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The Designer Is In: Design Your Space Series

2025-04-19 10:30:00 2025-04-19 12:30:00 America/New_York The Designer Is In: Design Your Space Series Join interior designer Rebecca Hubler as she helps homeowners and design enthusiasts understand and apply the basics of interior design to create their projects successfully. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Saturday, April 19
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-19 10:30:00 2025-04-19 12:30:00 America/New_York The Designer Is In: Design Your Space Series Join interior designer Rebecca Hubler as she helps homeowners and design enthusiasts understand and apply the basics of interior design to create their projects successfully. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Southwest Branch

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Join interior designer Rebecca Hubler as she helps homeowners and design enthusiasts understand and apply the basics of interior design to create their projects successfully.

Interior Design is the art of enhancing an interior space in order to improve both functionality and aesthetics while purposely creating a positive experience for all.

This event is 2 hours.

This 4-part course, “The Designer is In,” is presented by Rebecca Hubler, ASID, CAPS, and is geared to help homeowners and design enthusiasts understand and apply the basics of Interior Design to successfully create their projects. This interactive course combines hands-on design studio solutions specific to each participant’s projects and presentations to further their knowledge of the “how to’s” of Interior Design.

Whether an individual’s project is large or small, complex or straightforward, each class participant will have the opportunity to share their ideas and get expert advice from Rebecca while learning techniques (and some tricks) to seamlessly blend and balance all design elements into a cohesive and eye-pleasing whole.

Schedule:

·        Saturday, April 5th, 10:30am-12:30pm: The Designer Is In Series- Part 1 – Introductions, Design Overview, Starting Your Project; decorating dos and don’ts, developing a plan of action,  drawing a floor plan (*Please bring the following supplies to class: tape measure, ¼” graph paper, tracing paper,  scale ruler- must say ”Architect”)

·        Saturday, April 12th, 10:30am-12:30pm: The Designer Is In Series – Part 2  Review of Homework, Introduction to Interior Design Basics, Window Treatments, Individual Projects

·        Saturday, April 19th, 10:30am-12:30pm: The Designer Is In Series - Part 3  Review of Homework, Kitchens & Bath Basics,  Individual Projects

·        Saturday, April 26th, 10:30am-12:30pm: The Designer Is In Series - Part 4 – Color Basics, Lighting Basics, Individual Projects, Wrap -up; answer any unasked/unanswered questions

Design Your Space Course Recommended Materials:

1.    25’ metal tape measurer (hardware store, Home Depot, Lowes)

2.    Tracing paper (arts & craft stores i.e Michael’s, Plaza Art Supply)

3.    ¼” graph paper (arts & craft stores i.e Michael’s, Plaza Art Supply)

4.    Scale Ruler- Must say ”Architect” (arts & craft stores i.e Michael’s, Plaza Art Supply)

5.    ¼” Basic Furniture Templates (optional) (arts & craft stores i.e Michael’s, Plaza Art Supply)

Please note: This event series builds upon information every week. If you miss an event, you may miss the event details for the following week or from the previous week.

Rebecca Hubler Bio:

Interior Designer Rebecca Hubler is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). In 1985 she established Designed Interiors, which has grown into a well-respected and award-winning residential/commercial interior design firm. Rebecca holds both MA and BA degrees in Interior Design from Marymount University and Mount Vernon College (now part of George Washington University) respectively. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, Architecture, Spaces Magazine, Home & Design, and Northern Virginia. She has been honored by ASID and the American Institute of Architects. In addition, Rebecca has been featured on two episodes of HGTV’s “Curb Appeal,” appeared on Fox TV News, and has been a guest lecturer aboard Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise ships. Rebecca enjoys working closely with her clients to help them achieve innovative, effective, and aesthetically pleasing designs that are casual, and comfortable and are a reflection of their vision. Her Specialties include: Universal Design, Aging in Place, kitchen and bath remodeling and custom cabinetry.

Southwest Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

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Mon, Jan 19 Closed
(Closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.)
Tue, Jan 20 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jan 22 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jan 23 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 Closed

About the branch

Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

Upcoming Events

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Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 12:00pm
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Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Preschoolers will delight in interactive stories, songs, and rhymes that inspire a love of reading and build early literacy skills. Recommended for ages 3–5.

Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Wed, Jan 21, 10:15am - 11:15am
Technology Classroom
Create polished documents in Microsoft Word. Navigate the user interface and apply basic word processing techniques to create a formatted letter. Learn important actions like copy, cut, and paste.

Wed, Jan 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Toddlers will explore a playful mix of songs, rhymes, and stories while building early literacy skills and having fun. Recommended for ages 18–36 months.

Wed, Jan 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little ones explore imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 18-36 months.

Wed, Jan 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Technology Classroom
Explore Microsoft Word's proofing features like the spelling and grammar check. Use and modify Word templates with ease. Enhance your document by inserting and formatting pictures.

Wed, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Library invites you to come and use your imagination to build! Bricks will be provided, but cannot go home with you. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Drop-in before or after storytime to create a make-and-take craft. Recommended for families with children ages 0-5.

Thu, Jan 22, 10:30am - 10:55am
The use of picture books, songs and told stories will encourage your child to read, talk, sing, write and play. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

Thu, Jan 22, 11:00am - 11:20am
The use of picture books, finger plays, songs and flannel board stories will encourage the development of verbal and listening skills for this active age group. Recommended for ages 18 to 36 months.

Thu, Jan 22, 11:30am - 11:45am
The rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes are used to introduce young children to literature. Hold your child in your lap and enjoy this special time together. Recommended for babies 0-18 months.

Fri, Jan 23, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom
Add to your project possibilities by crocheting in the round! Create amigurumi, hats, bowls and more. Learn how to create circles with increase stitches and use stitch markers to track your work.
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Fri, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Join us for a farm-themed storytime followed by an animal meet and greet! Recommended for families.

Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Children can improve their literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog with Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida. Practice with a furry friend and build your confidence. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Create your personalized feel good menu (aka Dopamine Menu). From starters to desserts you will have a restaurant menu of self-care activities to engage your brain and body. All supplies provided.

Sat, Jan 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
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Start hand embroidery today. Learn the basics of using a hoop and needles to create running, back and cross stitches to create a beautiful sampler.
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Sat, Jan 24, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
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Experience the joy and camaraderie of reading aloud great literature with others each week. No pressure to read aloud. Come to listen! Facilitator-led. Recommended for ages 18 and up.

Sat, Jan 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Reading the hieroglyphics on a sewing pattern can be quite intimidating. Learn to read a professional sewing pattern, how to layout fabric and prepare material for a project.
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Mon, Jan 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Build baby’s first literacy skills with songs, rhymes and stories. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Mon, Jan 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Connect with other caregivers while your babies wiggle, giggle, and explore early play together. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.

Mon, Jan 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Learning comes alive! Explore the world through crafts, experiments, and hands-on activities. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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