Soft Treatment Virtual - Graber In-Person and Virtual Trainings

This course offers an introduction to soft window treatments, ideal for those new to the category or looking to strengthen their foundational knowledge. Through clear instruction and practical examples, participants will gain an understanding of key product types, resources, and interpretation tools.

Program Offerings and Options:
Learn the core categories of soft treatments, their features, and when to use them:
- Classic Roman Shades
- Tailored Roman Shades
- Draperies
- Top Treatments
- Drapery Hardware
Resources Overview:
Understand the tools and materials available to support your work:
- Product guides and specification sheets
- Sampling overview
- Online tools
How to Read a Pictogram:
Understand how to accurately read and understand the pictogram and how to use it as a tool during the sales and ordering process.

This course explores how fabric selection and room design work together to create cohesive, functional, and beautiful window treatments. Participants will gain a solid understanding of fabric types, selection strategies, and the design principles that influence proportion and placement within a space.

Topics Covered:

Fabric Types & Inherent Characteristics:
- Learn about the most commonly used fabrics in soft treatments and what makes each unique
- Where each fabric is most applicable and how to manage expectations with fabric
Proportion Principles:
Understand how fabric choice and drapery placement impact overall room aesthetics
How to Read the Pictogram:
Refine your ability to interpret pictograms for fabric-based treatments
Resources:
Access tools and materials to support your design process:
- Graber visualizer
- Sampling
- Dealer portal
- Expert support and customer service contacts

Learn the essentials of measuring for draperies, soft Roman shades, top treatments, and decorative hardware—all from the comfort of your own space. This virtual class also explores how proportion and scale influence the look and feel of interiors, helping you design treatments that are both functional and visually balanced. Ideal for design professionals and enthusiasts, the course combines practical measuring techniques aligned with order entry with design theory to elevate your window treatment projects.

What You’ll Learn

-What measurements are needed for accurate order entry

-How different types of treatments, installations, and fabric choices can affect the look and feel of a space

-Tips and tricks for easy design creation