Residential Interior Design: Level 1 (Adults)
2017

With Sharon Conneely and Kelley Norman

This beginner’s course is intended for anyone with a passion for interior decoration, who might be looking for inspiration for decorating their own home or is considering interior design and decoration as a possible future career. The course will be very hands-on and structured around real rooms. It will give you an understanding of the basic guiding principles of interior design. The course will help you to develop your own personal style and give you the confidence to tackle future projects avoiding costly mistakes and disappointment.

Residential Interior Design: Level 2 (Adults)
2017

With Sharon Conneely and Kelley Norman

This pre-intermediate course is particularly aimed at students who have completed the Residential Interior Design Level 1 course with Full Circle Design FZLLC. If you have not completed this course, you need to have some knowledge of scaled drawings and materials selection. Through the sessions, the students will further develop their skills, enthusiasm and flair for Interior Design by producing more detailed drawings and presentations. Furthermore, they will be introduced to design genres/history such as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, the Modernists and Contemporary designers. The lessons will be fun, practical and very hands-on with lots of exposure to samples materials. The main aim of the course is that students design the whole ground floor of a large villa with particular focus on two rooms for their final project.

Residential Interior Design: Level 3 (Adults)
2017

With Sharon Conneely and Kelley Norman

This intermediate course run by professional interior designers is particularly aimed at students who have completed the Residential Interior Design Level 2 course with Full Circle Design FZLLC. If you have not completed this course, you need to have some knowledge of scaled drawings and materials selection. Through the sessions, the students will further develop their skills, enthusiasm and flair for Interior Design by producing more detailed drawings and presentations. The main aim of the course is that students review the ground floor plan of large villa and focus on the kitchen, bathroom and children’s bedroom design in particular. For their final project, they must focus on two of these rooms.

Interior Design for Teens Level 1 (13 - 19)*
2017

With Kelley Norman

*Younger may apply if they are mature and hardworking.

This beginner’s course is intended for creative teenagers who want to explore a subject not offered at 2nd level education or for those who wish to start putting a portfolio together for 3rd level education. The lessons will be fun, interactive and very practical!

Interior Design for Teens Level 2 (13 - 19)*
2017

With Kelley Norman

*Younger may apply if they are mature and hardworking.

This pre-intermediate course is intended for creative teenagers (13-19 years) who want to explore a subject not offered at 2nd level education or for those who wish to start putting a portfolio together for 3rd level education. Through the sessions, the students will further develop their skills, enthusiasm and flair for Interior Design by producing more detailed drawings and presentations. Furthermore, they will be introduced to design genres/history such as Art Nouveau, Art Deco, the Modernists and Contemporary designers. The lessons will be fun, practical and very hands-on with lots of exposure to samples materials. The main aim of the course is that students design the whole ground floor of a large villa with particular focus on one room for their final project.

AutoCAD level 1(Adults)
2017

With Kelley Norman

This is an entry level course in CAD (Computer Aided Design) for students wishing to learn the industry-preferred computer software – AutoCAD. This course will begin with the basic commands of AutoCAD and progress your knowledge to give you the understanding and skill to create your own designs. By the end of the course, you will have a solid understanding of the program and its capabilities, through complete hands-on training. This course is suitable for both Mac and PC Windows users.

AutoCAD level 2 (Adults)
2017

With Kelley Norman

This is an intermediate level course in CAD (Computer Aided Design) for students wishing to advance their AutoCAD skills. Building on the skills from Level 1, the student will develop these skills to increase their speed and accuracy. The student will then be introduced to more advanced techniques in order to enable them to work on more complex designs and drawings. The course will run over 4 weeks, with each module building upon the previous in order that, by the end of 4 weeks, the student will have an advanced understanding of the program and its capabilities, through complete hands-on training.

Commercial interior design: level 1 (Adults)
2017

With Sharon Conneely

This intermediate course is particularly aimed at students who have completed the Residential Interior Design Level 2 or 3 with Full Circle Design FZLLC. If you have not completed this course, you need to have some knowledge of scaled drawings and materials selection or certificate elsewhere. Through the sessions, the students will further develop their skills, enthusiasm and flair for Interior Design by producing more detailed drawings and presentations. The lessons will be fun, practical and very hands on. The main aim of the course is that students become exposed to the world of commercial interior design with particular focus on hotel rooms and restaurants. The course also includes a visit to a Curtain/Upholstery showroom/factory or other relevant company in Dubai in order to learn the importance of the following: selecting materials with the correct technical specifications; using reputable manufacturers; factory inspections and quality control or other relevant skills.

Commercial interior design: level 2 (Adults)
2017

With Sharon Conneely

his higher intermediate course is particularly aimed at students who have completed the Commercial Interior Design Level 1 course with Full Circle Design FZLLC. If you have not completed this course, you need to have some knowledge of scaled drawings and materials selection. Through the workshops, the students will further develop their skills, enthusiasm and flair for Interior Design by producing more detailed drawings and presentations. The lessons will be fun, practical and very hands on. The main aim of the course is that students become more exposed to the world of commercial interior design with particular focus on hotel rooms, furnished apartments, bars, restaurants, offices and shops.

Professional interior design: level 1 (Adults)
2017

With Sharon Conneely

This advanced course is aimed at different types of individuals:
1. Interior Design students who are ready to enter the workforce and need to prepare a Design CV & Portfolio for interviews/internships.
2. Interior Designers or architects who need to get more familiar with the UAE market.
3. Any person who wants a greater knowledge of the design world either to complete their own personal projects for themselves or for friends/family.

Professional Interior Design: level 2 (Adults)
2017

With Sharon Conneely

This advanced course is particularly aimed at students who have completed the Professional Interior Design Level 1 course with Full Circle Design FZLLC. The main aim of the course is to prepare students or designers who would like to set up on their own either as a freelancer or as a small company now or in the future with particular emphasis on the UAE market.

3D Interior Designs using SketchUp - Level 1 (Adults)
2017

With Kelley Norman

This is a beginners’ course for students wishing to learn a user-friendly program as an introduction to 3D computer aided design to produce realistic 3D designs with the furniture, materials, finishes and rendering that you require. SketchUp is a 3D modelling program from Google in which drawings are prepared in 2D and using a patented method, are pushed and pulled into 3D dimensions. Students will learn how to take their ideas for residential or commercial interiors to develop layouts and then convert them to 3D images with rendering as required. The course will run over 4 weeks, with each module building upon the previous in order that, by the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of the program and its capabilities, through complete hands-on training.

3D Interior Designs using SketchUp - Level 2 (Adults)
2017

With Anam Siddiqui

Full Circle Design FZLLC is excited to offer an intermediate 3D SketchUp course. Building on the skills learnt from SketchUp 1, this course will provide you with the skills to make an entire home and bespoke furniture from scratch. 3D warehouse is a great tool but cannot provide everything, such as bespoke built in units, and custom kitchens. In SketchUp 2 you will be working on a living, dining, kitchen open plan room, with lots of built in and bar areas. You will be making custom furniture pieces, tackling stairs, custom built in units and making a full kitchen design. This course is particularly useful for students that want to enhance their Residential levels 2 & 3 final project work. The course will run over 4 weeks, with each module building upon the previous in order that, by the end of the course, you will have a thorough understanding of the program and its capabilities, through complete hands-on training.

Event Planning & Party Décor - Level 1 (Adults)
2017

With Kelley Norman

This is an introductory intensive beginner’s course which covers the fundamentals in planning different types of events and selecting the right kind of venue, furniture layout, decoration, furniture and catering. The course is suitable for anyone who wishes to more expertly organize their own private parties or for those who are considering a new career in this field. Students must work on a project whereby they select an event to plan and decorate, which they will present in the final lesson. They must demonstrate a full understanding of event planning and party décor with a project consisting of: Planning checklist & timeline; Scaled furniture layout of venue; Mood Board; Budget breakdown & vendor list. Students must also sit an end of course test.

Event Planning & Party Décor - Level 2 (Adults)
2017

With Kelley Norman

This course will teach the fundamentals of planning and styling larger and more specialized events. We will look at both indoor and outdoor events, including weddings, destination events and conferences. Students will work both individually and in collaboration with others in order to experience being part of a team. For their final project, students will plan and style a large event, including a moodboard, budget and event program.

Colour and Styles in your Home
Interior Décor Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Sharon Conneely and Marwa Enaba

This workshop is intended to kick-start anyone out of a ‘Colour & Style Rut’ and get you thinking about new options for your home. You will be guided you through a wide range of colour palettes and styles such as Industrial, Contemporary, Classical, Country; and Moroccan. Students will learn about current trends and materials relevant to style and colour that will help you make informed decisions for your home. The workshop will be very hands-on, fun and practical whereby you render a blank room template and add mood pictures and samples/ swatches to indicate your colour choices.

3D Hand Drawings for Beginners
Interior Décor Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Sharon Conneely

Interior 3D drawings are a using tool in conveying what rooms will look like. This workshop aimed at beginners teaches basic hand-drawn isometric drawings using a set square (30 °angles) and architect’s scaled ruler. The benefits of free hand sketches are also discussed and practiced. The workshop will be very hands-on whereby you complete a hand- drawn 3D scaled drawing of a room with swatches/ samples providing a general indication of furniture styles, patterns, textures and colours in the room. Recommendations for 3D software and online tools are also provided for home study.

Hard Materials & Finishes in Interior Design
Interior Décor Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Sharon Conneely

This workshop mainly explores hard materials with particular reference to flooring, walls finishes, metals, laminates, acrylics and woods. Samples will be reviewed and the technical specifications, finishes and applications of the products will discussed. A supplier list will also be provided. The workshop will be very hands-on whereby you render a blank template of a room using a selection of sample materials which will be provided.

The Secrets of Soft Furnishings
Interior Décor Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Sharon Conneely and Marwa Enaba

Soft Furnishings help to make a house a home by adding comfort, colour, pattern, style and protection (think sun glare & curtains, for example) .This workshop explores some of the secrets of soft furnishings such as suppliers for all budgets; choosing the right style of sofas & chairs to suit your interior; the variety of window treatments available; fabric types; mixing & matching fabric patterns & solids; dressing your bed and adding the finishes touches such piping/buttons/bullion fringes etc. The workshop will be very hands-on whereby you complete soft furnishings templates with fabric swatches which you can bring home as a useful reference point in designing and decorating your home.

Quick fixes to a stylish home!
Interior Décor Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Sharon Conneely and Marwa Enaba

This workshop is intended for anyone who wants to freshen up their home with some quick fixes to achieve a new smart look without major expenditure. Sharon who is an experienced professional Interior Designer/Decorator will guide you through making the most of what you have with guidelines for furniture, soft furnishings, walls, floors, lighting, art and accessories. The workshop will be very hands-on with lots of fun, practical activities to try out the quick fixes!

Interior Designs with Adobe Photoshop - Level 1
Interior Design Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Anam Siddiqui

Full Circle Design now offers a 4-hour intensive beginner’s workshop to provide you with the guidance you need to prepare eye- catching digital Interior Designs using Adobe Photoshop to enhance your Interior Design Portfolio to catch the attention of the employer for an internship or job. The workshop is also suitable for people who wish to use it on their own homes to see alternative materials, finishes and furniture layouts. In this workshop, students will learn how to re-imagine rooms digitally with different wall finishes, window treatments, furniture, flooring. Techniques include: creating plans and elevations; rendering to create colour, patterns and textures; applying lighting effects and backgrounds.

Interior Designs with Adobe Photoshop - Level 2
Interior Design Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Anam Siddiqui

Make your 2D plans more realistic with Photoshop by adding the exact furniture, flooring, patterns, colours and textures as per your proposals! The plan above from the Residential Interior Design Level 2 course is used for the workshop activity. Students will complete all the details as shown in this plan.

Interior Designs with Adobe Photoshop - Level 3
Interior Design Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Anam Siddiqui

This advanced workshop is suitable for students that want to learn more detailed and comprehensive editing skills to transform their visuals! These skills are particularly useful for enhancing mood boards, portfolios, plans and elevations both for student project presentations and presentations to clients.

Setting up an Interior Design Business
Interior Design Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Sharon Conneely

This intensive introductory workshop covers the fundamentals of anyone considering freelancing as an interior designer or setting up a SME in Dubai. Topics include: getting a trade license; design specialization and finding your niche; portfolios; networking and marketing; pitching for a job; design fees and quotations; scope of work; collaborations with industry partners. It is recommended at a later stage, for further study, that students also do Professional Interior Design levels 1 & 2 courses (5 weeks each) offered by Full Circle Design FZLLC for a more in-depth analysis.

Using PowerPoint for Mood Boards-Level 1
Interior Design Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Kelley Norman

Looking to learn Microsoft PowerPoint to create interesting interior mood boards? This workshop for beginners/refreshers provides you with the fundamental skills you need for one of the interior design industry's most useful presentation programs. In a hands on workshop, students will learn the basic capabilities of the program including setting up mood board layouts, saving, importing and sizing jpeg images, creating text and printing. A working knowledge of PowerPoint is a prerequisite for some of the Full Circle Design FZLLC courses such as Residential Interior Design level 3 and Commercial Interior Design levels 1 & 2.

Using PowerPoint for Mood Boards-Level 2
Interior Design Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Kelley Norman

This workshop extends the student’s knowledge from ‘Using PowerPoint for Mood Boards-Level 1’. Topics covered include: creating a first impression; board structures; concepts; creating focal points, custom backgrounds and title banners; and adding images-layering, grouping and cropping. Students will create a mood board based on the skills learned during the workshop. A working knowledge of PowerPoint is a prerequisite for some of the Full Circle Design FZLLC courses such as Residential Interior Design level 3 and Commercial Interior Design levels 1 & 2.

Using PowerPoint to create an Interior Design Portfolio - Level 3
Interior Design Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Kelley Norman

This intensive workshop provides you with the guidance you need to prepare an eye catching digital Interior Design Portfolio to catch the attention of the employer for an internship or job in any interior design related field. Students will come prepared with examples of their previous work (coursework and/or real projects, saved on their laptops) in order to compile it into an effective and creative portfolio. Students will learn about portfolio styles, content, how to order their work, what is most essential and how to display it for maximum effect. They will review various types of portfolios and will learn to tailor their portfolio to a specific company or position.

Fantastic Kid's Party Themes
Interior Décor Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Kelley Norman

Full Circle Design offers a 4-hour intensive beginner’s workshop to help you learn the fundamentals of designing and hosting a kid’s party in your home! Creating a kid’s party takes some planning and with this workshop, you will learn how to develop an exciting theme that promises to keep kids entertained and their parents impressed with your skills! Students will look at various popular themes and learn how to develop them to suit their own child’s age and particular tastes. We will look at selecting a fun menu, as well as different games, activities and loot bags to take away.

Styling a Wedding - Get the Look!
Interior Décor Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Kelley Norman

Designing a wedding theme can be a daunting task, but with this workshop, students will discover how to stylize their dream day, starting with a vision and turning it into a reality. We will look at different wedding styles and how you can make certain elements work for your own day, taking into account trending themes, the number of guests, the location and climate, types of venues available and personal touches which will create lasting memories for you and your wedding guests.

Designing Dinner Parties like a Pro
Interior Décor Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Kelley Norman

Learn the fundamentals of designing and hosting a dinner party in your home! Students of this workshop will design a mood board that will assist them in creating invitations and styling a fabulous table, including a centerpieces and place settings. We will look at various themes, both indoor and out, and learn about setting the scene to delight your guests and create a great impression of your hosting skills.

Arabian Designs & Decor in your home
Interior Décor Workshop 2017 (Adults)

With Marwa Enaba

Arabic interior design has evolved over centuries, blending influences from Islamic décor and architecture with ideas from the surrounding Mediterranean region particularly Morocco and Turkey. Think bold warm colours, elaborately carved furniture, brass and bronze lighting with stained glass. To top it all off, textiles have luxurious weaves, textures, colours and patterns. This workshop will show you how you can use traditional Arabic influences in your home and how the contemporary Arabic designs have become more pared down and experimental.