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2019/11 - Journey to Turkey (Non-Member)
2019/11 - Journey to Turkey (Non-Member)
$3,600.00
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2019/12 - Introduction to Rug Care, Winter (Online) Non-Member
2019/12 - Introduction to Rug Care, Winter (Online) Non-Member
$250.00
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2020/01 - Intermediate In-Plant Rug Cleaning, Non-Member
2020/01 - Intermediate In-Plant Rug Cleaning, Non-Member
$1,800.00
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2020/03 - Practical Dye Removal for the Rug Washer, Non-Member
2020/03 - Practical Dye Removal for the Rug Washer, Non-Member
$1,750.00
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2020/04 - 10th Annual Convention 2020 (St. Louis, MO), Non-Member
2020/04 - 10th Annual Convention 2020 (St. Louis, MO), Non-Member
$0.00
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2020/06 - Rug Repair, Non-Member
2020/06 - Rug Repair, Non-Member
$1,800.00
2019/11 - Journey to Turkey (Non-Member)

2019/11 - Journey to Turkey (Non-Member)

$3,600.00

Date: November 1–16, 2019
Location: Turkey
IICRC Continuing Education: 14 credit hours

Fill out form at bottom of page and please call Ann Marie Thompson at 503-949-9700 for payment

If you have any questions, please contact info@rugcarespecialists.org.

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Join ARCS for rugs, art, great food, history and culture.

 

Early Bird Registration thru July 1, 2019

ARCS Member: $2,950.00
Non-member: $3,400.00
Single Occupancy Accommodation: $400

General Registration - July 2, 2019 - September 31, 2019

ARCS member $3,150.00
Non-member $3,600.00
Single Occupancy Accommodation: $400
*** $350 Non refundable deposit included.

We will visit a number of different cities and villages, meeting people all along the way, including:

  • Istanbul - Carpet museums, Aya Sophia, Mosques, wholesale carpet dealers, covered bazaar, markets
  • Izmir - private tour of ATC - a premier carpet restoration facility. Ancient ruins of Ephesus, small village carpet production in Seljuk, visit a small neighborhood wash plant.
  • Central Anatolia - Aksaray, Guzelyurt, Ilhara Valley with its ancient Christian Churches
  • Hot Air Balloon Excursion- additional cost of $150-$200/person, contact Ann Marie for advance registration
  • Kayseri - Visit handmade carpet industry facilities scattered around the area.
  • Istanbul - back again for more sights, shopping, and great food.

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    Registration includes lodging, meals (no alcohol), site admission(s) and travel within Turkey. 
    Registration is double occupancy, single occupancy is an additional fee.  Roundtrip airfare to Turkey is not included with registration fee, however group travel will be arranged from Chicago to Istanbul for those interested.

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    Please call Ann Marie Thompson at 503-949-9700 to arrange payment after filling out this form

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    2019/12 - Introduction to Rug Care, Winter (Online) Non-Member

    2019/12 - Introduction to Rug Care, Winter (Online) Non-Member

    $250.00

    Date: December 3rd, 5th, 10th, 12th 2019
    Time: 3 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. EST 
    Location: Online
    IICRC Continuing Education: 6 credit hours

    The Intro to Rug Care course is an online class taught by fourth-generation cleaner Armen Dohanian of Oriental Rug Cleaning in Dallas, Texas. The class consists of four 80-minute sessions designed for new employees or those new to the rug cleaning industry. Some of the topics covered include the cleaning process, fibers and chemistry, rug construction and basic rug ID. Give your new employees a crash course in the rug cleaning process.

    Member Price: $150; Non­member Price: $225

    If you have any questions, please contact info@rugcarespecialists.org.

    2020/01 - Intermediate In-Plant Rug Cleaning, Non-Member

    2020/01 - Intermediate In-Plant Rug Cleaning, Non-Member

    $1,800.00

    Date: January 20-22, 2020
    Location: Ayoub Cleaning Service, Washington, DC
    IICRC Continuing Education: 12 credit hours

    Armen Dohanian teaches this three day course that blends classroom theory with hands-on practice.  Covering the full wash process from check-in to finishing, students will learn universally applicable cleaning techniques and get hands-on experience on everything from rug ID and cleaning strategies to finishing and spotting skills.

    Member Price: $975; Non­member Price: $1800

    If you have any questions, please contact info@rugcarespecialists.org.

    2020/03 - Practical Dye Removal for the Rug Washer, Non-Member

    2020/03 - Practical Dye Removal for the Rug Washer, Non-Member

    $1,750.00

    Date: March 6-7, 2020
    Location: Oriental Rug Cleaning of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN
    IICRC Continuing Education: 14 credit hours
    *Prerequisite Required: ARCS Intermediate In-Plant Rug Cleaning & Teacher Approval

    Ben Knause and Randy Hyde lead a two day intensive, hands-on dye correction class introduces chemicals and techniques used to remove dye run and dye stains commonly used in wash plants around the world. Participants get ample time to experience wash floor stripping, spot dye removal, and fringe color correction with reducing agents and oxidizers. As a bonus, attendees leave with a general formulation guide to the products used during the event and a list of various suppliers.

    Member Price: $900; Non­member Price: $1750

    If you have any questions, please contact info@rugcarespecialists.org.

    2020/04 - 10th Annual Convention 2020 (St. Louis, MO), Non-Member
    2020/04 - 10th Annual Convention 2020 (St. Louis, MO), Non-Member
    2020/04 - 10th Annual Convention 2020 (St. Louis, MO), Non-Member
    2020/04 - 10th Annual Convention 2020 (St. Louis, MO), Non-Member

    2020/04 - 10th Annual Convention 2020 (St. Louis, MO), Non-Member

    $0.00

    Date: April 29 to May 2, 2020 
    Location: St. Louis, MO
    Price: TBD
    IICRC Continuing Education: TBD

    ARCS will be celebrating our 10-year anniversary in style in St. Louis, MO! 

    Woodard Cleaning & Restoration will be hosting us in their home base, equipped with a state of the art cleaning plant and solar powered training facility for their team of more than 200 specialists and a fleet of more than 100 vehicles.

    We will also tour the St. Louis Art Museum’s James F. Ballard Rug Exhibit. 

    If you have any questions, please contact info@rugcarespecialists.org.

     
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    2020/06 - Rug Repair, Non-Member

    2020/06 - Rug Repair, Non-Member

    $1,800.00

    Date: June 11-12, 2020
    Location: Renaissance Rug Cleaning Inc., Portland, OR
    IICRC Continuing Education: 12 credit hours

    Randy and Val Hyde of Renaissance Rug Cleaning in Portland, Oregon will teach this intense two day, hands-on repair class. They will take students through some of the most common repair techniques for cleaning businesses, including a variety of end and edge repairs, repairing splits, ways to hang rugs and more.

    Member Price: $975; Non­member Price: $1800

    If you have any questions, please contact info@rugcarespecialists.org.