HIGH POINT — Andmore will host a full slate of educational and social events for this year’s spring High Point Market, including 30 seminars and events, with six CEU-eligible courses set to be held from April 13-17.
The temporary offerings at Suites at Market Square kick off a day before the official market opening, with events on tap including Signing & Liesl Wallpaper Collection Launch hosted by Andrea Schumacher and a Shoppe Object–High Point Highlights Tour led by Susie Novak.
Keynote presentations and educational sessions will spotlight design trends and innovations, including:
- A seminar with Sherwin-Williams on residential design trends and color forecasts,
- Discussions on lighting innovation and wellness design in the home.
- Business-focused sessions on personal branding and maintaining a healthy business, led by industry veterans.
Guided tours led by experts offer attendees curated experiences throughout market weekend. Tours cover Interhall highlights, next-level designs, and lighting resources. Exhibitor-hosted events offer attendees immersive gatherings focused on design-forward initiatives.
“Beyond world-class sourcing, Andmore at High Point Market gathers tastemakers and industry moguls to share insights exploring best business practices and impactful design,” said Karen Olson, Andmore executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “Seminars, celebrations and tours combine to create a fruitful Market experience driven by industry connection.”
Market attendees can also enjoy themed celebrations and daily amenities, including collection launches, cocktail hours, and buyer breakfasts. Highlights are:
- Salon hosts the Spring Peeps Party on Saturday, April 13, at 4 p.m., offering complimentary springtime treats and specialty cocktails.
- Hinkley & House Beautiful celebrate Hinkley’s new showroom with craft cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music on Sunday, April 14, at 4 p.m.
- Eichholtz hosts Party with a Purpose on Sunday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m., raising funds for World Central Kitchen’s crisis-related hunger relief.
- Exhibitor-hosted events include six design-forward immersive gatherings.
- Daily amenities include IHFC Buyer Breakfast, Morning Bites, Afternoon Treats and Complimentary Spring Refreshments.
- Interhall provides Morning Mimosas and a Cocktail Fete.
- In SAMS, Coffee & Sweets and Afternoon Spring Treats are offered.