What is the Custom Home Furnishings School ?
Founded in 1995 by internationally known industry expert Cheryl Strickland, the Custom Home Furnishings School (formerly known as the Professional Drapery School ) is the only school of it’s kind in the world that specializes in educating Workrooms, Upholsterers, Installers and Designers. The School is located in Swannanoa , NC , a small town located in the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains near Asheville , NC . What Career Professional Programs are offered? Currently, the school offers the following seven programs: Window Coverings, Advanced Window Coverings, Bed Treatments/Pillows, Installation, Slipcovers, Upholstery and Cornice Boards. These programs are in addition to the popular weekend mini-courses in window treatment design and computer-aided design. The school also offers a truly unique class titled the “TOTAL Experience” at the Biltmore Estate”. How long does it take to earn the designation of Career Professional ? All programs can be completed in one to two weeks, depending on
