Master Carpet Sculpting Seminar

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An in-depth, 1 week (*) seminar on all aspects of Carpet Sculpting, form origins to modern-day applications. Includes marketing. Syllabus Geoffrey F. (G*Man) Howe, "The Carpet Magician" Sculptor / Mentor / Inventor

Course Syllabus: 7 - 10 Day Time Frame
Introduction History - Ancient art practiced for thousands of years
Background Chinese techniques
American techniques using broadlooms
Personal background
Industry/Carving
Pattern Making Tools - Pattern paper - types, concept of use Pounce wheel/Electro pounce, how and why to use Projection and enlargement of pattern to full size - Freehand - How to "pick up" a design - Adapting the design - Take a layout/fold over to adapt a design - Enlarging and reducing a design - Transferring a design to full size onto pattern paper - Pouncing Methods of design transfer - Powder Pen Airbrush
Estimating How much material will be needed to complete design
Disassembly of carpet pieces
Tools needed for the process
Pattern transfer
Pre-assembly of pieces
Assembly of carpet design - Fitting together of pieces - Tacking (welding) of pieces - Seaming methods - Hand sewing/Cold seal - Various hot melt methods - Electric seam method *** Secret registration/re-registration method
Carving, Sculpting and Relief Carving - Free hand carving - Common Approach, The D'Avanti Method (draw sculpting), The "Rodenbaugh" Method, Bas Relief plate instruction
Troubleshooting potential problems
Backing of Product: Adhesives and methods - Re-backing (when it's necessary)- Binding Hand stitch method - (hand bound method), Serging, Fringing Machine binding
Fiber Optics - Precious Metal and Jewel Inlay

© 2005 Rochester Rug Sculpting & Vocational Programs. All rights reserved.

Order Information: Item Number-46-6907949
Price: $5,000.00 Reg./For a limited time only - $4,500.00

Special Needs Variation: For those that feel nessessary due to learning disabilities, physical restrictions, or other limitations, we will accomidate a 10 day training schedule to ensure sucsess. Case by case only, extra time must be requested and approved in advance and in writing.

Additional Course Features:
Includes Hot Pattern Wheel and Cordless Hot Knife w/Hooked Tip
Includes Secret regestration methods
New! Intro to Installing included FREE! ($500.00 value)
Marketing included
Lifetime support and updates
40% Referral Commission!
Tool Package Discounts (Vary per Package)

New Specification: 10 Day seminar possible - Special Value; $3,000.00.
Event:Master Carpet Sculpting Seminar
Start:6/1/2006Contact:RRSVP - Rochester Rug Sculpting and Vocational Programs
Ends:6/10/2006Phone:585-865-4289
Location:RRSVP - Rochester Rug Sculpting and Vocational Programs Fax:
Rochester, NY, USALink:http://www.imakerugs.com/

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