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Monday, June 22, 2009

"Wood Happens"

Cabinet Trends Lunch and Learn

A chance to learn about the lastest happenings in residential cabinetry, network with industry professionals, and get a free lunch!

Sessions options are (both sessions are the same):
June 30th

July 7th

Time: 10:30am to 1pm

Location: Cabinet Trends (24619 Pac Hwy South , Kent , WA 98032)

If you plan to attend please RSVP to Dixon Oliver at DOliver@cabinetrends.com

Thursday, June 11, 2009

NKBA Design Gala - Registration Deadline is Friday, June 12th.

The NKBA Puget Sound Chapter proudly presents their 5th Annual Kitchen and Bath Design Competition! Join them as they provide their members this opportunity to showcase their creativity and design skill to peers and consumers alike here in the Puget Sound.

If you are interested in kitchen and/or bath design then you NEED to go to this event. See what professionals in the Puget Sound region are doing, and network network network! Who knows, you could even get an internship if you play your cards right.

When: Wed, June 17, 5:30pm – 10:00pm
Where
: The Ruins (570 Roy Street, Seattle WA 98109)

5:30pm - 6:15pm Cocktail Hour, View Entries
6:15pm - 7:15pm Dinner with Open Buffet Seating
7:15pm - 7:45pm Dessert
7:45pm - 9:15pm Presentation of Awards

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday June 12, 2009
STUDENT TICKETS: $20

Formal at­tire is encouraged.

Visit the NKBA Puget Sound website to register:
http://nkbapugetsound.org/events.html

Questions or comments?
Email us at bmcintosh@gatewaydist.com or call 253-216-0129

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Learn How To 3D Model and Render Like This!

(this image was modeled and rendered in 3D Studio Max)


Seattle Central Community College is offering 3D Studio Max classes this summer. This is an advanced 3D modeling and rendering program, and one that many design firms use.


I know that lots of people have limited course selection during summer quarter, so this is a great opportunity to hone your 3D modeling and rendering skills.

The course descriptions are listed below, please check out their website to learn more or to register:

http://learnatcentral.com/

You'll find 3D Studio Max under their computer courses, 3D animation and design.



3D STUDIO MAX Part 1

Basics of 3D modeling and texturing. You see it used everywhere...from magazine covers, on TV, on the Internet, and in blockbuster movies and in architectural renderings. Learn how to navigate the interface, customize it, build objects from primitive objects and progress to more complex modeling techniques. Texture map objects. Basic general knowledge of Windows XP operating system required; experience with 3D programs helpful but not required. *NO Student ID or Computer Lab fee required.
Item: 6365
Matthew P. Acker
6:00PM - 9:00PM
North Plaza
8 Sessions MW
Room 0112B
6/29/2009 - 7/22/2009
Fee: $395


3D STUDIO MAX Part 2
Learn to design, model, use the material editor to create photo realistic stills and animation for the broadcast, film, architecture industries using Studio Max. Learn new features in Max 2009 usefully in realistic lighting effects for film and architectural work. Learn exciting particle effects and more. Prerequisite: previous Max experience or instructor approval.*NO Student ID or Computer fee required.
Item: 6367
Matthew P. Acker
6:00PM - 9:00PM
North Plaza
8 Sessions MW
Room 0112B
7/27/2009 - 8/19/2009
Fee: $395

Monday, June 8, 2009