2025 Spring Market
(April 26-30, 2025)
Saturday, April 26
Century, 2nd Floor Suite 213
4-6pm
Cocktails and Conversations at Century- daily afternoon programming
4-5:00pm- Meet & Greet with Tara Shaw
4-5pm- Tara Shaw’s book signing- Soul of the Home
5-7pm- Century’s Market Party
Description: Join us for a meet and greet with Tara Shaw, followed by a special book signing of Tara’s renowned “Soul of the Home.” Afterward, we’ll continue the celebration with a festive market party, honoring the vibrant energy of High Point Market.
Jessica Charles, 1st Floor Suite 119
3-5pm
50th Anniversary Cocktail Celebration in First Floor Showroom
Sunday, April 27
Century, 2nd Floor Suite 213
4-6pm
Cocktails and Conversations at Century- daily afternoon programming
4-5pm, followed by cocktail hour 5-6PM
Title: The Psychology of Interiors: How Design Shapes Mood and Productivity
Description:
Uplifting, healthy, optimistic, creative, productive — these are just some of the descriptions of places we all might prefer to live and work. To help designers intentionally create such spaces, this course will outline elements that foster positivity, highlighting choices that can contribute to positive, healthy environments.
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the importance of tactile experience for achieving comfort, with particular emphasis on fabric selection
• Cite research findings regarding impacts of light on health
• Discuss “color psychology” and the effects of colors on mood
• Define biophilic design and its principles
Kravet Showroom Patio, 1st Floor Suite 117
4-6pm Kravet Showroom Patio
Celebrate Kravet’s New Collaboration with Brown Jordan
Join us for a toast to the launch of Kravet’s exclusive outdoor furniture collaboration with Brown Jordan
Monday, April 28
Century, 2nd Floor Suite 213
4-6pm
Cocktails and Conversations at Century- daily afternoon programming
4-5pm, followed by cocktail hour 5-6pm
Century Furniture hosts Kate O’Hara
Hosted by Century Furniture, CEO Kate O’Hara of O’Hara Interiors will join us in conversation.
Jessica Charles, 1st Floor Suite 119
2-4pm
Cocktails with guest designer, Kelly Caron
Tuesday, October 29
Century, 2nd Floor Suite 213
4-6pm
Cocktails and Conversations at Century- daily afternoon programming
4-5pm, followed by cocktail hour 5-6PM
Title: Fabric to Frame CEU: Mastering the Craft of Fabric Placement in Furniture Design
Description: Join us for a unique CEU course focusing on the nuanced art of fabric utilization in furniture design. This course offers a practical deep dive into understanding how pattern placement, fabric type, and direction can dramatically influence the aesthetic and functionality of furniture pieces.
Credit / 1 CEPH | 1 CEU
Course Objectives:
o Understanding fabric direction
o Understanding fabric orientation
o Understanding fabric type
o Understanding fabric placement