Workshops

Peek behind the curtains of our studio and prop warehouse! Gain invaluable industry knowledge as you dive into our in-person seminars and hands-on workshops using our extensive range of props.

Upcoming events…

  • Visual Merchandising Design Guidelines Seminar

    Wed, April 17 | 6:00pm

    Learn the fundamental design "rules" and techniques used in Visual Merchandising in this seminar style workshop

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  • Colour Theory in Visual Merchandising Seminar

    Tue, May 14 | 6:00pm

    Learn the fundamentals of colour theory in retail displays and styling in this seminar style workshop

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  • Styling for your Brand Seminar

    Sat, June 8 | 2:00pm

    Learn the fundamentals of theming, styling and editing displays in this seminar style workshop

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Hear what our students have to say

  • " It was an excellent and informative short course. I loved the simplicity and overall introduction to the basic principles of Visual Merchandising and the art of display. Juliet clearly knows this topic very well and was very pleasant as an instructor. Would definitely recommend to anyone who is unfamiliar with this topic. "

    Stavroula Balla | Branding My Space

    Visual Merchandising Bootcamp Student

  • “ A great way to learn about Visual Merchandising. Juliet explains the basics of VM in both theory and tutorial formats. The course covers a wide range of topics such as building your display structure, the use of colour, different VM styles and much more…it’s a great resource to have! I highly recommend this course for anyone interested in the field”

    Donna Purcell | Province VM

    Visual Merchandising Bootcamp Student

  • “I would definitely recommend this course and have found it very helpful with putting my own displays together for my own business”

    Sarah-May Baxter | The Terrace Greenhouse

    Art of Display Workshop Student

  • “ I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the visual merchandising training and would encourage anyone wanting to learn a new creative skill to put your trust in Juliet, her experience and passion is contagious, and the skills you gain are invaluable! ”

    Alisha Falconer | Alisha Falconer Art

    Art of Display Workshop Student

We’re not just creators, but educators too.

We offer a range of engaging seasonal workshops, tailored for aspiring professionals, enthusiasts, and business owners alike. We aim to cover everything encompassing Visual Merchandising, from theory all the way to installation through to hands-on training and in-person expert guidance.

Whether you're looking to enrich your skills, launch a career, or enhance your business's brand identity, our workshops provide the perfect platform for growth and success.

Our previous workshops

Meet your workshop instructor!

I'm Juliet Borshoff, the Creative Director and founder of Design Merchants. For over 25 years I’ve worked not only in visual merchandising but have also backed it up with studies in fine arts, interior design, project management, and training.

In addition to that I have a true passion for sharing this knowledge by mentoring and empowering others already in the field or looking to learn.

Looking for more?

We’ve got plenty of other learning resources to offer. Whether you’re looking for a simple template to download, a course to teach you all of the basics or an in-person workshop. We’ve got you covered!