BAPIA Ltd Training Calendar http://bapiaonline.com/training BAPIA Ltd upcoming events BAPIA Ltd Wild Apricot web tools for non-profits en Fri, 18 May 2012 18:18:06 GMT Fri, 18 May 2012 18:18:06 GMT Tue, 22 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT Balloon Demo Day (22 May 2012) <p><strong><font size="3">Balloon Demo Day at A.E.C Ltd</font></strong></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><strong><font size="3"><strong><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><strong><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Keith Stirman cba &amp; Dominic Cassidy cba will be demonstrating a range of techniques and designs throughout the day. No need to book, just turn up and get inspired.</font></span></strong></span></font></span></strong></font></strong></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><strong><font size="3"><strong><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><strong><span style="COLOR: #1c3966">From 10am - 4.30pm</span></strong></span></font></span></strong></font></strong></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><strong><font size="3"><strong><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><font face="Times New Roman">A.E.C Ltd</font></span></strong><b><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><br> <font face="Times New Roman"><strong>T/A Staffordshire Cash &amp; Carry</strong><br> <strong>Unit 2 Wolstanton Retail Park</strong><br> <strong>Newcastle-Under-Lyme</strong><br> <strong>Staffs</strong><br> <strong>ST5 OAP</strong></font></span></b></font></strong></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><strong><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><font face="Times New Roman">01782 715544</font></span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=481591&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=481591&EventViewMode=EventDetails Wed, 23 May 2012 13:30:00 GMT K.I.S.S. Weddings (23 May 2012) K.I.S.S. (Keep It Serenely Simple) Weddings – a course to get your business into the wedding market, build your portfolios and design ability by creating centrepieces, air-filled hearts, floating arches, clouds and lots more to put you on the road to success.<br> This class will not only look into the artistic side of Balloon décor but will also help you to price for profit, with marketing and wedding fair success tips – a great class with profitable aims<br> Contact: <a href="mailto:tony.hanscombe@blueyonder.co.uk">tony.hanscombe@blueyonder.co.uk</a><br> Website: <a href="http://www.kentballoons.co.uk/" target="_blank">www.kentballoons.co.uk</a><br> <a href="http://www.kentballoons.co.uk/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Kent.gif" width="100" height="98"></a><br> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=431288&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=431288&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course (24 May 2012) <p><strong>Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course</strong></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.<br> <br> Learn how to:</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create perfect bouquets<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Add finishing touches<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create accents with non-round balloons<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Make balloon characters<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Personalise balloons<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Price and promote your designs<br> <br> Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The cost</span> <span style="LETTER-SPACING: -0.1pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for&nbsp;one additional delegate&nbsp;from the same company, plus VAT.</span></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/7/1/uk_qualatex_balloon_training_retail_portfolio_course" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422528&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422528&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT Qualatex Complete Wedding Series One (24 May 2012) <p><strong>Qualatex Complete Wedding Series One</strong></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">We have developed a series of wedding courses designed to maximise sales opportunities from brides and increase demand for more creative and profitable designs.<br> &nbsp;<br> <b>Learn how to:</b></span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Promote and market your business<br> - Make the most out of wedding fairs<br> - Conduct a professional and fun consultation<br> - Create new designs that add real value and "WOW” factor&nbsp; to any venue<br> - Describe your products and services in a manner that&nbsp; creates desire<br> - Acquire the hands-on skills that will take the fear out of tackling big profitable jobs</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Wedding One will include:</span></b></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Elegant and fun entrance archways</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Fantastic table decorations</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Stunning Top Table designs</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Art of Selling</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Elements and Principles&nbsp;of Design</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price includes an information&nbsp;binder which includes course notes with completed job cost forms, resource references, 2 portfolio photographs&nbsp;and a CD with photographs of&nbsp;the designs. (One pack per business.)</span></i></p> <p><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The cost</span> <span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; LETTER-SPACING: -0.1pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for&nbsp;one additional delegate&nbsp;from the same company, plus VAT.</span></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/17/1/complete_wedding_series_1" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456592&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456592&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 24 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT Designs with Foils (24 May 2012) <p>Designs with Foils.<br> Anagram foil balloons come in a dazzling array of shapes, sizes and colours, but they\'re rarely used as the major component when decorating. This course aims to demonstrate how the use of foil balloons, in particular the incredible range of decorator curves and crescents, can revolutionise your decorations, and still remain affordable.<br> All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.<br> The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.<br> All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes.<br> All Amscan decoration courses are designed by Chris Horne, a science teacher turned florist also specialising in balloons with numerous awards to his name, including the accolade of becoming the first ever BACI (Balloon Arts Convention Italy) Master Designer in 2002. Chris has taught on six continents, is an international competition judge for the industry and is particularly interested in combining latex, foil and decorative products in innovative ways. He is now Amscan International’s Creative Projects Manager. Courses will be taught by Chris or one of Amscan’s Approved Instructors.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amscandecorator.com/" target="_blank">http://www.amscandecorator.com</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.amscandecorator.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/AmscanDecorator_300dpi_logo.jpg" width="200" height="87"></a><br> <br></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456620&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456620&EventViewMode=EventDetails Sun, 27 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT Sue's Super Cool Creative Characters & 'Twist My Ride' with Dom & Keith (27 May 2012) <p><strong><u>Sue's Super Cool Creative Characters &amp; &nbsp;'Twist My&nbsp;Ride'&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; with Dom &amp; Keith</u></strong></p> <p><u><strong>2 amazing classes from 3 of the UK's top balloon art instructors in 1 day!</strong></u></p> <p>Join Sue, Keith &amp; Dom for what can only be described as a fun filled action packed day!</p> <p>Learn step-by-step how to make a range of Sue's HIGHLY sellable &amp; extremely adorable balloon characters using a variety of Qualatex balloons perfect for both parties and for retail decor To Go!&nbsp; During this hands-on session you will learn how to make each design, how to draw faces on balloons plus learn lots of great techniques, tips and hints.</p> <p>Get hands-on with Keith &amp; Dom (The Balloon Brothers) to build a series of Crazy ' Custom' Machines using Qualatex 321q's as together we create cars, planes and even a yellow submarine to star in our very own 'Wacky ' race!</p> <p>Demonstrating recipe drivendesigns with dramatic impact The Balloon Brothers share Robbie Furman's weaving technique teamed up with their own wearable and exciting creations.</p> <p>Price: £95 per person or £85 for BAPIA members including lunch &amp; refreshments</p> <p>To book <a href="http://suebowler.com/userimages/procart3.htm" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.suebowler.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Sue's%20course.jpeg" width="141" height="200"></a>&nbsp;</p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=463899&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=463899&EventViewMode=EventDetails Tue, 29 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT Qualatex Fundamentals (29 May 2012) <p><strong>Qualatex Fundamentals</strong></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 6pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This course provides the grounding that retailers and decorators need before starting a business that includes professional balloon work.</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 6pt 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This full-day seminar embraces all aspects of the balloon business, including health and safety requirements, balloon inflation, bouquet construction and simple garland creation. It includes a comprehensive, full-colour manual that will be a valuable reference guide on float times, pricing, basic design principles and more.</span></p> <p><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The cost is £110 plus VAT. Includes valuable, full-colour resource manual</span></p> <p>Venue: <span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Harrietsham, Kent.</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/5/1/uk_qualatex_balloon_training_beginners" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/5/1/uk_qualatex_balloon_training_beginners" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456591&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456591&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 31 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT Amscan Level 1 Beginners (31 May 2012) <p><font size="3"><strong>Amscan Level 1 Beginners</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">A complete introduction to the world of professional balloon decorating, including: health and</font></font><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">safety, equipment, foil and latex balloons, correct inflation and tying techniques, layered and</font></font><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">staggered bouquets, double bubbles, single arches, spiral garlands, pricing and marketing</font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">tips.</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.</font></font></font><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">at Amscan International in Milton Keynes.</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All Amscan decoration courses are designed by Chris Horne, a science teacher</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">turned florist also specialising in balloons with numerous awards to his name,</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">including the accolade of becoming the first ever BACI (Balloon Arts Convention</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Italy) Master Designer in 2002. Chris has taught on six continents, is an international</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">competition judge for the industry and is particularly interested in combining latex, foil</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">and decorative products in innovative ways. He is now Amscan International’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Creative Projects Manager. Courses will be taught by Chris or one of Amscan’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Approved Instructors.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">will also be able to send you a booking form:</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Telephone: 01908 288 521</font></font></p> <p><a href="mailto:jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk"><font face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial">jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk</font></font></font></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/AmscanDecorator_300dpi_logo.jpg" width="200" height="87"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422493&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422493&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2 (07 Jun 2012) <p><strong>Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2</strong></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">We have developed a series of wedding courses designed to maximise sales opportunities from brides and increase demand for more creative and profitable designs.<br> &nbsp;<br> <b>Learn how to:</b></span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Promote and market your business<br> - Make the most out of wedding fairs<br> - Conduct a professional and fun consultation<br> - Create new designs that add real value and "WOW” factor&nbsp; to any venue<br> - Describe your products and services in a manner that&nbsp; creates desire<br> - Acquire the hands-on skills that will take the fear out of tackling big profitable jobs</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Wedding&nbsp;Two will include:</span></b></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Dance Floor Decor</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Centrepieces</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Exploding Balloons</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Art of Selling</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Elements and Principles&nbsp;of Design</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price includes an information&nbsp;binder which includes course notes with completed job cost forms, resource references, 2 portfolio photographs&nbsp;and a CD with photographs of&nbsp;the designs. (One pack per business.)</span></i></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The cost</span> <span style="LETTER-SPACING: -0.1pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for&nbsp;one additional delegate&nbsp;from the same company, plus VAT.</span></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/18/1/complete_wedding_series_2" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422520&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422520&EventViewMode=EventDetails Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2 (12 Jun 2012) <p><strong>Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2</strong></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">We have developed a series of wedding courses designed to maximise sales opportunities from brides and increase demand for more creative and profitable designs.<br> &nbsp;<br> <b>Learn how to:</b></span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Promote and market your business<br> - Make the most out of wedding fairs<br> - Conduct a professional and fun consultation<br> - Create new designs that add real value and "WOW” factor&nbsp; to any venue<br> - Describe your products and services in a manner that&nbsp; creates desire<br> - Acquire the hands-on skills that will take the fear out of tackling big profitable jobs</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Wedding&nbsp;Two will include:</span></b></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Dance Floor Decor</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Centrepieces</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Exploding Balloons</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Art of Selling</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Elements and Principles&nbsp;of Design</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price includes an information&nbsp;binder which includes course notes with completed job cost forms, resource references, 2 portfolio photographs&nbsp;and a CD with photographs of&nbsp;the designs. (One pack per business.)</span></i></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The cost</span> <span style="LETTER-SPACING: -0.1pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for&nbsp;one additional delegate&nbsp;from the same company, plus VAT.</span></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/18/1/complete_wedding_series_2" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422522&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422522&EventViewMode=EventDetails Sun, 17 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT Balloon Demo day with Alberto Falcone cba (17 Jun 2012) <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><strong>Balloon Demo Days with Alberto Falcone cba</strong></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">With new exciting designs in foil, latex and Bubbles for 2012, we promise to bring you some fun and fresh designs to wow your customers. Our mission is to present you with balloon gift ideas to maximise your profits. Tips and advice will be offered to ensure you know how to promote and sell your designs</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/15/1/demonstrations_and_seasonal_courses" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488195&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488195&EventViewMode=EventDetails Wed, 20 Jun 2012 13:30:00 GMT Qualatex Fundamentals (20 Jun 2012) If you want to learn the skills and techniques of Balloon-Art, this introductory course is for you. Learn how to inflate, size and knot latex and foil balloons to create a host of balloon designs from a balloon in a box and layered bouquets, to a pearl arch or a spiral garland column. The course will also cover health and safety including risk assessment, pricing for profit and gas and balloon calculation. Your Qualatex Approved Instructor will introduce you to the Qualatex Balloon Network and the world-renowned CBA Examination programme. This certificated course is a fun-filled, hands-on day designed to give thorough grounding on the techniques and products used. Qualatex Fundamentals provides good practical support to those new to the industry and studying QBN Balloon Basics.<br> Contact: <a href="mailto:tony.hanscombe@blueyonder.co.uk">tony.hanscombe@blueyonder.co.uk<br></a>Website: <a href="http://www.kentballoons.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.kentballoons.co.uk</a><br> <br> <img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="100" height="35"><br> <br> <img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Kent.gif" width="100" height="98"><br> <br> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=431286&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=431286&EventViewMode=EventDetails Wed, 20 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course (20 Jun 2012) <p><strong>Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course</strong></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.<br> <br> Learn how to:</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create perfect bouquets<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Add finishing touches<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create accents with non-round balloons<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Make balloon characters<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Personalise balloons<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Price and promote your designs<br> <br> Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The cost</span> <span style="LETTER-SPACING: -0.1pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for&nbsp;one additional delegate&nbsp;from the same company, plus VAT.</span></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/7/1/uk_qualatex_balloon_training_retail_portfolio_course" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456602&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456602&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT Amscan Level 2 Intermediate (21 Jun 2012) <p><font size="3"><strong>Amscan Level&nbsp;2 Intermediate</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">Following on from the Level 1 Beginners course, this introduces more advanced techniques</font></font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">and equipment to build confidence and experience. We cover automatic sizing equipment</font></font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">along with advanced garland techniques, speed decorating tips, multiple balloons-in-balloons,</font></font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">confetti balloons, custom colours and much more. Previous attendance of a Level 1 course is</font></font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">essential.</font></font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.</font></font></font><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">at Amscan International in Milton Keynes.</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All Amscan decoration courses are designed by Chris Horne, a science teacher</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">turned florist also specialising in balloons with numerous awards to his name,</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">including the accolade of becoming the first ever BACI (Balloon Arts Convention</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Italy) Master Designer in 2002. Chris has taught on six continents, is an international</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">competition judge for the industry and is particularly interested in combining latex, foil</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">and decorative products in innovative ways. He is now Amscan International’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Creative Projects Manager. Courses will be taught by Chris or one of Amscan’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Approved Instructors.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">will also be able to send you a booking form:</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Telephone: 01908 288 521</font></font></p> <p><a href="mailto:jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk"><font face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial">jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk</font></font></font></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/AmscanDecorator_300dpi_logo.jpg" width="200" height="87"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422500&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422500&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT Balloon Demo Day (21 Jun 2012) <p><strong><font size="3">Balloon Demo Day at Archway Cards</font></strong></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><strong><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><strong><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Keith Stirman cba &amp; Dominic Cassidy cba&nbsp;will be demonstrating a range of techniques and designs throughout the day.&nbsp; No need to book, &nbsp;just turn up and get inspired.</font></span></strong></span></strong></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><strong><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><strong><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">Archway Cards Ltd</font></span></strong><b><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><br> <font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><strong>D7 Pinetrees Business Park</strong><br> <strong>Pinetrees Road</strong><br> <strong>Norwich</strong><br> <strong>Norfolk</strong><br> <strong>NR7 9BB</strong></font></font></span></b></span></strong></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><strong><span style="COLOR: #1c3966"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman">01603 701225</font></span></strong></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=481593&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=481593&EventViewMode=EventDetails Tue, 26 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course (26 Jun 2012) <p><strong>Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course</strong></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.<br> <br> Learn how to:</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create perfect bouquets<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Add finishing touches<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create accents with non-round balloons<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Make balloon characters<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Personalise balloons<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Price and promote your designs<br> <br> Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The cost</span> <span style="LETTER-SPACING: -0.1pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for&nbsp;one additional delegate&nbsp;from the same company, plus VAT.</span></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/7/1/uk_qualatex_balloon_training_retail_portfolio_course" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456604&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456604&EventViewMode=EventDetails Wed, 27 Jun 2012 13:30:00 GMT Inspirational Designs with Fiona Fisher cba (27 Jun 2012) <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><strong>Inspirational Designs with Fiona Fisher cba</strong></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">A day long class full of inspirational new delivery designs covering many opportunities for balloon decor, including Wedding, Valentines, New Babies, Birthdays, Halloween, Christmas and lots more.</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Most of the designs are simple and quick to make. A full spectrum of Qualatex balloons will be used including bubbles, foils, modelling balloons etc and all will include a picture, step by step instructions and a job cost form.&nbsp; There will also be lots of practical advice on promotions for Valentines, Mother’s Day and all other occasions, as well as helpful hints &amp; tips on retail balloon deliveries and collection decor.</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">In this class, you will see lots of new ideas to give your business a real boost and the hands on will focus on specific techniques required to create the finished designs.&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Don’t forget, you will take away with you class notes full of fantastic new designs, all photographed, with step by step instructions and with a job cost sheet included. One copy per company.</span></i> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Learn how to:</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promote and market your business</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The skills to recreate over 12 technical designs that have real character</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Organise a delivery services whatever your business style</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Boost profits through great design</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br> <br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for one&nbsp;additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/9/1/uk_qualatex_balloon_training_inspirational_designs" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;</span></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488169&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488169&EventViewMode=EventDetails Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT Qualatex Complete Wedding Series One (27 Jun 2012) <p><strong>Qualatex Complete Wedding Series One</strong></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">We have developed a series of wedding courses designed to maximise sales opportunities from brides and increase demand for more creative and profitable designs.<br> &nbsp;<br> <b>Learn how to:</b></span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Promote and market your business<br> - Make the most out of wedding fairs<br> - Conduct a professional and fun consultation<br> - Create new designs that add real value and "WOW” factor&nbsp; to any venue<br> - Describe your products and services in a manner that&nbsp; creates desire<br> - Acquire the hands-on skills that will take the fear out of tackling big profitable jobs</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Wedding One will include:</span></b></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Elegant and fun entrance archways</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Fantastic table decorations</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Stunning Top Table designs</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Art of Selling</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Elements and Principles&nbsp;of Design</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price includes an information&nbsp;binder which includes course notes with completed job cost forms, resource references, 2 portfolio photographs&nbsp;and a CD with photographs of&nbsp;the designs. (One pack per business.)</span></i></p> <p><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The cost</span> <span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; LETTER-SPACING: -0.1pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for&nbsp;one additional delegate&nbsp;from the same company, plus VAT.</span></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/17/1/complete_wedding_series_1" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=467284&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=467284&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 28 Jun 2012 14:00:00 GMT Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course (28 Jun 2012) <p><strong>Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course</strong></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.<br> <br> Learn how to:</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create perfect bouquets<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Add finishing touches<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Create accents with non-round balloons<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Make balloon characters<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Personalise balloons<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Price and promote your designs<br> <br> Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The cost</span> <span style="LETTER-SPACING: -0.1pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for&nbsp;one additional delegate&nbsp;from the same company, plus VAT.</span></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/7/1/uk_qualatex_balloon_training_retail_portfolio_course" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422530&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422530&EventViewMode=EventDetails Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:30:00 GMT Inspirational Designs with Fiona Fisher cba (03 Jul 2012) <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><strong>Inspirational Designs with Fiona Fisher cba</strong></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">A day long class full of inspirational new delivery designs covering many opportunities for balloon decor, including Wedding, Valentines, New Babies, Birthdays, Halloween, Christmas and lots more.</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Most of the designs are simple and quick to make. A full spectrum of Qualatex balloons will be used including bubbles, foils, modelling balloons etc and all will include a picture, step by step instructions and a job cost form.&nbsp; There will also be lots of practical advice on promotions for Valentines, Mother’s Day and all other occasions, as well as helpful hints &amp; tips on retail balloon deliveries and collection decor.</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">In this class, you will see lots of new ideas to give your business a real boost and the hands on will focus on specific techniques required to create the finished designs.&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Don’t forget, you will take away with you class notes full of fantastic new designs, all photographed, with step by step instructions and with a job cost sheet included. One copy per company.</span></i> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Learn how to:</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promote and market your business</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The skills to recreate over 12 technical designs that have real character</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Organise a delivery services whatever your business style</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Boost profits through great design</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br> <br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for one&nbsp;additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/9/1/uk_qualatex_balloon_training_inspirational_designs" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488172&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488172&EventViewMode=EventDetails Wed, 04 Jul 2012 13:30:00 GMT Inspirational Designs with Fiona Fisher cba (04 Jul 2012) <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><strong>Inspirational Designs with Fiona Fisher cba</strong></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">A day long class full of inspirational new delivery designs covering many opportunities for balloon decor, including Wedding, Valentines, New Babies, Birthdays, Halloween, Christmas and lots more.</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Most of the designs are simple and quick to make. A full spectrum of Qualatex balloons will be used including bubbles, foils, modelling balloons etc and all will include a picture, step by step instructions and a job cost form.&nbsp; There will also be lots of practical advice on promotions for Valentines, Mother’s Day and all other occasions, as well as helpful hints &amp; tips on retail balloon deliveries and collection decor.</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">In this class, you will see lots of new ideas to give your business a real boost and the hands on will focus on specific techniques required to create the finished designs.&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Don’t forget, you will take away with you class notes full of fantastic new designs, all photographed, with step by step instructions and with a job cost sheet included. One copy per company.</span></i> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">&nbsp;</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Learn how to:</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promote and market your business</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The skills to recreate over 12 technical designs that have real character</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Organise a delivery services whatever your business style</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">• &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Boost profits through great design</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br> <br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for one&nbsp;additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;<span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/9/1/uk_qualatex_balloon_training_inspirational_designs" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488174&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488174&EventViewMode=EventDetails Wed, 11 Jul 2012 04:00:00 GMT Balloon Demo day with Dominic Cassidy cba (11 Jul 2012) <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><strong>Balloon Demo Days with Dominic Cassidy cba</strong></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">With new exciting designs in foil, latex and Bubbles for 2012, we promise to bring you some fun and fresh designs to wow your customers. Our mission is to present you with balloon gift ideas to maximise your profits. Tips and advice will be offered to ensure you know how to promote and sell your designs</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/15/1/demonstrations_and_seasonal_courses" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488202&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488202&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT Amscan Wedding Workshop (12 Jul 2012) <p><font size="3"><strong>Amscan Wedding Workshop</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">A very popular combined wedding course covering a selection of fantastic designs and</font></font> <font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">techniques - Sculptured hearts, Fishbone Arches, Tapered Columns, Cloud clusters, balloons</font></font> <font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">for Big Impact and much more! This course requires previous attendance of a level 1 course,</font></font> <font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">and will give you everything you need to tackle the lucrative wedding market.</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.</font></font></font><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">at Amscan International in Milton Keynes.</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All Amscan decoration courses are designed by Chris Horne, a science teacher</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">turned florist also specialising in balloons with numerous awards to his name,</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">including the accolade of becoming the first ever BACI (Balloon Arts Convention</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Italy) Master Designer in 2002. Chris has taught on six continents, is an international</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">competition judge for the industry and is particularly interested in combining latex, foil</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">and decorative products in innovative ways. He is now Amscan International’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Creative Projects Manager. Courses will be taught by Chris or one of Amscan’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Approved Instructors.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">will also be able to send you a booking form:</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Telephone: 01908 288 521</font></font></p> <p><a href="mailto:jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk"><font face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial">jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk</font></font></font></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/AmscanDecorator_300dpi_logo.jpg" width="200" height="87"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422506&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422506&EventViewMode=EventDetails Wed, 18 Jul 2012 14:00:00 GMT Corporate decor with Luc Bertrand cba (18 Jul 2012) <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><strong>Corporate Decor with Luc Bertrand cba</strong></span></p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">This course is designed to provide inspirational decor ideas for corporate clients and offer advice on how to approach a corporate sale whether it's for a promotion, event or special occasion.</span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">You should attend this course if you are:<br> - Looking at ways to capitalise on the Queens Jubilee and the 2012 London Olympic Games<br> - Looking to expand into corporate decor<br> - Looking for new ideas for corporate clients</span></p> <p><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price includes an information binder which includes course notes, 2 portfolio photographs and a CD with photographs of the designs. (One pack per business.)</span></i> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for one&nbsp;additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT</span> <span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><br></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/21/1/uk_qualatex_balloon_training_corporate_decor_course" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"><br></span></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488186&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488186&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:00:00 GMT Amscan Level 1 Beginners (02 Aug 2012) <p><font size="3"><strong>Amscan Level 1 Beginners</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">A complete introduction to the world of professional balloon decorating, including: health and</font></font><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">safety, equipment, foil and latex balloons, correct inflation and tying techniques, layered and</font></font><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">staggered bouquets, double bubbles, single arches, spiral garlands, pricing and marketing</font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">tips.</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.</font></font></font><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">at Amscan International in Milton Keynes.</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All Amscan decoration courses are designed by Chris Horne, a science teacher</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">turned florist also specialising in balloons with numerous awards to his name,</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">including the accolade of becoming the first ever BACI (Balloon Arts Convention</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Italy) Master Designer in 2002. Chris has taught on six continents, is an international</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">competition judge for the industry and is particularly interested in combining latex, foil</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">and decorative products in innovative ways. He is now Amscan International’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Creative Projects Manager. Courses will be taught by Chris or one of Amscan’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Approved Instructors.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">will also be able to send you a booking form:</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Telephone: 01908 288 521</font></font></p> <p><a href="mailto:jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk"><font face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial">jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk</font></font></font></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/AmscanDecorator_300dpi_logo.jpg" width="200" height="87"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422495&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422495&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:00:00 GMT Amscan Level 2 Intermediate (23 Aug 2012) <p><font size="3"><strong>Amscan Level&nbsp;2 Intermediate</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">Following on from the Level 1 Beginners course, this introduces more advanced techniques</font></font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">and equipment to build confidence and experience. We cover automatic sizing equipment</font></font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">along with advanced garland techniques, speed decorating tips, multiple balloons-in-balloons,</font></font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">confetti balloons, custom colours and much more. Previous attendance of a Level 1 course is</font></font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">essential.</font></font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.</font></font></font><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">at Amscan International in Milton Keynes.</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All Amscan decoration courses are designed by Chris Horne, a science teacher</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">turned florist also specialising in balloons with numerous awards to his name,</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">including the accolade of becoming the first ever BACI (Balloon Arts Convention</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Italy) Master Designer in 2002. Chris has taught on six continents, is an international</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">competition judge for the industry and is particularly interested in combining latex, foil</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">and decorative products in innovative ways. He is now Amscan International’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Creative Projects Manager. Courses will be taught by Chris or one of Amscan’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Approved Instructors.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">will also be able to send you a booking form:</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Telephone: 01908 288 521</font></font></p> <p><a href="mailto:jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk"><font face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial">jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk</font></font></font></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/AmscanDecorator_300dpi_logo.jpg" width="200" height="87"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422501&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422501&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMT Amscan Wedding Workshop (13 Sep 2012) <p><font size="3"><strong>Amscan Wedding Workshop</strong></font></p> <p align="left"><font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">A very popular combined wedding course covering a selection of fantastic designs and</font></font> <font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">techniques - Sculptured hearts, Fishbone Arches, Tapered Columns, Cloud clusters, balloons</font></font> <font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">for Big Impact and much more! This course requires previous attendance of a level 1 course,</font></font> <font size="2" face="Arial"><font size="2" face="Arial">and will give you everything you need to tackle the lucrative wedding market.</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.</font></font></font><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">at Amscan International in Milton Keynes.</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">All Amscan decoration courses are designed by Chris Horne, a science teacher</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">turned florist also specialising in balloons with numerous awards to his name,</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">including the accolade of becoming the first ever BACI (Balloon Arts Convention</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Italy) Master Designer in 2002. Chris has taught on six continents, is an international</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">competition judge for the industry and is particularly interested in combining latex, foil</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">and decorative products in innovative ways. He is now Amscan International’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Creative Projects Manager. Courses will be taught by Chris or one of Amscan’s</font></font></font> <font face="Arial"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Approved Instructors.</font></font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">will also be able to send you a booking form:</font></font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Arial"><font face="Arial">Telephone: 01908 288 521</font></font></p> <p><a href="mailto:jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk"><font face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial"><font color="#0000FF" face="Arial">jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk</font></font></font></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/AmscanDecorator_300dpi_logo.jpg" width="200" height="87"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.amscan.co.uk/intro/en/news_and_events.html" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422507&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=422507&EventViewMode=EventDetails Sun, 16 Sep 2012 04:00:00 GMT Balloon Demo day with Luc Bertrand cba (16 Sep 2012) <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"><strong>Balloon Demo Days with&nbsp;Luc Bertrand&nbsp;cba</strong></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">With new exciting designs in foil, latex and Bubbles for 2012, we promise to bring you some fun and fresh designs to wow your customers. Our mission is to present you with balloon gift ideas to maximise your profits. Tips and advice will be offered to ensure you know how to promote and sell your designs</span></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/15/1/demonstrations_and_seasonal_courses" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488203&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=488203&EventViewMode=EventDetails Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMT Designs with Foils (20 Sep 2012) <p>Designs with Foils.<br> Anagram foil balloons come in a dazzling array of shapes, sizes and colours, but they\'re rarely used as the major component when decorating. This course aims to demonstrate how the use of foil balloons, in particular the incredible range of decorator curves and crescents, can revolutionise your decorations, and still remain affordable.<br> All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.<br> The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.<br> All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes.<br> All Amscan decoration courses are designed by Chris Horne, a science teacher turned florist also specialising in balloons with numerous awards to his name, including the accolade of becoming the first ever BACI (Balloon Arts Convention Italy) Master Designer in 2002. Chris has taught on six continents, is an international competition judge for the industry and is particularly interested in combining latex, foil and decorative products in innovative ways. He is now Amscan International’s Creative Projects Manager. Courses will be taught by Chris or one of Amscan’s Approved Instructors.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amscandecorator.com/" target="_blank">http://www.amscandecorator.com</a><br> <br> <a href="http://www.amscandecorator.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/AmscanDecorator_300dpi_logo.jpg" width="200" height="87"></a><br> <br></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456622&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=456622&EventViewMode=EventDetails Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:00:00 GMT Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2 (26 Sep 2012) <p><strong>Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2</strong></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">We have developed a series of wedding courses designed to maximise sales opportunities from brides and increase demand for more creative and profitable designs.<br> &nbsp;<br> <b>Learn how to:</b></span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Promote and market your business<br> - Make the most out of wedding fairs<br> - Conduct a professional and fun consultation<br> - Create new designs that add real value and "WOW” factor&nbsp; to any venue<br> - Describe your products and services in a manner that&nbsp; creates desire<br> - Acquire the hands-on skills that will take the fear out of tackling big profitable jobs</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Wedding&nbsp;Two will include:</span></b></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Dance Floor Decor</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Centrepieces</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">-&nbsp;Exploding Balloons</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Art of Selling</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Elements and Principles&nbsp;of Design</span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><i><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price includes an information&nbsp;binder which includes course notes with completed job cost forms, resource references, 2 portfolio photographs&nbsp;and a CD with photographs of&nbsp;the designs. (One pack per business.)</span></i></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0cm 0cm 10pt"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The cost</span> <span style="LETTER-SPACING: -0.1pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #4d4d4d; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20&nbsp;for&nbsp;one additional delegate&nbsp;from the same company, plus VAT.</span></p> <p><img title="" border="0" alt="" src="http://bapialtd.camp7.org/Resources/Pictures/Qualatex%20logo%204.jpg" width="200" height="70"></p> <p><a href="http://www.thequalatexevent.com/section/18/1/complete_wedding_series_2" target="_blank">Click here for more information</a></p> http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=467287&EventViewMode=EventDetails http://bapiaonline.com/training?eventId=467287&EventViewMode=EventDetails