MARCH2024

Ericson:

This month we are featuring exclusive workshops and significant deals on our in-house inventory as well as selections from notable furniture vendors. Explore the possibilities to enhance your design projects and make the most of the resources available at IDS. Join us as we delve into a month filled with opportunities to streamline your business, expand your knowledge, and make your sourcing easier.

with Michael White, Scalamandre

Michael will be presenting the new and captivating Metropolitan Museum of Art Fabric, Wallcovering & Trimming Collection, created in collaboration with The Met which draws on artworks and objects from across nine of The Met’s 17 curatorial departments. He will also discuss the significance of each of Scalamandre's collections.

Light refreshments provided

NAPLES

Tuesday

March 5

4 - 6pm

Fabric, Marketplace & Rugs 

2016 Trade Center Way

SARASOTA

Tuesday

March 12 

4 - 6pm

Fabric

1785 Northgate Blvd.

with Keith Nichols, VP of Manufacturing at Century

Keith will introduce the participants to outstanding techniques that can be applied to high-end case goods furniture. The instructor will guide participants through construction, physical and finish distressing procedures. Several unique and invaluable design embellishments will be demonstrated along with gold and silver leafing, dry-brushing, and hand applied wax illustrations.

Lunch provided | .10 CEU credits

NAPLES

Tuesday

March 19 

12 - 2pm

Fabric, Marketplace & Rugs 

2016 Trade Center Way

SARASOTA

Wednesday

March 20 

12 - 2pm

Rock House Brands by IDS

1779 Independence Blvd.

with Ellen Waldrup,

Sales Representative

As a custom platform, Glassisimo can create most ideas out of glass. Ellen will show the creative inspiration for some of Glassisimo’s finishes and final products. She will also review other unique vendor offerings and the product line, both standard and those customized to meet designer/client specifications.

Lunch provided

NAPLES

Wednesday

March 27 

12 - 2pm

Fabric, Marketplace & Rugs 

2016 Trade Center Way

SARASOTA

Thursday

March 28 

12 - 2pm

Furniture

1734 Northgate Blvd.

Luis Carrillo, Hickory Chair Sales Representative, will be available monthly in the Hickory Chair/Rock House Brands showrooms fielding designer’s questions on products, options, customization, and more.

NAPLES

First Tuesday* of each month

March 5

April 2

10am - 2pm

Hickory Chair Showroom

6062 Taylor Road

SARASOTA

First Thursday* of each month

March 7

April 4

10am - 2pm

Rock House Brands Showroom

1779 Independence Blvd

*Designers do not need to book an appointment