Webinars
What are “Webinars” and how can they benefit my business? Augment the traditional seminar or conference education with online learning over the Internet, at a fraction of the cost and in the comfort of your own home. A ‘Webinar” is a seminar conducted over the Internet. All you need is a telephone and high speed Internet access, such as cable or DSL, and you are ready to go! The Webinars are designed to “bring the experts to you instead of requiring you to travel to the expert.” Our webinars are conducted by experienced educators and seminar speakers who are actively engaged in both the design and technology industries.
We currently offer the following webinars: (click each title to view a description and dates)
Getting Organized (Free!)
Getting Started with DreamDraper (Free!)
Getting Started with Quick Quote (Free!)
Edit Points & Layers – Learn to Draw
Space Planning
Advanced Tips & Techniques
Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.
Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 21, Noon Eastern* - CLICK TO JOIN – Phone#: 914-339-0013, Access Code: 379-832-745
If you need help with getting your client files organized on your computer, we recommend that you take this FREE session!
One of the most important steps when working with DreamDraper is to remember where you saved your files. We will create client folders and sub-folders to help keep you organized. Learn how to search for your client files, save fabrics and furniture from the internet, import them into DreamDraper, save your DreamDraper Portfolios, create jpegs from your canvas to email and more!
Enrollment is on a first-come first-served basis and is limited to the first 25 people who join the meeting. No purchase is necessary to join our FREE Getting Started webinars! Our webinars are interactive and you will be able to ask questions of the instructor.
Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.
* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 23, Noon Eastern* – CLICK TO JOIN – Phone #: 213-286-1202 , Access Code: 604-195-776
Select this webinar if you have just purchased DreamDraper, or have minimal experience with the program, or simply need a refresher after being away from it for awhile, or you just want to see the program “in action”. This session will cover the “how to’s” and get you started, showing you how to begin your design, lay out your room, choose designs from the Design Library, size to scale, and the basics of filling designs with color or fabric.
Enrollment is on a first-come first-served basis and is limited to the first 25 people who join the meeting. No purchase is necessary to join our FREE Getting Started webinars! Our webinars are interactive and you will be able to ask questions of the instructor.
Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.
* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.
Tuesday, AUGUST 31 – CLICK TO JOIN – Phone #: 630-869-1014, Access Code: 893-655-409
Select this webinar if you have just purchased Quick Quote for QuickBooks, or have minimal experience with the program, or simply need a refresher after being away from it for awhile, or you just want to see the program “in action”.
Enrollment is on a first-come first-served basis and is limited to the first 25 people who join the meeting. No purchase is necessary to join our FREE Getting Started webinars! Our webinars are interactive and you will be able to ask questions of the instructor.
Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.
* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.
Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 15, Noon Eastern* – CLICK TO ENROLL – After you enroll, you will receive an email with a link and phone #.
This course will teach you how to use the advanced features in DreamDraper, such as Layers and Edit Points. Reveal different design options with a click of the mouse, using Layers and Locking. Draw and use the Edit Points feature (exclusive to DreamDraper) to customize your DreamDraper designs. Add more pouf to an Austrian shade or cornice with Edit Points. Draw your own designs with Edit Points and the Drawing tools.
Space is limited, so please make sure to sign-up early by clicking on one of the enrollment links above. Cost is $49.
Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.
* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 2 – CLICK TO ENROLL – After you enroll, you will receive an email with a link and phone #.
Learn how to create sizzling floor plans to accompany your exquisite DreamDraper room elevations. Save time and improve quality by transitioning from your hand-drawn black and white floor plans to dynamic colorized diagrams drawn to scale.
Space is limited, so please make sure to sign-up early by clicking on one of the enrollment links above. Cost is $49.
Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.
* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.
Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 8, Noon Eastern* – CLICK TO ENROLL – After you enroll, you will receive an email with a link and phone #.
This class is for DreamDraper users who are familiar with the basic functions and would like step out with some of the more creative and exciting features of the program. You will learn tips and techniques with the cropping tool for even better designing on a photo, use of the eyedropper to easily copy fabrics and textures from one component to another, working with paint colors and wall coverings, preparing attention-getting text for your presentations, and more! Join us for this fun class aimed at stimulating the creative juices!
Space is limited, so please make sure to sign-up early by clicking on one of the enrollment links above. Cost is $49.
Please click here for more detailed instructions on joining a webinar.
* Each session is one hour in length and starting times shown are for the Eastern time zone. If you live in a different time zone ( i.e., Central, Mountain, Pacific), you will need to join the webinar anywhere from 1 to 3 hours earlier depending on where you are located.
Cancellation Policy: Because of the popularity of the webinars, we often have a waiting list of people trying to register for the sessions. We regret that we cannot offer refunds for cancellations on our fee-based webinars.
Joining a Webinar, Step-by-Step!
Once you have signed up for one of the sessions, you will want to familiarize yourself with the procedure for joining an online webinar before the session. We recommend that you allow yourself plenty of time to review the materials and contact us if you have any questions.
Preparation:
- A high speed internet connection is required, such as DSL or a cable modem.
- We conduct our webinars via GoToMeeting, a program which allows you to see the moderator’s screen and follow along.
- Audio can be heard either through your computer speakers or over the telephone; however, if your computer does not have a microphone, we strongly urge you to dial in by phone so you can speak to the moderator, as well. When speaking through the computer, we recommend a headset that plugs directly into your computer via USB, as using a computer’s microphone alone can cause a distracting echo.
- Headsets are great for listening to webinars over the phone (toll call). For your convenience and comfort, we recommend use of a headset, though not required.
- Close other programs. We recommend that you close other programs that might be running in the background that can interfere with the transmission. Scheduled tasks such as virus scans or a screensaver should be disabled or paused during the webinar. For best results, you may want to shut down your computer and re-boot prior to joining the webinar.
Getting Logged In:
- You should start getting logged in a few minutes before the start of the webinar (10 minutes is recommended), as GoToMeeting could take several minutes to load on your computer.
- If you are joining a free webinar, simply click the appropriate “click here to join” link on this page and allow GoToMeeting to load on your computer. Use your computer speakers and microphone to communicate, or dial in with the appropriate phone number above (see the webinar’s individual description above for link and phone number).
- If you are joining a paid webinar, you will receive an email with a link and information on dialing in by phone. Click the link, and allow GoToMeeting to load on your computer. Use your computer speakers and microphone to communicate, or dial in by phone.
When successfully connected, you will see the GoToMeeting control panel (shown right) on your computer screen:
Closing the Control Panel: You will want to minimize the GoToMeeting control panel, so that you can better see the instructor’s screen. Just click on the small black arrows in the control panel. See the illustration at right: these arrows are shown circled in red.
To listen and to be able to talk during the webinar, you have two choices: Use your computer’s microphone and speakers, or use your telephone:
GoToMeeting Viewer:
In the illustration below, notice at the very bottom of the computer screen (next to the green Start button) there is a tab called “GoToMeeting Viewer …” – it has an icon on it that looks like an orange daisy:
When you see that orange daisy appear at the bottom of your computer screen, you have entered into the webinar. If you have other screens or programs open, you might have to click on that tab in order to see what is happening on the presenter’s computer screen (which is displayed in the GoToMeeting Viewer). To maximize the Viewer, simply click on the middle icon (square) that is located in the top right corner of the Viewer.
We look forward to meeting you – enjoy your webinar!
