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July 2010
Qualatex Corner
Under the Sea
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
July 7, 2010
Instructor: Sandra Aguillon
Description: Sandra Aguillón, Field Representative for Pioneer Balloon Company, will demonstrate profitable and easy-to make balloon sea creatures. From fishes to octopuses, Sandra’s creative designs will inspire you to incorporate innovative accents into your summer decor. Join her in an informal setting and see this hands-on demonstration for free! Held at LA Balloons Store.
Baby Stuff
Phone: (714) 543-2255
www.mayflowerdistributing.com
Mayflower Distributing
Garden Grove, CA
July 7, 2010
Instructor: Glenna Kipp, CBA
Description: Everybody knows somebody who is having a baby. So be ready to celebrate with some cute sculptures and décor items for Baby Showers and Deliveries. The Stork will make an appearance at our class to deliver a Balloon Baby along with a Rattle, Pacifier, and Safety Pin.
Fabulous Princess Parties
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
July 13, 2010
Instructor: Fred Harshberger
Description: Join Israel as he shows you how to transform any ordinary room into a magical castle! You’ll learn new ideas on creating a custom princess carriage, enchanting head table and a royal entrance. Boost sales with these profitable décor concepts and prove to your clients that dreams really can come true!
Balloon Basic Training
Phone: (714) 543-2255
www.mayflowerdistributing.com
Mayflower Distributing
Garden Grove, CA
July 10, 2010
Instructor: Glenna Kipp, CBA
Description: Glenna will introduce you to the variety of balloons available to decorators and twisters – latex, foil, plastic, and vinyl. After filling the balloons with air or helium, you will practice sizing and tying. What can you create with balloons? Your imagination is the only limit! The class will also discuss what you need to do to start a balloon business of your own. This is a Hands-On class! You will learn simple arches and bouquets. Bring your camera and scissors. It’s gonna be fun!
Balloon Flowers–Outside the Container Garden
Phone: (714) 543-2255
www.mayflowerdistributing.com
Mayflower Distributing
Garden Grove, CA
July 14, 2010
Instructor: Ken Shute
Description: The last class in Ken’s twisting series is about other options for making Flowers. Use unorthodox techniques to create Un-inflated, Wacky, Weird, Alien and Out of this World real looking Fantasy Flowers! In Seussian style you will mix balloon sizes, use Printed latex, Double Stuff and Distort balloons. Ken will introduce some décor techniques such as Silks, Ribbons, Foam core for centerpieces, Tablescapes, etc. What kind of ideas will YOU bring to class? Ken wants to learn something, too!
Complete Balloon Job
(From Consultation to Striking the Job)
Phone: 323-778-8061
www.balloondecorclasses.com
Creations by Antoinette Décor Academy
Los Angeles, CA
July 16, 17, 19, 2010
Instructor: Antoinette Hunt, CBA
Description: This class is the first of its kind! This class will show everything you need to know about booking, decorating, striking and keeping your client. You will see a mock consultation. Learn how to quote the job. Properly shop the job. Prep the job. Decorate the job. Strike the job and what to do after the job. This class will help you learn the ins and outs of medium to large size decorating job. This class will help you enhance your portfolio that’s professional decorated, BY YOU! Class Theme: Wedding Reception. Sign-up today!
Deco Twist
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
July 20, 2010
Instructor: Israel Dominguez
Description: En esta clase el Instructor Israel Dominguez te enseñara a incorporar los globos del 160Q, 260Q, 321Q, 350Q, y 646Q para realizar diseños que podrias utilizar en eventos como fiestas infantiles, bodas, quinceañeras, eventos corporativos y muchos mas.
Fantasy Flowers
Phone: (714) 543-2255
www.mayflowerdistributing.com
Mayflower Distributing
Garden Grove, CA
July 21, 2010
Instructor: Glenna Kipp, CBA
Description: Insert a special frame inside a latex balloon, stretch it and shape it. Combine several framed balloons and you have a Fantasy Flower. In this class you will learn to make individual balloon flowers that look so real they are surprising! Glenna has created corsages, tiaras, potted plants, even a Bridal Bouquet with Fantasy Flowers. Come give it a try! This is a Hands-On Class. Each students needs to bring scissors, pliers and wire cutters. If you forget your tools, you can only WATCH!
The Magnificent Mag Movers
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
July 21, 2010
Instructor: Antoinette Hunt, CBA
Description: The sky’s the limit! Take advantage of profitable opportunities with hanging balloon decor! Antoinette will show you how to create air-filled, suspended garlands, swags and more. Antoinette has filled this class with great tips, tricks and ideas that will save you time and money. Sign up today – you won’t want to miss this great opportunity to grow your business.
Those Amazing Bubble Balloons!
Phone: 800-494-0092
www.balloonroomonline.com
The Balloon Room
Vandalia, OH
July 25, 2010
Instructor: Jean Eddy, CBA
Description: Imagine balloon designs featuring balloons that won't oxidize, even if left outdoors for weeks! How about a shelf life of 3 to 5 years? Bubble Balloons are pop-resistant, self-sizing, self-sealing, and don't require Hi-Float! Sound too good to be true? Come and see for yourself as Jean Eddy, CBA, of Pioneer Balloon Company, shares all the tips for inflating these exquisite balloons AND your profits!
BOO-tiful Designs for Halloween!
Phone: 800-345-8697
Kindel & Graham
Los Angeles, CA
July 27, 2010
Instructor: Jean Eddy, CBA
Description: With the increasing number of Halloween parties for both children and adults, there's an ever-increasing market for balloon decorators! In this class Jean Eddy, CBA, of Pioneer Balloon Company will share some frightfully fun and "boo-tiful" Halloween designs featuring the newest balloons for the holiday from Qualatex. Jean will also share insights on "No-Trick Marketing" that are sure to scare up some spooktacular sales!
Un Mundo de Estrellas
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
July 27, 2010
Instructor: Lisa Alvarez
Description:
Sugar and Spice,
Décor that is Nice
Phone: (714) 543-2255
www.mayflowerdistributing.com
Mayflower Distributing
Garden Grove, CA
July 27, 2010
Instructor: Melissa Gjergji, CBA
Description: Melissa will share her personal design secrets and best techniques for filling a room full of delightful decor for every young woman’s most important celebrations - Weddings and Quinceaneras. The focus will first be on novice to intermediate artists using a series of fundamental skills to increase creativity, marketing strategies and profit. You’ll learn the variety of LINK-O-LOON® construction for columns, arches, sculptures, and a collection of impressive wall styles. Melissa will add a dash of magic with Betallatex printed latex, Betallic holographic foils and shapes for maximum impact with simple but highly sellable designs.
Sugar and Spice,
Décor that is Nice
Phone: (714) 543-2255
www.mayflowerdistributing.com
Mayflower Distributing
Garden Grove, CA
July 28, 2010
Instructor: Melissa Gjergji, CBA
Description: Melissa will showcase extraordinary décor elements specially designed for intermediate to advanced level students. Don’t miss these new and exciting designs created with proven techniques that will inspire your most discriminating upscale customers. Learn to make her newest column design, an extraordinary bookend arch, picture perfect backdrop, and a fairytale centerpiece, and other accessory décor designs for a roomful of ambience. For new artists to the industry, designs that make you look experienced. For experienced decorators, designs plus online marketing strategies, Melissa will teach you to be a success!
Booming Baby Shower Business
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
July 28, 2010
Instructor: Amanda Armstrong
Description: Learn how to create a booming baby business with simple and adorable balloon centerpieces, bouquets and decor. From baby announcements to baby's first birthday, Amanda will show you an array of creative designs to cover all of your customers’ needs. You'll learn how to budget designs, pricing guidelines and valuable marketing tips. After attending this class, you’ll be ready to launch your business into the profitable market of baby décor.
August 2010
Qualatex Corner
Spiral Balloon Column
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
August 4, 2010
Instructor: Sandra Aguillón
Description: Sandra Aguillón, Field Representative for Pioneer Balloon Company, will demonstrate how to make a beautiful spiral balloon garland. Sandra will show you how to create and incorporate this technique into your everyday decor. Join her in an informal setting and see this hands-on demonstration for free! Held at LA Balloons Store.
Topiary Clusters
Phone: (714) 543-2255
www.mayflowerdistributing.com
Mayflower Distributing
Garden Grove, CA
August 4, 2010
Instructor: Glenna Kipp, CBA
Description: What do you get when you twist 12 balloons together? A dodecahedron or Topiary Cluster. What, you ask, can you do with a Topiary Cluster? Make Money! Topiary clusters are fast and easy to make, but how you used them to create designs on demand is where the profit lies. Some of the designs that Glenna will share are Centerpieces, Bouquets, Topiary Trees, and a variety of animals. You will want your camera for this class!
Twisting – Intermediate
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
August 4, 2010
Instructor: Fred Harshberger
Description: Get ready to take your twisting to the next level! Using 260Q’s, Fred will be teaching HANDS-ON demonstrations of the most popular twisted balloon creations. Whether you’re an experienced twister, or recently completed our “Twisting - Basics” course, this class is for you.
Diamond Jam 2010
Phone: 877-289-2741
www.diamondjam.com
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
Las Vegas, NV
August 8 - 9, 2010
Diamond Jam is a gathering of Twisters, Entertainers, Clowns and Magicians coming together to share ways of becoming the best you can be in your chosen field. DJ, now in it’s eight year, presents classes and a 24-hour Jam room for Balloonists to exchange new and exciting ways of presenting their designs and presentations.
Included in the registration is:
• The Vendors Product Showcase
• Sunday night Stage Competition Party
• Monday night Awards Banquet
• Jam room with Qualatex product available for your use
• Professional Instructors presenting a full schedule of classes
• Competitions to help improve your skills and win awards
• A fantastic Networking opportunity with attendees from around the world.
2010 Balloon Couture Fashions
Phone: 877-289-2741
www.ballooncamp.com
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
Las Vegas, NV
August 10, 2010
The ARTISTRY of Balloon Dress and costume design is shown in it’s full glory as models wear the creations designed and built by master Balloonists. A major part of the show is the Competition for “Top Designer of the Year.” The competition is open to all balloonists. Balloon Product is supplied by Qualatex and available to all entrants. The competition is divided into three parts: Inflated balloon dress designs, uniflated balloon dress designs and costumes. There is also a category for the youth of the industry to participate.
2010 Summer Balloon Camp
Phone: 877-289-2741
www.ballooncamp.com
Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall
Las Vegas, NV
August 10 - 12, 2010
Summer Balloon Camp is a “Fun Educational Experience” designed for the beginner to advanced Balloonist. Top Professional Instructors, who work in the industry, share their knowledge and information to help you improve your skills and run a more profitable business. The three-day experience includes:
- Couture Fashion Show
- Designer's Desk One-on-One help
- Qualatex Certified Balloon Artist Testing
- Diversity of classes to help Balloonists offer new services.
- Over 50 new and exciting classes and hands-on workshops.
- Over 30 Vendor displays in the Product Showcase.
- The host hotel offers attendees $29 a night room rates.
- New instructor professionals presenting new classes.
Topiarios Divertidos
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
August 17, 2010
Instructor: Israel Dominguez
Description: Los topiarios son un versatile elemento en la decoración de globos que son faciles de crera y causan mucho impacto. En esta clases interactiva el instructor Israel Dominguez te enseñara como crear distintas variasiones de este elemento decorativo que son perfectas para cualquier ocasión. No olvides tu cámara fotográfica!
Fantasy Flower Arrangements
Phone: (714) 543-2255
www.mayflowerdistributing.com
Mayflower Distributing
Garden Grove, CA
August 18, 2010
Instructor: Glenna Kipp, CBA
Description: In the July Fantasy Flowers class you learned the basics of creating these beautiful balloon flowers. Now it is time to make arrangements with them and surprise some people. PLEASE register no later than August 10th so you have time to make all of the Fantasy Flowers (25+) and to gather the other supplies. When you register you will be given a detailed Class Supply List for this class.
Big Balloon Decor
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
August 18, 2010
Instructor: Antoinette Hunt, CBA
Description: This is your chance to learn the secrets of working with 3-Foot balloons. In this information packed class, Antoinette will show you how to create an array of easy and professional designs that are great for birthdays, weddings, corporate events and more. You won’t want to miss her great tips on how to add BIG profits with BIG balloons.
Ready? Set? Bid!
Phone: (714) 543-2255
www.mayflowerdistributing.com
Mayflower Distributing
Garden Grove, CA
August 21, 2010
Instructor: Glenna Kipp, CBA
Description: Have you ever quoted a price for a job and discovered that you cheated yourself? Glenna has and determined never to have that happen again. Brainstorm with the class about how to gather the information you need to make a profitable bid for a balloon job. There is a LOT more to it than just the cost of the balloons! Learn to laugh…all the way to the bank!
Deslumbrantes Canopies
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
August 24, 2010
Instructor: Lisa Alvarez
Description: ¿Eres cautivada por los espectaculares canopies pero no sabe cómo hacerlos? Ven y aprende a crear canopies clásicos que son perfectas para bodas,quinceañeras, anivesarios o cualquier evento. Lisa te mostrará secretos de la industria y técnicas infalibles que te garantizan resultados profesionales en menos tiempo. No olvides tu cámara fotográfica!
Introduction to Deco Weaving
Phone: (714) 543-2255
www.mayflowerdistributing.com
Mayflower Distributing
Garden Grove, CA
August 25, 2010
Instructor: Glenna Kipp, CBA
Description: Robbie Furman, CBA, created a technique called “Deco Weaving.” Luc Bertrand, CBA, took it a step further into walls and arches. Using 321Q Bee Bodies you can Deco Weave 6’ tall frameless Hearts, Palm Trees, Baseball Bats, and all manner of 3-D sculptures. Join Glenna for a Hands-On Introduction to Deco Weaving. Once again you will be amazed by what can be created with balloons!
Profitable Themed Decor Creations
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
August 25, 2010
Instructor: Amanda Armstrong, CBA
Description: Expand your repertoire by offering themed decor to your customers. Creating a magical atmosphere can transform a room and the bottom line from ordinary to extraordinary! You’ll learn how to make your customer’s event memorable. Amanda's specialty themed designs will provide your customers big impact and maximum value for their budget. Sign up today to make sure you don’t miss this popular class.
September 2010
Twisting- Advance
Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
September 1, 2010
Instructor: Fred Harshberger
Description: Stretch your imagination way beyond the balloon poodle in this fun filled, hands-on class! Fred will show you designs and new techniques for advanced balloon twisters. If you’re an intermediate to advance twister or have taken our “Twisting - Basics” or “Twisting - Intermediate” classes, this seminar is the next step to mastering the art of balloon twisting!!

Qualatex Corner
Anatomy of a Balloon

Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
September 1, 2010
Instructor: Sandra Aguillon, CBA
Description: Sandra Aguillón, Field Representative for Pioneer Balloon Company, will demonstrate how to create a perfect balloon bouquet. Sandra will show you useful techniques that you can incorporate into your everyday decor. Join her in an informal setting and see this hands-on demonstration for free! Held at LA Balloons Store!

Los Magnificos Imanes

Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
September 7, 2010
Instructor: Lisa Alvarez
Description: Te qustaria aprender hacer decoraciónes que floten del techo usando solo aire? Entonces acompaña a la instructora Lisa Alvarez a una excelente y muy informativa clase de imanes. Lisa Alvarez te mostrará varias maneras muy económicas de decorar para cualquiera evento. No te la pierdas!

Spooktacular Halloween Designs and Creepy Creations

Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
September 7, 2010
Instructor: Amanda Armstrong, CBA
Description: Halloween is fast becoming one of the busiest balloon décor holidays in the U.S.! Join Amanda as she shows you how to maximize your sales in this frightening fun-filled class. You'll learn how to create Haunting Halloween Decor like beastly centerpieces, eerie arches and ghostly buffet pieces. Come join in the "spirit" of Halloween and learn some spooktacular new ideas and get ready for a ghoulishly good time!

Elgantes Decoraciones para la Mesa de Honor

Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
September 14, 2010
Instructor: Israel Dominguez
Description: En esta clase aprenderas a incorporar diferentes agregados como luces, telas y otros con los cuales podrias realizar grandes diseños para la mesa de honor. Recuerda que en cualquier fiesta la mesa de honor es un fcentro de atencio y es ahi donde te podrias lucir con diseños impresionantes para tu portafolio.

Terrific Topiaries

Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
September 15, 2010
Instructor: Antoinette Hunt, CBA
Description: Topiaries are quick and easy to make and one of the most versatile balloon designs decorators can use. In this class, Antoinette will focus on creating several popular and profitable arrangements using topiaries as the focal point. You’ll also learn valuable tips for advance preparation and transporting. After this class you’ll be a topiary expert!

Decoraciones Tematicas

Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
September 21, 2010
Instructor: Lisa Alvarez
Description: Globos son un complemento divertido para cualquier cumpleaños infantile. Ayudales a crear un recuerdo especial para esas celebraciones de gran importancia con radiantes diseños. Lisa compartira considerables ideas muy lucrativas que son faciles de crear y sobre todo faciles de vender. No te la pierdas!

The Art of Ballooning Framing

Phone: 818-246-9233
www.conwinonline.com
Conwin's Balloon Artist Academy
Los Angeles, CA
September 22, 2010
Instructor: Israel Dominguez,CBA
Description: Set your business apart from the competition with balloon sculptures! Join Israel as he teaches how to properly create some of the most requested designs. You learn the safe and easy technique of bending conduit and aluminum rod. Be sure to bring a note pad and camera!
 
 
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