Condensed Outline Of Course Subjects Covered
With the right knowledge, instructional tools, and a properly directed plan of study, the Asheford Program can turn virtually anyone interested in the field of antiques, vintage, retro and professional-level appraising, into an expert in a relatively short period of time. The A.I.A. Program can teach even the beginner the most complex principles needed in order to succeed, as well as giving the experienced dealer/appraiser/curator an abundance of innovative new ideas and information that they may have never thought of before.
The Asheford Course can benefit almost anyone who has a dedicated interest in the world of the decorative arts and appraising, and can show you how to succeed in this lucrative business where others often fail. The Course Outline below, provides a sampling of some of the topics included within the school's comprehensive Course curriculum.
The Asheford Course can benefit almost anyone who has a dedicated interest in the world of the decorative arts and appraising, and can show you how to succeed in this lucrative business where others often fail. The Course Outline below, provides a sampling of some of the topics included within the school's comprehensive Course curriculum.
The A.I.A. Course Is Divided Into Five Plans Of Study
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Condensed Outline Of Subjects Covered Within The Asheford Program...
Below you will find a "condensed" outline of some of the main subject "titles" covered within the Asheford Program. This is only an abridged version of what the A.I.A. Course contains, as there are many more sub-headings and categories listed in the 1,600 page program, which are simply too numerous to mention here (some information may be specific to the e-Course only, such as videos, and web links, etc). Should you happen to have a specific area of interest, and do not see it listed below, call or write to the Institute, and we'll be happy to give you a more in-depth accounting of subject titles covered.
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INTRODUCTION TO YOUR TRAINING |
Spanish Renaissance: Second Half
Louis XIV Furniture Regence & Louis XV Furniture Louis XVI Furniture EVOLUTION OF EARLY FURNITURE Early Furniture: Chests Early Furniture: Cupboards Early Furniture: Tables Early Furniture: Desks & Secretaries Early Furniture: Sideboards Early Furniture: Chairs INFORMATION SERIES: SPANISH ANTIQUES Spanish Flea Markets Antiques In Marbella Hillside Town Of Monda Mijas In Spain Town Of Coin Paradores Gibraltar Buying In Portugal Buying In Morocco Buying English Antiques At Christie's Purchasing Tips: UK & Europe Traveling For Antiques Pennsylvania Dutch Shaker Frontier & Early American Furniture Illustrations & Drawings 15th & 16th Century Furniture Louis XIV & Louis XV Louis XVI Pennsylvania Dutch/Shaker/Frontier SYSTEMATIC GUIDELINE FOR DATING FURNITURE Checklist Chart 1: Forms, Woods & Designs Checklist Chart 2: Construction Methods & Graph Pictorial Examples Of Furniture Chippendale - "The Gentleman & Cabinet-Maker's Director" Chairs, Fire Screens & Candle stands Chinese & Gothic Chairs (and "legs") French Chairs & Fire Screens Desks, Bookcases, Tables & Clocks Bureaus, Tea Chests, Desks & Bookcases Breakfast Tables, Bookcases, Sideboards & Desks Clothes Press, Cabinet & Sideboard Table Writing Tables, Commodes & Gothic Clothes Ch SELLING Loving "The Sale" Selling From Your Apartment Tips For Improving Apartment Sales Selling From Your Home Selling From Your Garage Selling Online - Secondary Sites GETTING THE WORD OUT Classified Print Advertising Display & Secondary Print Advertising Psychology Of Selling Writing A Column Giving A Speech Selling At Large Antiques Shows Organizing A Small Antiques Show Small Show "Particulars" Optional Advertising For Small Shows Commercial Rooms & Home Shows The Big Leagues: Show Promoting 1 The Big Leagues: Show Promoting 2 Antique Parties Exhibition Display Cases Radio & Television Promotion Appearing On Television & Radio Creating Marketable "Antique" Videos YOUR WEBSITE IS GROUND ZERO The Importance Of Publicity & Advertising How To Display Your Inventory Showroom Style Displays How To Decide On A Price Pricing & Provenance Loss Leaders Cutting Prices Bargaining Having A "Sale" Consignment Pricing & Delivery Options Pricing Systems The Price Of Alterations Replacing Brass Hardware Stockpiling Old Brasses Hardware & Hinges Tell The Tale Feeding Old Varnish Stripping Old Paint Lye Scrapers & Scraping Sanding Stains, Dents & Wood Fillers Design Illustrations (DI) Of Georgian Style Furniture Sheraton Breakfast & Work Table Sheraton Pembroke & Tavern Table Mahogany Tea Table & Hepplewhite Work Table Hepplewhite & Empire Card Tables Tilt-Top Table & Brasses & Handles ROUNDING UP Collecting Old Leather Oak Furniture Biedermeier & Belleek Types Of Cupboards Rocking Chairs Small Tables Remain Popular Victorian Chairs Still Resonate "Signed" English Furniture Is Rare Dating Country Furniture Chinese Furniture Scottish Cabinetmakers Scottish Dirks & More David Linley Furniture IS* - Changing Styles IS* - Pugin & Morris IS* - British Art Nouveau Designers IS* - Understanding Oriental Rugs IS* - Rug Classifications IS* - Rug Buying Tips Snuff Boxes Clocks For Collectors & Dealers The Arrival Of Long Case Clocks Japanese Cloisonné Fragrant "Cottages" Art Glass Sugar Crushers Ephemera Collecting Buying Victorian Paintings Modern "Fakes" How To Judge A Painting Apostle Spoons "Royal" Keepsakes Lalique Jewelry Early Gaming Pieces Architectural Antiques Nutcrackers Shabby Chic Black & White antique & Vintage Pictorial Examples Top Eight "Collectibles" *IS - Antiques As An Investment *IS - The Confident Collector *IS - How It All Began *IS - Most Often Asked Question IMPORTING ANTIQUES Buying Container Loads Contacting A Supplier Using "Trade" Papers To Find Suppliers Paying For Imported Antiques Shipping Your Imported Antiques Home Clearing Customs With Small Shipments Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Hiccups & Contingency Planning Exporting Antiques "Into" England & Europe Customs Requirements For Shipping To England Beyond Europe... Argentina Chile Uruguay Brazil Shipping Home From South America Using The Port In Buenos Aires Using The Postal Service Importing & Exporting Conclusions Operating An Internet Based Business AUCTIONS XYZ Mission Statement & Set-Up XYZ's General Guidelines To Auctions XYZ's Tips For Acquiring Antiques At Auction XYZ's Online Auctions Wholesaling Antiques Building A Wholesale Business Conducting Estate Sales Sample Of An Estate Sale Contract Preparing For Your Sale Setting Up & Settling Up Learning The Art Of Public Speaking Public Relations Speech BECOMING AN APPRAISER Appraisal Practices & Methodology About The PACC (Professional Appraiser Code Of Conduct) PACC: Rules & Guidelines (1) PACC: Rules & Guidelines (2) PACC: Rules & Guidelines (3) PACC: Rules & Guidelines (4) PACC: Rules & Guidelines (5) Theory & Practice Appraising For Insurance Companies, Law Offices... Appraising For The IRS & CRA When Is An IRS/CRA Appraisal Necessary? How Does The IRS/CRA Determine Value? Considerations For Doing IRS/CRA Appraisals Being Reviewed By The IRS IRS & CRA Final Conclusions Appraising: "The Fundamentals" About "In-House" Appraisal Forms Sample Of An "In-House" Appraisal Form Appraisal "Basics" (1) Appraisal "Basics" (2) Appraisal "Pricing" & Sliding Scales Knowing Your Limitations About "Professional-Level" Appraisals Professional-Level "Mock" Appraisal (MA) Letter Of Transmittal (MA) Appraised Work (MA) Narrative Analysis (MA) Comparables (MA) Determination & Certificate Of Appraisal (MA) Certification Of Appraisal (MA) Disclaimer: Assumptions & Limiting Conditions (MA) Definitions & Abbreviations (MA) Curriculum & Vitae (MA) Online Appraisal Services DECORATING WITH STENCILS Working With Stencils How To Make And Apply A Stencil Heart Designed Stencil Zinnia & Cornflowers Crayon Stenciling Repairing Springs & Recovering Furniture Attaching Strings & Webbing Victorian Armchair: Before & After Decorating With Curtains & Fabrics Fabric Choices For Different Rooms Casement Curtains For Early American Rooms Hourglass Curtains How To Hang Sash Curtains Empire, Regency & Victorian Influence Colonial Cottage & Books As Decoration Furniture "Blending" Blending: Stains & Flecking Choosing The Right Finish Wax Finish Shellac Finish French Polish Lacquer Finish Reasons For Not Using Varnish Gilding "Antiquing" Finish Painting With & Without Overtone SUPPLEMENTAL STUDIES Chinese & Asian Antiques Items For Sale Signs Of Age Authenticating Asian Antiques Glossary Of Asian Antique Terms Native American Antiques Fakes Estate Sale Case Study Buying In India Etsy - A Case Study Sports Memorabilia Buying In Egypt PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE... |
Partial Outline Only...
The above list constitutes only a very small portion of what is covered within the Asheford Program. The complete Thirteen Volume e-Course contains over twenty-four-hundred pages, with material updates and revisions occurring on a monthly basis. If you would like more information about what the Asheford Program offers, please visit our Course Prospectus page, or call the school's toll free number at: 877 444-4508. You can also email the Admissions Office to find out more...
