SOFA Welcomes Interior Designer Jane Lockhart
MEDIA CONTACT
Linda Kafka
SOFA: Source of Furniture + Accessories
lkafka@internationalcentre.com
905-678-5586
SOFA WELCOMES INTERIOR DESIGNER JANE LOCKHART DURING THE
SOFA & ALL-TERIOR DESIGNS LUNCH+LEARN FABRIC, WINDOW AND WALL COVERINGS VENDOR SHOWCASE
MISSISSAUGA, ON Nov. 10, 2010 – On November 3, 2010 nearly 200 Design Professionals crowded the halls of SOFA: Source of Furniture + Accessories, as they made their way to the Lunch+Learn Fabric, Window and Wall Coverings Vendor Showcase. The full-day event was a huge success, beginning with twenty top industry vendors showcasing new product lines and ending with a highly anticipated presentation by SOFA Guest Speaker and Interior Designer Jane Lockhart, BAAID, Intern, ARIDO.
SOFA Lunch+Learn attendees began their day on the second floor mezzanine of SOFA where top industry fabric, window and wall coverings vendors presented a wide variety of new product lines and samples. The second floor mezzanine gave vendors the opportunity to offer industry professional’s in-depth product knowledge. After lunch courtesy of SOFA, visitors made their way to the SOFA Design Lab for a presentation by top Interior Designer, Author, Television Personality and Special Guest to SOFA, Jane Lockhart, BAAID, Intern, ARIDO.
The SOFA Design Lab was overflowing with Interior Designers and Industry Professionals as Jane Lockhart captivated the audience with her vast knowledge and expertise in the world of colour and design. Fabric was the theme of the day as Jane covered a variety of topics ranging from upcoming fabric trends, proper fabric and textile terminology and the future of fabric. A crowd favourite, Jane answered each and every audience question, showing fabric samples and even posing for pictures after the presentation was finished.
“I was so inspired by the great response to this event,” said Jane. “I am pleased to see so many Design Professionals coming together in one place to share ideas, resources and information. These informal sessions with industry peers are the key to the continued growth and success of our industry!”
The SOFA Lunch+Learn Seminar Series offers Design and Industry Professionals the opportunity to visit SOFA while attending informative and engaging Industry Events. With The Canadian Home Furnishings Market (TCHFM) this January 15-19, 2011 at the International Centre, the SOFA Lunch+Learn Seminar Series will welcome back Jane Lockhart on Monday January 17, 2011 in the SOFA Design Lab.
For more information regarding SOFA please contact Tazia Harris, SOFA Coordinator; tharris@internationalcentre.com or visit www.visitsofa.com. For more information regarding Jane Lockhart, or Jane Lockhart Interior Design visit her website at www.janelockhart.com.