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Extended Education

INTERIOR DESIGN

Interior Designers Forum: Best & Brightest

SF 122
Instructor: Diane Dorrans Saeks
Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m., February 7
1 session. $130. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none

Lunch and refreshments provided. American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) members can earn 0.6 CEU credits.

Find inspiration in the work of leading California interior designers, landscape designers, furniture designers, and architects at this year’s ID Forum. Each speaker will discuss latest trends and give a lively and provocative presentation of newly completed work, shedding light on the process of creating new theories, new design, and new craft. Aesthetics and practicalities of design will be addressed, including issues of ecology and “green” materials.

The design and architecture of leading San Francisco firms is international in scope and demonstrates the energy, quality, originality, and vision of California-based firms. Newest works from these firms demonstrate the current directions and new concepts that will lead us into the next decade. Presented by best-selling design author Diane Dorrans Saeks.

Keynote Speaker: Douglas Durkin
Featured Speaker: Thomas Yee
Special Guest Speakers: Jonathan Browning; David Oldroyd, Ted Boerner, Topher Delaney, Elisa and James Stancil

For more details, call 510.594.3710 to request an ID Forum brochure.

Kitchen & Bath Design

SF 124
Instructor: Sabra Ballon
Wed., 7:15–10 p.m., February 11–April 15
10 sessions. $285. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none

This studio-based course provides a multifaceted overview of the technical and aesthetic principles of kitchen and bathroom design. Students explore concepts of programming, planning, and spatial development. The class studies lighting, color, and standard and alternative material options, including fixtures and appliances. Participants develop one long-term project from conception through presentation.

Behind the Scenes in Interior Design

OFFC 300
Instructor: Diane Dorrans Saeks
Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m., February 21
1 session. $130. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none

A one-day insider's tour and lecture provides a rare opportunity for participants to visit private design studios that are otherwise mostly inaccessible to the public. Often we read about the newest work by leading designers and admire their polish and perfection. We frequent galleries and appreciate the finesse of fine art and fine furniture design. Now you can meet real-world designers, view their studios, and learn what goes on behind the scenes.

Four locations are planned. Registrants receive a schedule and map prior to class. Participants are responsible for transportation to the various sites. Lunch is provided.