DETAILED SYLLLABUS NEWBURY DESIGN SCHOOL TITLE: Feng Shui for Interior Decorating INSTRUCTOR: COURSE DESCRIPTION: This six modules course is based on the easy-to-understand and down-to-earth Western style Feng Shui. It offers a full appreciation for the ancient art and science of creating positive energy flow in a home. This is a how-to course. You will learn how to apply the principles of Feng Shui to decorate your home then apply what you learned to client situations. The results will be stunning Feng Shui inspired rooms decorated with balance, harmony and good Feng Shui. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Learn and apply the basic principles of Feng Shui 2. Identify and adjust chi flow challenges 3. Decorate a room with balance and harmony Contact Information: Julie Pelletier-Rutkowski, MS, RN FSSone@ymail.com Direct phone: 617-291-0042 Office phone: 781-729-0905 Student will study the primary principles of Feng Shui including: Chi, Yin and Yang theory, Bagua, and Five Elements. At the conclusion of the 6 modules you will apply the basic principles of Feng Shui to create a space with unique visual harmony and balanced chi. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Learn the core principles of Feng Shui 2. Identify and adjust chi challenges using Feng Shui 3. Design a room with balanced, harmony and good Feng Shui To accomplish these goals, students will apply what is learned to their own homes as they progress through the course.
DETAILED SYLLABUS 2 SUGGESTED TEXTBOOKS AND READINGS Feng Shui for Dummies by Daniel David Kennedy, 2010 This is a Feng Shui primer and has all you need to complete this course. It is comprehensive and thorough guide of Western Feng Shui practice. Interior Design with Feng Shui by Sarah Rossbach, 2000 This book is written as a how-to manual for people looking for ways to make a design statement. It has a focus on interior elements, furniture placement, and color. It starts with the foundation and basic concepts of Feng Shi then uses feng shui to enhance and complement any style of design. Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life by Karen Rauch Carter, 2000 This is a fun book that describes all the areas of the Bagua and what to do. It s light hearted, yet easy to follow and has some worthy ideas. The author s humor makes it quite modern. It is light reading and a fun way to learn Feng Shui. Feng Shui The Chinese Art of Placement by Sarah Rossbach, 2000 This book is considered one of the classics the author is one of Grandmaster Lin Yun s original students and the American credited with being the most responsible for introducing Feng Shui to the western world. This book provides more of a history and intro to the concepts vs. hands on detailed how-to book. This book is great addition to your Feng Shui reference library. Clutter Busting, by Brooks Palmer, 2009. This book takes the direct approach to getting rid of clutter by giving it a name outer clutter mental clutter living in the past clutter and although not Feng Shui based, it has what is needed to start moving past the clutter in your life that is holding you back. Clutter Busting Your Life, by Brooks Palmer, 2012 This is part 2 of his first book that just focuses on mental clutter. It goes deeper into the clutter consciousness and what clutter reveals about a person. The stories highlight the difficulties and achievements of the author s clients. The Everything Feng Shui Declutter Book, by Katina Jones, 2004 A how-to feng shui inspired book on how to clear clutter to enhance positive energy flow. Very easy to read and understand with decorating tips included. REQUIRED: Feng Shui Bagua and Map. Purchased for $9.99 from Feng Shui Services of New England. COURSE REQUIREMENTS: SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION: a. Six (6) Presentations/Webinar A Module Assignments b. Assigned Reading B. Final Project c. Module Assignments d. Final Project e. Course Evaluation Once all course requirements for each module are completed and approved by teacher, students will receive a certificate of completion for the Feng Shui for Interior Decorating course NAMASTE!
DETAILED SYLLABUS 3 MODULE 1 INTRODUCTION AND BAGUA PART 1 Overview of Feng Shui History Background Schools Three Principles Benefits Mindful Decorating Chi Flow Positive Chi Negative Chi Bagua (Part 1) Reading Assignment: History of Feng Shui Workbook Assignment: Module 1 Exercises MODULE 2 YIN/YANG THEORY AND FIVE ELEMENTS Yin and Yang Theory Five Elements Elemental Balance Nourishing Cycle Controlling Cycle Reading Assignment: Yin/Yang Theory and Five Elements Workbook Assignment: Module 2 Exercises MODULE 3 OUTSIDE FENG SHUI AND BAGUA PART 2 Three Life Pillars Outside Feng Shui Neighborhood Approach Front Door Bagua (Part 2) Mapping a First Floor Mapping a Room Missing Areas and Projections Clutter Reading Assignment: Mapping a floor plan and room Work Assignment: Module 3 exercises
DETAILED SYLLABUS 4 MODULE 4 ENHANCEMENTS AND Art Color Crystals Lighting Living Things Mirrors Nature Sound Makers Water Features Wind Dancers Intentions Three Secret Reinforcement Reading Assignment: Feng Shui Adjustments and Clutter Workbook Assignment: Module 4 exercises MODULE 5 DECORATING AND FENG SHUI Doorway/Entryway/Hallway Living Room Family Room Dining Room Kitchen Reading Assignment: The Western Guide-Room by Room Assignment: Final Project MODULE 6 DECORATING AND FENG SHUI Bedrooms Master Children Guest Bathrooms Attic/Garage/Basement Offices Ceremonies Blessings Clearing Reading Assignment: The Western Guide-Room by Room Workbook Assignment: Module 6 Exercises
DETAILED SYLLABUS 5 Final Project: FENG SHUI FOR INTERIOR DECORATING ROOM DESIGN Choose one room in the home of a friend, family member or client. Photograph the room before the project is started. Now using ALL the FENG SHUI AND MINDFUL DECORATING tips you have learned create a room that has both balance and harmony. Photograph the room after the decorating is completed. There is information on the Student Center to guide you through the process. NAMASTE!