en-us Upcoming balloon industry events, such as conventions, gatherings, classes, and public events involving balloons. http://www.balloonhq.com/events/ A Qualatex event, the World Balloon Convention 2012 will offer both seasoned balloon professionals and newcomers to the industry high-caliber instructors and classes designed to recharge their business. The WBC is for business-minded balloon decorators, twisters/entertainers, and party store retailers, as well as ambitious newcomers wanting to explore a rewarding and profitable career in the balloon industry. Visit WorldBalloonConvention.com for the latest updates. COST AND REGISTRATION: Registration has begun! Register early and pay less: Extra Early-bird pricing (September 1 through November 30) will be $595 per person. Early-bird pricing (December 1 through February 17) will be $695 per person. Regular pricing (February 18 through March 25) will be $795 per person.http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3275 This convention is for all types of Family Entertainers, especially for performers who entertain kids. There are lectures on Balloons, Magic, Face Painting, Body Art and Business, along with other topics too.http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3657 02/15/12 Wednesday 10:00am-11:00am Qualatex Corner-Fanciful Flowers Instructor: Sandra Aguillon, CBA Watch Sandra build a beautiful flower sculpture complete with green vines that will be sure to perk up any event for spring! Get new ideas in this hands-on class and see this informative demonstration for FREE! Bring a friend. Sponsored by Qualatex. FREE http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3638 02/16/12 Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm Cute As a Bug Instructor: Linda Soto, CBA What garden party would be complete without butterflies, caterpillars or lady bugs? Linda will show you how to create adorable centerpieces and entrance dcor with springtime flowers and bug balloons. Dont worrythese cute little critters wont bite! This fun class is one you wont want to miss! Enroll Early: $20 Day of Class: $25 http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3639 www.LearnBalloonDecorating.com is a Certified 6 day seminar to learn a turn key operation to start your own balloon decorating business! Receive hands-on training and guidance for life to learn how to make sculptures, dance floor designs, columns, arches, centerpieces, etc. The focus of this course is to produce balloon decor that is not normally seen, but over the top, leaving competitors in the dust from your expertise. This course is also a short cut in business management and marketing for your company. The Seminar comes with an educational training manual, Recipe Book of 200+ design instructions, DVD of over 3400 balloon photos; bound color Portfolio, power point DVD, wholesale lists, and a life time of teacher-student support. A lot of time is spent on teaching how to price your creations and how to promote your company. Walk away with the all knowledge you need to pass your CBA exam. Tuition is $1200 for this 6 day seminar and is taught 3 times a year. By completing this course you ear your CBDD certification. Instructor, Linda Kiss,CBA, a 31 yr balloon veteran, is the recipient of the Don Cheeseman Lifetime Achievement Award, "Designer of the Year" Award at Ballooniversity, as well as a multitude of other first place awards from IBAC, IBA, Balloon Camp, and Betallatex. Linda has taught at National Balloon Conventions for 20 yrs all over the country and is also on the editorial staff of Party & Paper Retailer Magazine and on committee at IBAonline.net. To learn more about these comprehensive classes, visit the website at www.learnballoondecorating.com Class size is limited to 10 students. 1 Linda Bruce $300 off scholarship avaialble for this session. http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3578 This CED Certification two week course includes: First week- Balloon Decor I, Business I, Basic Flower Design I & II , Fabric Draping I & II (no class on Sunday) Second week: Props I & II, Centerpieces I, Names & Logos I, Balloon Decor II, Basic Balloon Sculptures I, All materials, books and lunch are included See CED Certification page for full class detailshttp://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3662 02/21/12 Tuesday 10:00am-1:00pm Canopies and Gazebos- IN SPANISH Instructor: Lisa Alvarez Talk about an impressive way to inspire the feeling of a PARTY within a PARTY. When elegant canopies and gazebos are added to an event they create a breathtaking location for photo backdrops, cake cutting, first dances and more! Learn how to turn a simple space into something stunning for quinceaneras, weddings and anniversaries. Join Lisa as she explores new ideas that you will be able to reproduce for even the most demanding clients! Non-Spanish speakers welcome! Canopies y Quioscos La forma de inspirarse con mucho sentimiento para crear una fiesta! Cuando los elegantes canopies y quioscos son parte de la decoracin de un evento, asemejan un entorno increible para fondos de fotografa, mesas de pastel, aperturas de baile y mucho mas! Aprenda como transformar un simple espacio en algo que dejar a todos atnitos y que formar parte del escenario de una quinceaera, una boda o un aniversario. Acompae a Lisa a explorar nuevas ideas, que usted podr implementar posteriormente y hacerlas favoritas entre sus clientes. Enroll Early: $20 Day of Class: $25 http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3640 02/22/12 Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm Spring Time Flowers Instructor: Harvey Simpson Along with the change of weather come some very pretty flowers, no, were not talking about natures flowers, were talking about balloon flowers! Get ready for spring with some traditional and new twisted flower designs. Harvey will show you how to use all shapes and sizes of balloons to make the perfect flowers for you and your clients. Basic twisting is a prerequisite for this class. Enroll Early: $20 Day of Class: $25 http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3641 02/25/12 Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm Decorating for PROM Instructor: Lisa Alvarez Looking for a way to make your school prom look incredible? Then join us for this fun-filled HANDS-ON balloon decorating class, geared just for students! Youll learn how to build balloon arches for the entry way, columns for the dance floor and beautiful balloon bouquets and centerpieces. Bring your ASB members and decorating coordinators and get ready to spice up not only PROM but all of your events this year with balloons! (Up to 5 students per group) Enroll Early: $20/Group Day of Class: $25/Group http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3642 02/28/12 Tuesday 10:00am-1:00pm Hitting it Big with Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties! Instructor: Lisa Alvarez In this FUN hands-on class you will get ideas to help party the night away and celebrate that last night as a single girl or guy. What happens in LA Balloons, stays in LA Balloons is not the motto in this class, as you will be walking away with fun ideas for columns, bouquets and other party themed dcor. Lisa will also cover marketing tips and suggestions to selling this dcor .and if you are lucky she may even throw in a little honeymoon advice! This class could get a little wild and crazy, so make sure to bring your cameras! Enroll Early: $20 Day of Class: $25 http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3643 02/29/12 Wednesday 10:00am-1:00pm Sweet Sixteen Celebrations Instructor: Antoinette Hunt, CBA Due to popular demand we are now offering a class geared for that sweet 16-year-old in your life! In this class you will learn how to create stunning entrance dcor, dazzling centerpieces and lots of girly-girl designs to thrill your client or daughter. Join Antoinette as she shows you how to decorate for this milestone birthday party! Enroll Early: $20 Day of Class: $25 http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3644 03/01/12 Thursday 10:00-1:00pm Twisted Bunnies, Baskets and Eggs, Oh My! Instructor: Harvey Simpson JUMP into the Easter season with Harvey Simpson as he shows you festive designs that make Easter the fun holiday that it is! The class title says it all as to what will be taught along with a few other fun designs that youre sure to be egg-static over! Whether youre a professional or amateur, youll learn new designs in this fun, hands-on twisting class that will get your clients or family members hopping for more! Most of the sculptures taught will require at least basic twisting knowledge. Enroll Early: $20 Day of Class: $25 http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3645 The big balloon event in France ! Show, practice, Jam , Courses and more ! ...http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3676 Ahh, the Magic of Quinceaneras and Sweet 16 Decor Learn the traditions behind these events. Learn to do the traditional decorations, accessories and favors. Learn to transform a quinceaera event into a once upon a time fairy tale. In this class you will learn how to add enchantment to your dcor by incorporating the use of fabric, balloon decor and backdrops into carriages, castles, entrances, ceremony scenes, and canopies for the special dance. Make a special party into a dream come true. Take advantage of this class, use the great pictures for your portfolio . Level 1 Traditional items, centerpieces, cake toppers, favors Level 2 Decorations with a purpose - coordinating with designs Level 3 Theme - Cinderella designs Lunch & book included Students will receive a Quinceaera or Sweet 16 Decorator Certificate at the end of course. http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3663 03/06/12 Tuesday 10:00am-1:00pm Casino Night IN SPANISH Instructor: Lisa Alvarez Roll the dice and get ready to hit the jackpot of balloon ideas, in this themed class focusing on the glitz and glamour of Poker Night, Casino Royale and Monte Carlo events. Lisa will show you how to hit it big with new ideas for centerpieces, room dcor and more! Non-Spanish speakers welcome! Noche Casino Lanze los dados y preparese a recibir un jackpot de ideas decorando con globos!!! Esta clase temtica le mostrar las mejores tcnicas en decoracin, para una glamurosa Noche de Poker, Casino y eventos Monte Carlo. Lisa le ensear a dar en el clavo con nuevas ideas para centros de mesa, decoracin de salones y mucho ms! Enroll Early: $20 Day of Class: $25 http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3646 03/07/12 Wednesday 10:00am-11:00am Qualatex Corner Funky Birthday Party Instructor: Sandra Aguillon, CBA Join Sandra as she makes a fun and funky zebra striped cake design that will blow the socks off of any birthday party! Come see the latest in hot neon colors and animal prints! Get new ideas in this hands-on class and see this informative demonstration for FREE! Bring a friend! Sponsored by Qualatex FREE http://www.balloonhq.com/events/eventcomplete.php?id=3647