Elect Training Academy

Sunday, October 11, 2015

Draping online course

Draping Foundation Video Correspondence

(Wedding Draping—Study through the post)

http://www.ectacreativesolutions.com/shop/draping-foundation-video-course/
ECTA Creative Solutions
+27(0)218560163
info@ectaint.com

What will I learn?

Our Draping Foundation Course is the first step you will take if you want to learn how to drape. The
course looks at draping done at typical weddings. It will cover things like how to make swags that you can use on walls, main tables and cake tables. We will teach you the techniques and show you where you might be going wrong and how you could improve it in future or fix your draping problem.

Apart from the practical side of the course we look at the theory, which in the days we live and work in, is of utmost importance for you to get ahead and succeed in this competitive industry.
Some of the theory we cover includes safety and different fabric and their uses. If you would like to
know more, have a look under course contents to see which modules are covered in the course.

What can I do after completing the course?

After completing the coursem you can start draping at weddings, decorating the main table, cake table
and creating a magical backdrop for the couple. You will know how to make those perfect swags
(valences) and start your own small draping company.

Entrance Requirements

 Students should have a basic comprehension of English
 Basic reading and writing skills in English are required
 Be of age sixteen years or older
 Have access to a computer and internet
 Have access and use of a video camera or a smart phone to record (should you like to be assessed
and certified)
 You will need a basic kit to practice with. This kit you can put together yourself from the list or buy a
pre-packed kit. (please request list of items)

Duration

You will receive a maximum time of 3 months to complete your course where after the content on the
disc will expire

Course Contents

 Safety Training
 Fabric: Different Types and Care
 Fairy Light Safety and Care
 Basic wedding draping art concepts: Colour use, Lines & Texture
 Stage border & Backdrop draping
 Main table draping
 Cake table draping
 Chair draping
 Backdrop draping
 Quotation basics—How to charge for your work

How this works?

We offer student 3 main options for their course with an addition of the option to be assessed and
certified.
Option 1: You can buy only the course video/disc
Option 2: You can buy the course video/disc with a printed manual
Option 3: You can buy the course video/disc with the manual and with the addition of a starter kit in
order for you to practice

With all three options, you will have the option to be assessed and certified at an additional assessment fee.

Students can also purchase the different kits, these do not include postage or delivery, though.
All of the options are priced separately.

Assessment

 Should a student want to receive certification they will need to submit their work for assessment.
· Assessment and certification is done at an additional fee
 Students will complete questionnaires throughout the course
 Students will need to submit photos and video evidence as part of their final practical evaluation

Certification

Certification is an additional extra and should a student want to be assessed and certified they will
afterwards (should they be found competent) receive an ECTA Draping Foundation Certificate

Photo's from these sites:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/266205027949688185/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/119415827592311318/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/41095415322967635/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/365987907192750273/

Paper flower craze

Our blog focuses on providing up to date info and ideas on the latest news and trends in the events industry. We want to inspire our students and our clients across the country and even around the world to create and inspire the most exquisite events and weddings dreams are made of. For information on our latest courses and specials visit our website www.ectaint.com or follow the links to Draping, Wedding Planning and Decor courses. We offer in-class, correspondence and for our internet addicted students, online. Enrol today! For our video tutorials, please click here!

You want beautiful flowers at your wedding, but you can not afford it. The new and beautiful craze of paper flowers makes it easy and affordable. Depending on the papers and style of your flowers, you can have anything from a sophisticated simple look,, to a colorful bohemian look.

http://affordableutahweddings.com/paper-flower-craze/

When you make use of paper flowers please make sure that you keep to the basic design principals like the use of color, line, texture etc. For more info on design elements: https://creativemarket.com/blog/2013/12/02/10-basic-elements-of-design

Allways remember that LESS IS MORE!! You don't want a wedding that looks like a circus!

For information on how to make the paper flowers go to the following blog: http://tikkido.com/node/469

Princess party

Table decorations

Wedding table

Pictures from the following pages:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/58828338859971134/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/335096028499079759/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/51580358206914298/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/7599893098388478/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/402509285424927171/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/477522366717247406/

Monday, October 5, 2015

Bohemian inspired headpieces

According to Wikipedia: Bohemianism is the practice of an unconventional lifestyle, often in the company of like-minded people, with few permanent ties, involving musical, artistic, or literary pursuits. In this context, Bohemians may be wanderers, adventurers, or vagabonds.

This use of the word bohemian first appeared in the English language in the nineteenth century to describe the non-traditional lifestyles of marginalized and impoverished artists, writers, journalists, musicians, and actors in major European cities.^[1] Bohemians were associated with unorthodox or anti-establishment political or social viewpoints, which often were expressed through free love, frugality, and—in some cases—voluntary poverty. A more economically privileged, even aristocratic or wealthy, bohemian circle is sometimes referred to as haute bohème^[2] ("high bohemians").^[3]

The term Bohemianism emerged in France in the early nineteenth century when artists and creators began to concentrate in the lower-rent, lower class, Romani neighborhoods. Bohémien was a common term for the Romani people of France, who were mistakenly thought to have reached France in the 15th century via Bohemia,^[4] at that time the only protestant^{[citation needed]} and therefore heretic country among Western Christians.

According to "Want that wedding" blog - http://www.wantthatwedding.co.uk/2012/09/24/create-style-a-bohemian-wedding-wedding-advice/

"Whether your setting is the beach, a pretty woodland, a festival style field or a cool and quirky venue, they often have one thing in common. Nature and being natural. The boho wedding style can range from casual beach to romantic french countryside and includes quirky carnival, whimsical woodland, and free-spirited festival.

Firstly you need to think of your dress. A boho bride is an unfussy bride! Think long, flowy materials or quirky eclectic pieces."

One of the biggest things for a Bohemian Bride is her hair. it must be free-flowing, effortless and carefree. Think about loose plaits, fishtail braids, braided crowns and mussed up hair. Do that with your hair and mix it with flower crowns, forehead bands, embellished headpieces. Think about the hairpieces of the 60th.

Flower crowns are huge in the wedding industry and definitely bohemian. If you decide to go for a floral crown you can either go for very full over the top flower crown or you can go for something more simple like small dainty flowers. You can even go for a crown made of leaves and twine.

Photo's from the following websites:

http://www.wantthatwedding.co.uk/2012/09/24/create-style-a-bohemian-wedding-wedding-advice/

http://www.amazon.com/ChineOn-Bohemian-Tassels-Headband-Headpiece/dp/B00FZJ7UV8

http://www.weddinginspirasi.com/2015/03/13/olivia-headpieces-w-label-bridal-hair-accessories/

http://pix-hd.com/vintage+headpiece+wedding

http://www.polkadotbride.com/2012/11/summerblossom-dreamcatcher-bridal-hair-accessories/summerblossom-bohemian-hair-accessories016/

http://www.brides.com/blogs/aisle-say/2013/03/boho-chic-flowers-in-wedding-hair.html

Sunday, October 4, 2015

Bohemian wedding break out areas

Breakout Areas

Having a gorgeous breakout area for your guests is the perfect way to keep that relaxed atmosphere you’re trying to create going throughout the night. Whether you go for couches and little tables, or blankets and cushions, it’s a great way to allow your nearest and dearest to feel comfortable. http://www.southboundbride.com/20-boho-wedding-details/

Artists in the 19th century, the bohemians were known for being free-spirited dreamers inspired by art, beauty and nature. The boho wedding trend reflects their carefree lifestyle and romantic passion, with an emphasis placed on creating a fun but relaxed atmosphere.

Get Creative with the Details

Boho celebrations are perfectly imperfect. But the key is to keep your colours warm and romantic with influences from nature throughout. Traditionally, bohemians dressed and decorated with whatever they could find, so embrace your inner ‘DIY goddess’ and add hand crafted, artistic touches.

Dress up your venue with flowers and fairy lights. Bouquets should look as though they were hand-picked from the garden. Floral arrangements and centre pieces can utilize different sized bottles and jars filled with foliage and garden roses. Twinkling lights, lanterns and candles will also add a special flair to your boho wedding. Fairy lights are a great way to add ambiance as well as being relatively cheap. Feather detailing is another beautiful boho touch. Add feathers to floral arrangements, hang them from garlands or adorn place cards…there are so many options!

Consider picnic style dining. If this isn’t feasible (not everyone enjoys sitting on the ground) a main meal served ‘family style’ works well with the easy going atmosphere. Keep with the earthy vibe by swapping out conventional table décor for rustic metallics.

Provide a lounge area with quirky cushions for guests who aren’t dancing (or taking a break!). Break out areas are key for maintaining your relaxed atmosphere. With couches and cushions, you can create cosy nook that will allow your guests to feel comfortable.

http://www.aucklandweddings.co.nz/how-to-plan-a-boho-wedding

http://www.100layercake.com/blog/2014/07/25/bohemian-california-wedding-inspiration-vintage-boho-wedding/

Bohemian Beach Wedding

Boho beach wedding

"To days of inspiration,

playing hookey, making

something out of nothing,

the need to express---

To communicate,

to going against the grain,

going insane, going mad" -- Jonathan Larson (La Vie Boheme, The RENT Musical)

I love Bohemianism! I am perhaps not you would call a hardcore, but I've always thought that I am a Bohemian at heart. Bohemianism is in essence going against convention. It's about finding "Freedom, Beauty, Truth, and Love" --some would say that these are the most basic doctrines of the Bohemian culture. Lifestyle and style-wise this translates to the most organic, most natural, and most free-spirited you could ever go for.

It would even be hypocritical to "dictate" what a Bohemian Beach wedding should look like for the simple reason that the very core of being Bohemian is having no rules at all.

The above is an extraction out of the rebellious bride’s blog. If you ever thought of have a bohemian wedding you have to go and read their blog!

http://www.rebelliousbrides.com/2012/04/rebellious-idea-beach-bohemian-wedding.html

Let's look at some ideas for a bohemian beach wedding. It is kind of weird to give you ideas about the elements of a bohemian style. After all: anything can go for a bohemian-themed wedding. It is truly about the fact that you need to put together the elements that you love.

For a truly bohemian bride, you will have to make the decor up as you go along, putting together the things that you love, that you have around, that you can lend from friends or find at flea markets. And that’s awesome. In my view, wedding design should always be about what you love rather than conforming to what you think is expected of you. But let’s be honest, boho has become a ‘look’, and if that’s a look you’re trying to achieve you have to bring some of the boho elements.

There are certain elements that immediately scream boho – a flower crown, a fishtail braid, perhaps a lace dress, a ceremony out in the open, a picnic-style reception.We are focussing on the less obvious details that you could include in your wedding styling that would still help to create a boho vibe.

Some of the elements that you will get at most bohemian weddings.

Wedding attire:

* Mismatched Boho Bridesmaids

* Flower crown

* Bare feet

* Ankle Cuffs

* Moroccan, Gypsy or Indian detail

* Leather belts

* Bridegrooms: Casual or Linnen suits

Wedding ceremony:

* Moroccan, Gypsy or Indian detail

* Strips of ribbon or old fabric

* Macrame detail

* Natural elements like drift wood and shells

Reception:

* Wedding teepees

* Tamborines favors

* Feather details

* Picnic type reception

* Natural elements like drift wood and shells

Wedding teepees

Information and pictures from these websites:

http://www.southboundbride.com/20-boho-wedding-details/

http://www.beachwedding-guide.com/beach-wedding-decorations.html

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/47850814766325374/

http://greenweddingshoes.com/beachy-bohemian-wedding-inspiration/

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Vintage Bohemian Chic wedding

What does Bohemian mean...

#what it means to be bohemian #boho chic

However, you try and define Bohemian or Boho ... it is really fun, natural and earthy. When you want to add a Vintage feel to it, use items that say loud and clearly "I am old!" Think about Grandma's old crochet blankets, some old kitchen equipment, an old writing desk to mention a few. Have you ever though you can use your grandma's wedding dress again... this is the perfect dress for a Vintage Bohemian wedding.

Vintage bohemian ceremony ideas: The best location for a vintage bohemian wedding would be in a forest, park or backyard where you have a lot of trees and lawn. Make use of any old chairs that you can get for the guests to sit on. If you can not get old chairs - make use of hay bales with old knitted or crochet blankets on it. If you are going to get an arch for you wedding, you can definitely make use of the trees to create a natural arch with. The other options are to make use of old doors, old ladders, branches from trees etc. A wonderful resource for anyone that is thinking about a boho wedding is: http://greenweddingshoes.com/?s=vintage+boho+wedding

How can you carry the vintage bohemian theme through to your reception, The easiest is to make sure that you bring the same elements and colors to your reception. Think of old furniture, old bottles, old books and add to that the mixture of wild flowers. When you decide on your flowers you have to forget about the traditional way of flowers for a wedding. Think of a little girl walking in the meadow and picking flowers for her mother. That is the best way to describe the centre pieces for a wedding. any old bottle, old canister, old pot can be used as vases for this type of centre piece.

Photo's for these mood board are from the following websites:

http://wedding-invitations.biz/tag/boho-vintage-style-wedding-inspiration

http://www.zkkoo.com/wedding-dresses/

http://www.glamourandgraceblog.com/2014/rustic-vintage-virginia-wedding/

http://www.wedding-venues.co.uk/blog/read/457-15-of-the-best-wedding-arches-on-pinterest.aspx

Happy Eventing and don't forget to watch our series of You tube video's on Bohemian Weddings! http://www.youtube.com/user/ECTASA

Marieta

Friday, December 26, 2014

How to plan a beach wedding...

There are a few important things to keep in mind when you are planning a beach wedding… thing can go wrong very easily when you get married at a beach!

Ensure the comfort of your guests

Do you need umbrellas… or maybe a Bedouin tent for shade or even to give shelter for an unexpected rain storm? There is nothing so bad as having a wedding on the beach and the wind is blowing very strong.

A few things you can think of:

· - Sunscreen for your guests

· - Parasols for your guests

· - Cold water for your guests

· - Make sure there is easy accessible parking for the guests

· - I it is an evening wedding think of making a fire on the beach BUT please get permission from your local authority before making a fire on the beach.

· - Make sure there are toilet facilities for the guests

· - Make sure you say on your invite that a part of the wedding will take place on the beach so people can wear the correct clothes and shoes

Have backup!

You hope and pray for good weather but Mother Nature often has her own agenda. You have to have a backup plan if you are planning a beach wedding.

Don’t be blown away

Make sure your hair stylist knows that you will get married on the beach so they can suggest a few styles that will work well for your hair in the wind. Again… Please organise a backup for your wedding venue in case of Gale force winds.

Acoustics

Make sure that you have a professional person to do your sound because the noise of the wind and the crashing waves can cause havoc with sound.

Know your beach

Make sure you know what time is high tide and what time is low tide at the beach. Visit the site before the time during high tide – you don’t want to be caught unexpectedly by the high tide!

Service providers

Make sure the service providers knows the exact location of the beach. It is very important to have a site visit with all your service providers. Service providers must make sure that they know how long it will take to carry chairs down the mountain, they must know what food will last in the hot and windy conditions etc.

Privacy

When you decide on a spot for your wedding - try and get a place that will be semi private. You will avoid a few possible awkward

Pests

If it is an evening wedding make sure that you provide citronella candles as décor to keep the mosquitoes away. Make sure the food are covered well – seagulls are very quick to steal some food.

Permits

Before you start planning your beach wedding make sure that you get a permit from your local authority.

Restrooms

Are there restrooms close by? Make sure they are in a reasonable condition. If there are no restrooms you will have to consider renting some portable toilets.

Other

Keep in mind that you will possible have to bring in water and electricity to the beach where you want to get married. Make sure you find out from the local authorities if you may bring in a generator for your wedding. Make sure you get a waste removal company to clean up the beach after the wedding!

For more information on planning a beach wedding go to the following website:

http://www.beachwedding-guide.com/beach_wedding_planning.html

Happy eventing!