Interior Design – the Art of Window Treatments with Alice Constable Maxwell

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Location: London
£165

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About this course

Unlock the power of beautifully designed window treatments to elevate any space. In just one day, gain the confidence and knowledge to choose, design and present solutions that bring light, style and cohesion to your interiors.

Course Description

Window treatments are far more than finishing touches — they are key tools in shaping light, mood and spatial balance. This one-day course invites you to rethink the possibilities of curtains, blinds and beyond, gaining practical insights into this essential aspect of interior design.

Led by interior designer Alice Constable Maxwell, who brings 20 years of experience in high-end residential and commercial interiors, the day combines expert insight, hands-on creativity and collaborative critique. By understanding the types, styles and historical context of window dressing, you can make informed choices that enhance your living spaces without overwhelming them.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Identify key styles and historical influences in window dressing
  • Evaluate materials and techniques for a range of window types
  • Understand how to specify and hang window treatments effectively
  • Develop and present a creative window treatment concept with confidence

Whether you’re an interior designer in training or a creative homeowner looking to elevate your space, this course will help you see windows — and their potential — in a whole new light.

Course Materials

Included

On this course the college will supply all the materials, though you may wish to bring a notebook and pen with you.

What students need to bring

Students may wish to bring a notebook and pen to make notes throughout the course.

Timetable

Student registration: 9.30am - 10am
Course teaching: 10am - 4.15pm
Morning teaching: 10am - 1pm
Lunch break: 1pm - 2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon teaching: 2pm - 4.15pm (15 minute break)
Teaching finishes: 4.15pm

General Information

Short courses are open to anyone aged 18 and over. The course fee covers tuition and materials where stated. You will need to bring all other items listed under the ‘Materials to bring’ section.

Refreshments

Coffee and tea are included in the course fee, but you will need to bring lunch with you to eat in the refreshments room. There are also plenty of other local venues to purchase food.

Access

If you have any specific access needs, we will need to know about your access requirements in advance. Please tell us about your needs in confidence by emailing: [email protected] This venue has steps to the front reception, with limited access via a side gate to the ground floor. There is a small lift to higher floors or stairs.

Safety

Short course students are required to sign a safety compliance form as part of West Dean Health and Safety regulations.

Refunds and cancellations

Please refer to our terms & conditions below.

Disclaimer

The information given is accurate at the time of publication. However, West Dean College reserves the right to cancel or amend courses if circumstances require.

Terms & Conditions

Tutors

Credit Harriet Challis

Alice Constable Maxwell

Alice has spent nearly 20 years working in the design industry, having first trained at KLC. She went on to found ACM Interior Design, and latterly has worked in partnership with Christopher Hodsoll, at Studio Hodsoll.

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