will survey uses of area rugs throughout the world and history, from thousands of years ago to today. The demonstration of materials, fabrication and application practices will improve designers’ ability to provide informed style solutions for clients.
Fall Celebration
Sunday, October 15 from 6-11 p.m.
Market attendees will be able to participate in an evening of fun and relaxation with access to an open bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres, followed by music and dancing.
How to Deliver Luxury Projects in Under 90 Days (0.1 CEU)
Monday, October 16 from 2-3 p.m.
Presented by the High Point Market Authority and American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Denise McGaha will present her trademarked "Designing with a Deadline" process and how it transformed her interior design business, along with tips on project management tools, working with showrooms and attracting the ideal clientele.
Surya’s showroom, Showplace 4100, will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., beginning Friday, Oct. 13. Attendees are encouraged to schedule an appointment with a Surya sales specialist at www.surya.com/market-registration by Wednesday, Oct. 11.
SURYA TO PRESENT INAUGURAL CEU COURSE AT HIGH POINT MARKET AS PRECURSOR TO COMPREHENSIVE ACCESSORIES CURRICULUM FOR DESIGNERS 10.03.17
Surya has announced the launch of an accessories-focused education program for designers, including the roll out of a series of Continuing Education Unit (CEU) courses over the next year. Surya’s first CEU course, titled “The Guide to Area Rugs,” will make its debut at High Point 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.”
A complete list of events taking place in the Surya showroom can be accessed at
www.surya.com/market-events. The Surya showroom, Showplace 4100, will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., beginning Friday, Oct. 13.