International Society of Appraisers Announces Fall Education Schedule Eight courses are scheduled for October and November including Appraisal of Fine Arts, Core Course in Appraisal Studies, Requalification Course, Advanced Report Writing, Oriental Rugs, Appraisal of An
activities. No exam is given and students are dismissed at the end of the second day.
The Course is 2 days, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included both days.
Course materials need to be purchased and must be brought to the class.
15 ISA Professional Development Credits
ADVANCED REPORT WRITING - October 24-25, 2012
COURSE INSTRUCTOR:
Leon Castner, PhD, ISA CAPP
COURSE INFORMATION
This two day class is for all appraisers who are seeking to enhance and advance their report writing skills. Attention is given to forming persuasive arguments in writing defendable reports. We also cover complex, multiple value, and broad evidence appraisals and the choices we have in formatting and presentation. Time will be spent on appraisal software and technology in presenting great looking reports. Another section will explore appraisal reviews and how to write them. This will include peer review of two appraisal reports that each student will bring. You will be encouraged and challenged. The class will give you many ideas and tips that will benefit you no matter how long you’ve been in the profession. Bring laptop computer.
The course is 2 days, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included both days.
15 ISA Professional Development Credits
ORIENTIAL RUGS COURSE - November 9-10, 2012 (Dallas, TX)
COURSE INSTRUCTOR:
Ellen Amirkhan, ISA CAPP
COURSE INFORMATION
Whether they are hand-made or machine-made, appraising rugs is one of the most daunting appraisal specialties. Winston Churchill’s description of the former Soviet Union, “a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma,” also describes the world of oriental and area rugs. This course focuses on terminology, components of identification, rug photography, commonly encountered rugs, factors affecting value, comps, and serves as a springboard to self-study.
The class will be held in “The Casbah”, a classroom in a 100 year old oriental rug cleaning plant in Dallas, Texas. The instructor, Ellen Amirkhan, ISA CAPP, is the president of Oriental Rug Cleaning Co. in Dallas, Texas, a business started by her grandfather in 1911 that specializes in cleaning, repairing, appraising and selling oriental rugs. An industry instructor for 20 years, she teaches rug schools in the U.S., the UK and Australia and is a co-author of A Comprehensive Guide to Oriental and Specialty Rug Cleaning.
The Course is 2 days, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included both days.
15 ISA Professional Development Credits
APPRAISAL OF ANTIQUES & RESIDENTIAL CONTENTS - October 1-6, 2012
COURSE INSTRUCTORS:
Valerie Hale, ISA CAPP
Leon Castner, PhD, ISA CAPP
COURSE INFORMATION
This newly revised course provides information necessary to properly identify and value items falling into the broad category of antiques and residential contents. Focus is on analysis of construction and manufacturing; discerning the difference between "good", "better", and "best" quality, design characteristics pertinent to general periods and styles; and research resources for the appraiser. Course sections include furniture, ceramics, glass, silver, toys and dolls, and vintage fashions as well as general household contents.
