In an effort to expand the material presented by the Embroidery Design School beyond the three major tracks of study, shorter informational seminars will be offered online. Our goal as an instructional institution is to create well rounded students through a diverse curriculum or material. These online seminars will include guest speakers who have proven to be experts in their subject matter.

The number of students permitted per class varies depending on the complexity of the subject. Enrollment is based on a first come first serve basis, so don't delay in submitting your registration. The cost of each seminar also varies by the complexity of the class subject, the seminar's duration and whether there is an assignment.

Extensive training records are maintained on each student as part of our regular Embroidery Design School training program. Attendance to our online seminars is not required; however your attendance will be documented in your training records.

Take a look below at the topics offered. We're sure you will find one that is of interest to you.

$50.00 or two class credits Duration: 2 hour Where: On Line

Scheduled Dates Not currently scheduled

Level
Beginner

Objective
The objective of the Embroidery Standards seminar is to introduce the premise of establishing standards within your embroidery operation.

Consistently achieving quality embroidery is obtainable when standards are defined, measured and adhered to. As a leading industry consultant Thomas Moore travels the globe installing such standards. In this power packed presentation Thomas will lay out this same set of standards. Step out of the schooling path of hearsay into the fast track of proven knowledge based instruction. From the smallest to the largest operations, these are standards you can take back to your operation and put to immediate use.

Prerequisites
A high speed internet connection
Operational computer

You will Learn:

• How standards will improve your business
• Who is responsible for setting the standards
• What is a lack of standards doing to your business
• What are the basic standards
• How to establish standards

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$25.00 or one class credit Duration: 2 hour Where: On Line

Scheduled Dates Not currently scheduled

Level
Beginner

Objective
The objective of the Stabilizer seminar is to present "All That You Ever Wanted to Know about Stabilizing but Were Sew Afraid to Ask."

In this online seminar Fred Lebow of Lebow Consulting will discuss the basic fundamentals of stabilizing for embroidery. Fred's vast knowledge and expertise will greatly simplify this complex and often misunderstood topic. Fred will begin with how wovens are manufactured and progress into the various stabilizer weights.

Fred will also discuss in which situations to use a cutaway versus and specialized stabilizers such as "sticky" type and "hoopless", water soluble & washaways stabilizers for appliqués and fusible stabilizers.

Prerequisites
A high speed internet connection
Operational computer

You will Learn:

• How non wovens are made
• What backings to use and what not to use
• When to use a cutaway or a tearaway
• About stabilizer's various weights
• About specialized applications and specialized stabilizers
• How to use Water soluble & Washaways Stabilizers
• How to use for Fusible stabilizers

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$25.00 or one class credit Duration: 1 hour Where: On Line

Scheduled Dates Not currently scheduled

Level
Beginner

Objective
The objective of the Corel TRACE seminar is to present the ins and outs of using Corel TRACE and the proper methods to scan mechanical art.

In this online seminar Ron Bastian of Garment Graphics Network will discuss how to properly scan your mechanical art and use CorelTRACE to reduce your manual drawing tasks. Bring a sharp pencil and notepad. Ron will overload you with valuable information you won't want to miss.

Prerequisites
A high speed internet connection
Operational computer

You will Learn:

• The difference between bitmap art and vector art.
• Three advanced settings you need to know to properly scan.
• Everything you ever wanted to know about CorelTRACE

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