Coco Republic Design School goes beyond Sydney with online courses

March 15, 2013 By 1 Comment

Coco Republic Design School, in partnership with Design Centre Enmore (Sydney Institute TAFE) has launched a new way to study interior design. It offers students nationally accredited qualifications in Interior Decoration Essentials 101 or Colour for Interiors 401, in an online learning environment specifically designed to accommodate time-poor, interstate and international students.

Mum of two and self-confessed interiors addict Lisa Quinn-Schofield, from WA, is one of the first to enrol. “When I found out the Coco Republic Design School had moved online, I could not wait to get started,” she said.

Student Lisa Quinn-Schofield and her children

Student Lisa Quinn-Schofield and her children

“As a young mum balancing the daily demands of two little ones, plus a part-time job, the online course allows me to log in late at night or whenever I have a free moment.  [Read more...]

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Coco Republic Design School goes online for those outside of Sydney

December 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment

It’s been in the works behind the scenes for a long time so it was good to hear Coco Republic Design School will launch its first online courses in January.

Want to study but cannot find the time or live too far away to make it to Coco’s Sydney studios? This initative by Coco Republic Design School and Design Centre Enmore, offers accredited learning online in a flexible and dynamic new learning environment.

Two of the school’s courses are currently available: Interior Decoration Essentials and Colour for Interiors. Interior Decoration Essentials will cost $1,750 ($1,000 less than attending the course in person) and if you book before 21 December, there’s an early bird rate of $1,575.00.

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Win tickets to a talk by Coco Republic’s senior interior designer Natasha Levak

October 10, 2012 By 28 Comments

Natasha Levak is the latest expert to run a design session at Coco Republic Design School in Sydney and two lucky Interiors Addict readers can win tickets.

Natasha will share professional insight and experience as an in-demand interior designer whose work has featured on the cover of Australian House & Garden and in the pages of Belle. With extensive experience in both residential and commercial interiors, she’ll explain what it takes to break down an interior design brief – from initial interpretation, to concept communication and executing the finished project.

A graduate of UNSW and former assistant stylist at Belle magazine, her six years as senior designer at Coco Republic Interior Design have allowed her to hone in her luxurious yet casual style and become a specialist in large scale interior design. [Read more...]

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Learn event styling from Belle’s Steve Cordony

August 29, 2012 By 1 Comment

Not only is Steve Cordony a top magazine stylist and interior design editor for Belle, he also styles some of Sydney’s hottest parties and launches. Check out this feast for the eyes…

I first met Steve at an event he styled for Georg Jensen at Corporate Culture and it was breathtaking. He really is one of Australia’s finest. The good news is, you can learn from the man himself at his Coco Republic Design School sessions next Tuesday and Friday. There are still a few seats left ($95). As well as sharing some event styling secrets, he’ll also talk about interiors trends and a glimpse behind the scenes of working for Belle. [Read more...]

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Mr Jason Grant on making your home FEEL good

July 11, 2012 By 2 Comments

I went to Mr Jason Grant’s design session at Coco Republic Design School last week and it was great. I’m lucky I get to hang out with MJG at industry events all the time but it isn’t really appropriate to pick someone’s brains about their job every time you see them so this way I got to sit back and make notes while everyone else asked the questions. Smart, huh?

For those who don’t know, Jason is a super famous magazine stylist who used to be style director at Real Living. His work can be found in all the major homes magazines, he has his own paint ranges for Murobond and, even more excitingly, he now has a book deal. Can’t wait for that one to come out.

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Sunday Snippets: The best of the week in interiors

July 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

First, I must apologise for the lack of Sunday Snippets last week. As most of you will have heard by now, I had a crazy weekend: got engaged on Saturday and had my birthday on Sunday! Can’t complain!

Back to this week, here’s what been happening in my world and interiors…

  • I shared a new online find, I Love Linen, where you can pick up everything you need to recreate that hotel bed at home, but at a massive discount.
  • Hot on the heels of Real Living magazine, Country Style launches its own bed linen collection with Domayne this week.
  • The new belle magazine hit the news stands and I was delighted to find two photos of little ole me in there! Did you spot me?
  • I LOVE candles and I told you about a new Melbourne brand called Voyager that have a really clever ‘floating’ design.
  • Bay & Fyfe is one of Sydney’s hottest new lifestyle brands, currently producing some stunning scarves featuring art by Sneaky Sound System’s Daimon Downey. Founder Frith Hucks gave us an exclusive look inside her Sydney home, where many of the scarves decorate her walls as pieces of art.

A pretty big week all round! I hope you all have a fantastic new week ahead! Jen x

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BOOK NOW! New Greg Natale sessions announced at Coco Republic Design School

June 12, 2012 By 1 Comment

Seriously, don’t hang around. BOOK NOW. These sessions sold out so fast last time around and the poor staff at the Design School were fielding numerous calls from people offering their first born child or right arm for a chance to even stand at the back of one of his sessions! I went to one of them myself so I can vouch for how good a presenter is. Read my write-up here. But before you do that, book now. Did I mention you shouldn’t hang around?! Ok, good.

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Interiors porn with Greg Natale

May 19, 2012 By 9 Comments

I’m a huge fan of Greg Natale‘s work, you probably all know that by now. And I’ve interviewed Greg and know him well, but I was still keen to attend his session at Coco Republic Design School, especially when I heard he’d be sharing photos of never-before-seen projects. What a treat. And I wasn’t disappointed. Friday morning was, for me, three hours of interiors porn! Loved it! Greg shared photos of some of his most beautiful work, talked about his inspiration, where he sources things, how he runs his business and what’s important in creating interiors that work.

Starting at the very beginning, Greg told he us he was “one of those freaky kids” who knew what they wanted to be from a really early age. Dressing himself and having a very strong sense of personal style from the age of 10, he spent the summer of 1986 ripping down all his parents’ seventies wallpaper. Can you imagine mini Greg doing this? I so can! [Read more...]

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Learn interior styling from Mr Jason Grant

May 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Mr Jason Grant is the latest interiors expert to be snapped up by Coco Republic Design School to host some design sessions. The former Real Living style director, who is now an in-demand stylist across the top interiors magazines and a paint creator for Murobond, will run two sessions in July. If you want to learn all about interior styling, this is a must-attend. Tickets are $95 and more details can be found here. And if you want to know more about MJG, check out my interview with him or his blog.

Photo by Lauren Bamford

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Greg Natale to share a decade of work with design enthusiasts

April 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I can’t wait for Greg Natale’s design sessions at Coco Republic Design School next month. Are you going to join me?

In the first half of each three-hour session he’ll share a retrospective of his last ten years in business (running his own practice, Greg Natale Design) with photos of his best residential work. What a treat! The second half of each session will be more workshop style with lots of practical tips to take home. Using case studies, he will guide participants on how to formulate a solid design concept and explain how he creates tailored and dramatic interiors through the use of pattern and colour. Key to Greg’s own personal style is choosing the right furniture and accessories to create a layered look.

Winner of Belle – Coco Republic Interior Designer of the Year, Greg’s unmistakeable design aesthetic has garnered a loyal following. He has been in the industry for 15 years, working across the full spectrum of corporate interiors through to high-end residential projects. In 2001, he started Greg Natale Design with the core purpose of creating cutting edge work through the integration of interior design, architecture and decoration, focusing on residential, retail and commercial design.

The sessions are on Wednesday 16 May from 6-9pm or Friday 18 May from 10am to 1pm and cost $95.

You can read my interview with Greg last year here. For more details or to book a spot on one of the sessions, visit the Design School’s website.

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