SFC Member Events at High Point Market Oct 16-22, 2015

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Friday, October 16:

The Designer's Guide to Upholstery Anatomy with Kristin Drohan & Susan Inglis
4:30-6pm, High Point Theater
This .1 CEU course is a comprehensive primer on the construction of upholstery from frames to fabric; giving you the proper industry terminology and empowering you to appropriately source upholstered furniture for your clients.

Selamat’s "Florify America”
5-7 pm, IHFC, IH004
Come and celebrate the Introduction of Austrian, Florence Broadhurst to the U.S. with Selamat. Party with us and Florify America!

Cocktails to Celebrate Baker’s New Launch
6-8 pm, 319 N Hamilton
Designed in collaboration with a recognized stylemaker and designer who is yet to be revealed.

WithIt President’s Reception
6-7:00 pm, Stanley Furniture, 200 N. Hamilton Street, #200
Join WithIt’s current President Margi Kyle, the Board of Directors of WithIt along with members  for networking, cocktails and hors oeuvres.

Saturday, Oct 17:

Join Thom Filicia for an artful lunch at Soicher Marin
11:30 am-1:30 pm, C&D, 1B
Come meet Thom Filicia and celebrate his newest artwork collection with Soicher Marin!

Currey & Company’s Midnight in Paris
3-5 pm, IHFC, M110
Enjoy lively conversations about antiques, design and travel, all while sipping Champagne, listening to live music and viewing Currey’s new offerings.

TrendWatch: An Inside Look at the Future of Design
3:30-4:30pm, Suites at Market Square, 1^st floor Seminar Room
Julie Smith Vincenti gives attendees an inside look at leading trends in the home furnishings industry through an opening day seminar and three on-site trend displays.

Tomlinson Launch Event
4-6pm, 525 N Wrenn
Join Barry Dixon for the launch of his new collection at Tomlinson.

Libby Langdon for Bradburn Gallery, Launch Party & Cocktail Celebration!
4-6pm, Bradburn Gallery, 200 Steele, Floor 1, Hamilton/Wrenn District
Join Libby Langdon and Bradburn Gallery to celebrate the debut of her dynamic collection of lamps, accessories and accent furniture.

Phillips Collection Industry Mixer
4-8pm – IHFC C202, Sponsors include A.R.T., WithIt, ASFD, SFC, and IMC.
Join us at the now famous networking event open to all market attendees.

Toasting Kravet Collaborators
4-6pm, Market Square, Suite 217
Join Kravet and its team of A-list design collaborators to celebrate more than 20 years of successful partnerships.

DesignHER Pre-Release Party at Wesley Hall
5:30-7:30 p.m., 5 Wesley Hall, 310 N Hamilton St., S-106
Celebrating Julianne Taylor of Taylor Burke Home and her new book, DesignHER, which profiles inspiring female entrepreneurs in the home decor industry. Meet many of the women featured in the book, and mix and mingle over light fare and libations.

Sunday, Oct 18:

WithIt Educational Breakfast
7:30-9am  IHFC, Green Wing, 11th Floor International Ballroom A
Kate Spade New York launches home furnishings at High Point Market

Brunch & Learn: The Building Blocks of Product Design and Licensing with Libby Langdon & Lisa Mende
10-11am, Bradburn Gallery Home Showroom, Suite 134 Steele Building
Join designer, author & makeover television personality, Libby Langdon in a lively conversation led by interior designer and blogger, Lisa Mende as they discuss Langdon’s path toward product design and licensing.

Brunch with Barry Dixon at Arteriors
11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Arteriors, IHFC, H320
Join designer Barry Dixon for brunch to celebrate the new additions to the Barry Dixon for Arteriors Collection.

Bedtime Stories-Vispring Luxury Beds
11am - 1pm, 200 N. Hamilton St., Floor 3, Hamilton/Wrenn District
Once upon a time... luxury British bed company, Vispring invited five top designers to create whimsical vignettes inspired by their favorite bedtime stories. Join them for Champagne and a celebration of dream-inspired creativity.           

Dynamic Retail Solutions for a Modern World-Connie Post
1pm - 2pm, Sun. Oct. 18, Retailer Resource Center, Plaza Suites, Floor 1 
Connie Post will focus on transformative retail strategies currently in play, and insights into engaging customer experiences that really work from the retail strategist who understands shoppers best.  

Preppy and Colorful – A Fresh Take on a Timeless Look, moderated by Krissa Rossbund-Julianne Taylor of Taylor Burke
2-3pm, Suites at Market Square, 1^st floor Seminar Room
Enjoy the engagement of prestigious panelists, including Julianne Taylor of Taylor Burke, on what it truly means to unwaveringly utilize color and bring a preppy edge to design.

Celebrating Kate Spade New York for EJ Victor
2-4 pm, 116 S Lindsay
Please join EJ Victor and Kate Spade New York for an afternoon cocktail as you view the new collection.

Lori Dennis-Design Campus Live: Phillips Collection
3-5 PM, IHFC, C-202
Join Design Campus Live and Phillips Collection at Fall High Point Market for a CEU Presentation featuring Jamie Alexander and Glen Peloso! Enjoy a fun cocktail party immediately following the event!

Loloi-Books signing with Justina Blakeney, The New Bohemians, Cool and Collected Homes
3:30-5pm, IHFC D320
LA-based designer Justina Blakeney defines the New Bohemians as creative individuals who are boutique owners and bloggers, entrepreneurs and ex-pats, artists and urban farmers. See what she has to say.

Color and Cocktails-Company C Inc.
4-7pm, Sun. Oct. 18, IHFC, Design Center, Floor 4, D431
Join founders Christine and Walter Chapin for a fun evening of colorful conversation and signature cocktails!

Kate Spade Rugs Launch Party
4-6pm, Jaipur Rugs
Polished, modern, timeless and irreverent, Kate Spade is bringing her crisp color, graphic prints and playful sophistication to High Point. Celebrate the launch of Kate Spade New York Home at Jaipur Rugs

Leftbank Art Cocktail Party
4-6 pm, IHFC, H304
Enjoy the attention to detail and craftsmanship Leftbank Art has to offer. All pieces are made in Southern California.

Martini Potato Bar
4-8pm – Phillips Collection, IHFC C202,
At Phillips Collection we love innovative and we love fun. Our Martini Potato Bar night has something for everyone to try

Loloi Semi-Annual Party
5-10pm, IHFC D320
Enjoy good food, drink and live music as you view the world’s most original rug designs.

Eugene Stoltzfus Happy Hour
5-7pm, IHFC D335
View twenty-first century design that integrates comfort, beauty, sustainability and affordability into eye-catching furniture for your home or office.

Surya Fall Showroom Celebration
6 pm – Midnight, Showplace 4100
Dance to the sounds of a DJ as you explore Surya’s latest offerings, plus mix and mingle with colleagues and enjoy an assortment of hot and cold appetizers and tasty libations.

HT&D 10th anniversary Party
7-10pm, Showplace 2400
HTD will be hosting our 10 year with a party to celebrate our accomplishments throughout the last ten years.

Monday, Oct 19:

SFC Sustainable Style Progressive Breakfast tour
8:30-11am, American Leather, Showplace 5000
This tour starts with a 20 minute presentation, What is Sustainable Furniture Anyway? then we will progress through American Leather, Copeland Furniture and Jaipur Rugs learning and eating as we go. .1CEU

Currey & Company unveiling with new Lamps Plus Products
3-5 pm, IHFC M110
Celebrate the partnership between Lamps Plus and Currey & Company as they unveil an exclusive lighting design, available only at Lamps Plus. RSVP to iserrano@lampsplus.com.

Meet Designer Barclay Butera at Leftbank Art
4-6 PM, IHFC, H-304
Review the Barclay Butera Collection for Leftbank Art and book signing.

ASFD-Pinnacle Awards
6pm-9pm, dinner at 7pm, IHFC, 11th floor ballroom
Celebrate the winning furniture designers at the 20^th Anniversary of this event.

Tuesday, Oct 20:

Demystifying Chemical Exposure from Furniture: The Results
8:30-9:30am, Suites at Market Square, 1st floor seminar room
Dr, Marilyn Black, VP of UL and GREENGUARD and colleagues will discuss the results of their study about chemicals in chairs and their harmful exposure to consumers. Panel led by Steve Freeman of Room & Board.

SFC's Designing Green Interiors at Company C
10-11am, IHFC D431
Learn ways to reduce exposure and the environmental footprint in residential and commercial designs. Taught by Susan Inglis. .1 CEU