When you're an event stylist, the event space is your canvas, and there are no limits to what you can create! If you have an artistic flair and love planning parties and events, then event design and styling may be an exciting career option for you.

Before we get fancy, let's start with the fundamentals

Event styling is more than putting slipcovers on chairs and choosing napkin colors. To be successful in this field, you must be well-versed in the fundamentals, and you must know how to plan ahead. This course will cover all the basics; from initial brainstorming and concept development to working hands-on with clients. We'll teach you to prepare and plan accordingly, so that you can avoid major headaches when executing your vision. You'll learn how to get started, and what your first steps will be when working with a client, so you can impress with your professionalism and polish! Start with the basics:

• How to conceptualize an individual event
• The principles and key elements of design
• How to examine floor plans and use design software
• Where to look for inspiration and ideas
• How to translate a client’s vision into practical application
• To create a vision board and client presentation
• How to choose the right design and décor techniques

  Design detail in action

  While creativity is undoubtedly the most important element to event styling, there’s also a science behind the art. The key to any successful design is marrying aesthetic appeal with function. Event stylists are not just decorators, they have to understand the mechanics and flow of an event in order to design a space around it. When teaching you HOW to beautify your event space, we'll also explain WHY your choices will enhance the event itself and leave guests with an unforgetable experience. 
  
  We'll give you answers to questions like:

  • What draping fabric should I choose for a wedding?
  • When do I know when I've gone overboard on details?
  • How do I tie in two themes and keep harmony within the space?
  • What colours create what moods?
  • How light or dark should the room be?
  • How can I incorporate special effects and technology?
  • What styling approach works best for each specific event?

  Showcase your styling talent

  Styling an event has a distinct advantage – you advertise your service with each job you complete! But personal style and an eye for detail will only take you so far. You'll need a solid understanding of design principles and event planning if you want to go pro. Our course will teach you everything you need to know about event conceptualization, design, styling, and execution, so you can launch your career today!

  Module 1 : Let’s examine event design

  • Where Event Design is used
  • Conceptualisation & Planning
  • The Principles of Event Design

  Module 2 : It’s your event

  • Becoming an event designer
  • The impact of event design features
  • Finding inspiration & being creative

  Module 3 : Working well with clients

  • Seeing things from clients perspectives
  • Creating vision boards
  • Testing your projected plan

  Module 4 : Overview of event requirements

  • Sourcing materials & budgeting
  • Working with floor plans
  • Using design software

  Module 5 : The design practice in action

  • Assessing your venue for design planning
  • Choosing design & decor techniques
  • Colour schemes & effects that work

  Module 6 : Setting the scene – background effects

  • Creating magic with fabric
  • Types of fabric and specific uses
  • Room draping and backdrops
  • Ceiling drapery
  • Chair and table drapery
  • Using hardware frameworks
  • Customising fabric effects to specific ceremonies

  Module 7 : Styling with winning design concepts

  • Customising the furniture
  • Evoking emotion with flowers
  • Creating captivating table pieces
  • Accent decor

  Module 8 : Styling gets technical

  • Mood creation with lighting
  • Good aesthetics
  • Staging and rigging
  • Special effects & technology

  Module 9 : Types of events

  • Weddings
  • Charity, cultural and social events
  • Corporate events
  • Employee events