Press Reviews & Articles About The Asheford Institute...

Here at the Institute, we're always trying to keep abreast of what's being published about the school... Our goal is to bring you the stories and articles, unabridged - the way they were originally written. The staff here are constantly scouring the Internet and pages of trade mags and newspapers from around the world looking for stories and articles that showcase the school, its students, and general accomplishments...

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See What The Press Is Saying...

Sometimes it’s nice to toot your own horn, but it’s far more rewarding if someone else does it for you! After all, who can sing your praises better than the Press!

With this thought in mind, we’ve added some articles and stories that have been published about the Asheford program over the last twenty-years in a number of major antique trade publications throughout North America. Periodicals such as ANTIQUE TRADER (the nations leading weekly antique newspaper) and ANTIQUESGUIDE (one of the best east coast monthly's on the market). Even “big-city” newspapers, such as the  TORONTO STAR in Canada have been included.

 We want students (and prospective students) to see what today's top experts at antique newspapers and magazines have to say about the Asheford Institute's antique-home-study program. Because in the end, it’s not what “we” say, that makes our program what it is... but what everyone else says!

 So, if you’re perusing this section for the first time, keep in mind that as new articles are published about the Institute by antique newspapers and magazines around the world, we’ll offer them up here first for our students and all others to see...    

Latest Article On The Institute...

Antique Education On The Rise During Recession?
ANTIQUEWEEK PUBLICATIONS   National Edition

Florida - A bad economy spurs growth? While at first glance this statement might seem somewhat contradictory given today’s economic woes, it would appear that a few sectors of the antique market are experiencing some rather significant gains in some rather unexpected areas. The Asheford Institute of Antiques, a professional-level distance-learning program on antiques and collectibles, recently announced that it’s winter enrollment applications had spiked dramatically during the last quarter of 2008 - a somewhat surprising development when considering the overall state of today’s current marketplace.

When contacted directly about the sudden rise in enrollments, Asheford Admissions Dean, Tony Drew, commented that, “In times of economic trouble, people often turn to education as a means to increase their income, and sometimes even as a catalyst to find a new career direction in life – we’ve seen it before.” He went on to say that with the school’s addition of an “appraising program,” he thought there might also be more interest due in part to recent housing foreclosures and subsequent content sales:

resulting in the increased demand for qualified appraisers. “Almost every other enrollment we take now is based on students wanting to become antique and collectible appraisers,” said Drew.

Longtime industry analyst Jeffery Archer also noted that, not all areas of the economy are always affected adversely when it comes to a recession, “In fact,” said Archer, “some sectors of the antique and collectibles market can offer tremendous value and superb buying opportunities for those with the right knowledge and expertise.” Archer went on to say it shouldn’t be a surprise when schools such as Asheford witness strong growth demand, “It’s all about opportunity – when times are tough, people often seize the best options available to them – in this case it happens to be antique education.”

The Asheford school, which recently celebrated its 42nd year this past week, marked the milestone with a small gala, during which school director Charlie Green commented, “It’s nice to be able to provide our students with some positive growth potential - even in such difficult economic times.”

For more information on the Institute, you can call them at: 877 444-4508, visit www.asheford.com or write Asheford Institute of Antiques, 981 Harbor Blvd., Ste. 3, Dept. 275, Destin, FL 32541-2525

For More "Press" On The School - Click On The "Article Title" Below...

Publication - Collector's News
ARTICLE TITLE: "Jewelry Videos Added To Asheford Program"
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Publication - AntiquesGuide
ARTICLE TITLE:  "Antique-Home-Study School Celebrates 35th Anniversary"

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Publication - Antiques & Auction News
ARTICLE TITLE: "Antique-Home-Study Course Helps Beginners Build A Better Library"   _______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Publication - Toronto Star
ARTICLE TITLE: "The Gems From The Junk - Collectors Look For Age And Quality"
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Publication - Antique Trader
ARTICLE TITLE:  Special Feature - "Home-Study Antique Course Expanding To College Curriculum"
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Publication -The Muskokan
ARTICLE TITLE: "Correspondence Course Teaches Antique Savvy"
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