Member Events @ Market – High Point – Oct 2026
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Annual ART Fun Night in High Point – Monday, Oct 19 @ 7pm – High Point Bowling Center. Register Here
Member Showroom Events
Feizy Rugs – Friday, Oct 16 @ 1 to 2 pm – 309 N. Hamilton – Generations of Design: Mothers, Daughters & the Business of Legacy – Join us for an intimate and inspiring conversation with two remarkable mother-daughter duos—Adriana Hoyos and Andrea Hoyos, alongside Alejandra Ochoa de Thompson and Alejandra Thompson de Jordan—as they share the stories behind their businesses, the journeys that brought them together professionally, and what it truly means to build a brand across generations. Speakers: Andrea Hoyos, Alejandra Ocho de thompson, Alejandra Thompson De Jordan, Victoria Sanchez, Adriana Hoyos
Feizy Rugs – Friday, Oct 16 @ 2:30 – 3:30 pm – 309 N. Hamilton – Get Your Story Straight! Messaging Workshop – Join this one-hour workshop, brand strategist and designer Ericka Saurit will guide you through her E3 Storytelling Framework™ to clarify what you do, why it matters, and how to say it with more confidence. Speakers: Ericka Saurit RSVP Required
Hickory Chair – Friday, Oct 16 @ 3 to 4 pm – 200 N Hamilton, South Court, Suite 300 – Hickory Chair x Dear Alice: The Stories Behind the Designs – Enjoy a candid conversation moderated by Jessica Bennett and Suzanne Hall of the famed Dear Alice podcast with panelists Ray Booth, Susan Hable, and David Phoenix will share how they create new wood and upholstered furnishings for the iconic 115-year Hickory Chair company that are fresh yet timeless, functional and beautifully designed that invites customization by designers for their clients. Reception to follow.
Feizy Rugs – Saturday, Oct 17 @ 11 to 12 pm – 309 N. Hamilton –The Design Besties: Relationships ARE the Business – Join The Design Besties for a candid and engaging conversation, moderated by award-winning interior and product designer, television host, and design industry innovator Jennifer Farrell, about one of the most powerful forces in our industry: relationships. From friendships and mentorships to collaborations and strategic partnerships, they’ll explore how genuine connections can open doors, create opportunities, strengthen businesses, and shape careers. In an industry built on creativity and trust, great design may get you noticed—but relationships ARE the business. Speakers: Jennifer Farrell, Nikki Watson, Rhobin DelaCruz, Lori Johnson, Whitney Atkinson
Feizy Rugs – Saturday, Oct 17 @ 1 to 2 pm – 309 N. Hamilton – Beyond the Portfolio: The Business Value of Confidential Design Projects – Not every project is destined for social media, or even your portfolio. As more high profile and high net worth clients require non disclosure agreements or request complete privacy, designers must learn how to balance confidentiality with business growth. Join moderator Jane Dagmi of HPxD and panelists Claudine Roberts of Claudine Roberts Design, Shannon McGough of Poppy McGough Design House, and Melissa Oholendt of Oho Interiors as they discuss building a reputation through trust and referrals, leveraging discretion as a competitive advantage, and marketing your expertise without revealing client work. Discover why some of your most valuable projects may never be seen by the public. Speakers: Jane Dagmi, Claudine Roberts, Shannon McGough, Melissa Oholendt
Feizy Rugs – Saturday, Oct 17 @ 2:30 – 4 pm – 309 N. Hamilton – Fearless by Design: Breaking Rules, Taking Risks & Creating Spaces That Stand Apart – Join Beth Dotolo and Carolina Gentry of Pulp Design Studios, moderated by Thom Filicia, acclaimed interior designer, author, product designer, and television personality, for a lively conversation about what it really means to design fearlessly. From trusting your instincts and pushing creative boundaries to embracing bold choices and developing a point of view that’s unmistakably your own, Beth and Carolina share their approach to creating interiors with confidence, personality, and a little unexpected edge. Followed by a book signing. Speakers: Thom Filicia, Beth Dotolo, Carolina Gentry After session – 4 to 6 pm – SIT. STAY. SIP. A New Collection Unleashed: Thom Filicia for Feizy Rugs – New Designs, Cocktails & Four-Legged Friends from Guilford County Animal Services
Hubbardton Forge – Saturday Oct 17 @ 4 to 5 pm – IHFC – IH211 – ART Talks – Developing Your Brand. – Featuring Christopher Todd Hall, Christopher Todd Design and moderated by Allison Zisko, Home Accents Today. Christopher shares his journey of building a distinctive design brand and how other designers can create opportunities of their own—from elevating their local presence and attracting high-end clients to developing product collaborations with home décor brands.
Unique Loom – Saturday, Oct 17 @ 4 to 6 pm – MS 190 – Bubbles and Belly Dancing – Join us for an evening of bubbles, belly dancing, and the kind of good conversation that only happens when designers get together away from the showroom floor. Start with cocktails and light bites, then let our instructor guide you through the art of belly dancing — a movement practice that’s equal parts joyful, empowering, and genuinely hilarious when you’re doing it with your favorite people. No experience necessary. Comfortable clothes encouraged. Good energy required. Come for the bubbles. Stay for the shimmy. Leave with stories worth telling.
John Richard – Saturday, October 17 – 5:30 PM – 200 Steele / 2nd Floor – John-Richard’s Artist Meet & Greet, Signing! – Join us for an evening of drinks and hors d’oeuvres as we explore the world of our curated art collection. Enjoy a special presentation by Rodney Bursiel, meet our fantastic artists, and take home a signed, limited-edition giclée print of their work, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Artists scheduled to appear:
Carol Benson-Cobb (artist and curator) • Shelley Bolton • Zana Brown • Rodney Bursiel • Debra Ferrari • Ann Flemings • Heidi Gould • Mary Hong • Diana Tremaine
Howard Elliott Collection – Saturday, Oct 17 @ 4 to 7 pm – Howard Elliott, IHFC H-324 – 25th Anniversary Party. Food, New Proucts and Signature Cocktails
Howard Elliott Collection – Sunday, Oct 18 @ 12 to 1:30 – IHFC H-324 – Lunch and Panel Discussion – Lunch will be served 12-12:30, the panel will be from 12:30 – 1:30.
Howard Elliott Collection – Sunday, Oct 18 @ 3 to 5 – IHFC H- 324 – Sip and Learn with Jenna Gaidusek. Stop by and have a drink with Jenna and talk 1 on 1 with her about AI
Howard Elliott Collection – Monday, Oct 19 @ 11 to 12 – IHFC H-324 – Vacation Rental Designers – Sip and Shop
Uttermost – Saturday, October 17 | 9:00–11:30 AM | IHFC C448 – Specialty Coffee Bar – Start your Market morning with handcrafted specialty coffees and teas prepared by professional baristas. Grab your favorite drink, explore our newest introductions,
Uttermost – Saturday, October 17 | 10:00 AM | IHFC C448 – Revenue Is Vanity. Profit Is the Point– Pricing, Margins & Making Money in Design. A candid conversation about the numbers behind a profitable design firm, from fees and product margins to overhead, cash flow, and what you actually get to keep.
Michelle Lynne (moderator), ML Interiors Group + The Design Bakehouse
Katie Decker-Erickson, Success by Design
Megan Dahle, Happy Little Business
Sara Carroll, Sara Carroll Design
Register HERE > https://interiordesignsociety.glueup.com/event/revenue-is-vanity-profit-is-the-point-194378/
Uttermost – Saturday, October 17 | 3:00–6:00 PM | IHFC C448 – Uttermost Market Mixer – Kick off Market with an afternoon of design, connection, and celebration. Sip specialty cocktails, enjoy chef-curated hors d’oeuvres, and take in the energy of a live DJ while discovering our latest introductions. Visit the Sunbrella® Stain Bar, strike a pose in the photo booth, and don’t miss exclusive giveaways throughout the afternoon.
Uttermost – Sunday, October 18 | 9:00–11:30 AM | IHFC C44 – Specialty Coffee Bar – Ease into your Market morning with handcrafted specialty coffees and teas prepared by professional baristas. In recognition of City of Hope’s PINK OUT, be sure to try our featured Pink Drink while exploring the showroom.
Uttermost – Sunday, October 18 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | IHFC C448 – Brunch Soirée – Make Sunday at Market feel a little more leisurely. Join us for brunch-inspired fare, specialty cocktails, and live music as you explore our latest introductions. It’s a relaxed and welcoming way to connect, gather inspiration, and settle into the day.
Uttermost – Sunday, October 18 | 3:00–6:00 PM | IHFC C448 – Happy Hour – Keep the Sunday energy going at Uttermost Happy Hour. Enjoy curated cocktails, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and music from a live DJ while discovering hundreds of new introductions from Uttermost, REVELATION, and Uttermost Outdoor. Come for the design inspiration and stay for the celebration.
Uttermost, Monday, October 19 | 9:00–11:30 AM | IHFC C448 – Specialty Coffee Bar – Start Monday on a fresh note with handcrafted specialty coffees and teas prepared by professional baristas. Whether you’re easing into the morning or recharging between appointments, we’ll have your Market-day pick-me-up waiting.
Uttermost – Monday, October 19 | 3:00–6:00 PM | IHFC C448 – Happy Hour – Step away from the Market rush and unwind with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and good company. Explore new introductions from Uttermost, REVELATION, and Uttermost Outdoor in a relaxed setting designed for connection, discovery, and a little well-earned downtime.
Uttermost – Tuesday, October 20 | 3:00–6:00 PM | IHFC C448 – Happy Hour – Close out another inspiring day at Market with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a final look at our newest introductions. Join us for a relaxed afternoon of conversation and discovery across Uttermost, REVELATION, and Uttermost Outdoor.
ART Fun Night – Monday, October 19 – 7 PM – High Point Bowling Center, 309 W. Fairfield. $40 presale tickets / $50 at the door. Includes dinner, beer and bowling. There will be a silent auction on site too. Register here