Training Calender

Training is one of the major keys to success.  With the right knowledge and information you can build and grow a successful business and by keeping up to date with the latest techniques and designs your business can continue to flourish.  Take a look at our training calender and see what is available in your area.

                         

Upcoming events

  • Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    • 28 Feb 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Cannock, Staffordshire.

    Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.

    Learn how to:


    •          Create perfect bouquets
    •          Add finishing touches
    •          Create accents with non-round balloons
    •          Make balloon characters
    •          Personalise balloons
    •          Price and promote your designs

    Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

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  • Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    • 01 Mar 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Hayes, Middlesex

    Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.

    Learn how to:


    •          Create perfect bouquets
    •          Add finishing touches
    •          Create accents with non-round balloons
    •          Make balloon characters
    •          Personalise balloons
    •          Price and promote your designs

    Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

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  • Qualatex Fundamentals

    • 01 Mar 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Woking, Surrey

    Qualatex Fundamentals

    This course provides the grounding that retailers and decorators need before starting a business that includes professional balloon work.

    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.

    The cost is £110 plus VAT. Includes valuable, full-colour resource manual

    Venue: Sheerwater,Woking, Surrey.

    Click here for more information

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  • Fundamentals

    • 02 Mar 2012
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Stanford Le Hope, Essex

    Lucy Hennessey is running a Balloon Fundamentals course on Friday 2nd March 2012.

    If you are interested in starting a balloon decorating business then this course is a 'must' for you!  Lucy will teach you all of the basics that you need to know to start decorating.

    Location: The Premier Inn Haywain, High Road, Fobbing, Stanford Le Hope, Essex, SS17 9NR

    Times: 9:30am - 4:00pm

    Price: £95.00 plus VAT

    For more information or to book contact Up Up & Away 01268 411712 or enquiries@upupandaway.co.uk

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  • Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    • 06 Mar 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Southampton

    Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.

    Learn how to:


    •          Create perfect bouquets
    •          Add finishing touches
    •          Create accents with non-round balloons
    •          Make balloon characters
    •          Personalise balloons
    •          Price and promote your designs

    Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

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  • Qualatex Fundamentals

    • 08 Mar 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Manchester

    Qualatex Fundamentals

    This course provides the grounding that retailers and decorators need before starting a business that includes professional balloon work.

    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.

    The cost is £110 plus VAT. Includes valuable, full-colour resource manual

    Venue: Long Ashton, Bristol.

    Click here for more information

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  • Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    • 08 Mar 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Manchester

    Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.

    Learn how to:


    •          Create perfect bouquets
    •          Add finishing touches
    •          Create accents with non-round balloons
    •          Make balloon characters
    •          Personalise balloons
    •          Price and promote your designs

    Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

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  • Amscan Wedding Workshop

    • 08 Mar 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Wedding Workshop

    A very popular combined wedding course covering a selection of fantastic designs and techniques - Sculptured hearts, Fishbone Arches, Tapered Columns, Cloud clusters, balloons for Big Impact and much more! This course requires previous attendance of a level 1 course, and will give you everything you need to tackle the lucrative wedding market.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

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  • K.I.S.S. Weddings

    • 21 Mar 2012
    • 9:00 AM - 3:59 PM
    • Kent
    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.
    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
    Contact: tony.hanscombe@blueyonder.co.uk
    Website: www.kentballoons.co.uk

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  • Amscan Level 1 Beginners

    • 29 Mar 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Level 1 Beginners

    A complete introduction to the world of professional balloon decorating, including: health andsafety, equipment, foil and latex balloons, correct inflation and tying techniques, layered andstaggered bouquets, double bubbles, single arches, spiral garlands, pricing and marketing tips.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

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  • Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    • 04 Apr 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Liverpool

    Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.

    Learn how to:


    •          Create perfect bouquets
    •          Add finishing touches
    •          Create accents with non-round balloons
    •          Make balloon characters
    •          Personalise balloons
    •          Price and promote your designs

    Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

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  • Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    • 11 Apr 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Newcastle

    Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.

    Learn how to:


    •          Create perfect bouquets
    •          Add finishing touches
    •          Create accents with non-round balloons
    •          Make balloon characters
    •          Personalise balloons
    •          Price and promote your designs

    Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

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  • Qualatex Complete Wedding Series One

    • 11 Apr 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Enfield

    Qualatex Complete Wedding Series One

    We have developed a series of wedding courses designed to maximise sales opportunities from brides and increase demand for more creative and profitable designs.
     
    Learn how to:

    - Promote and market your business
    - Make the most out of wedding fairs
    - Conduct a professional and fun consultation
    - Create new designs that add real value and "WOW” factor  to any venue
    - Describe your products and services in a manner that  creates desire
    - Acquire the hands-on skills that will take the fear out of tackling big profitable jobs

     

    Wedding One will include:

    - Elegant and fun entrance archways

    - Fantastic table decorations

    - Stunning Top Table designs

    - Art of Selling

    - Elements and Principles of Design

     

     

    Price includes an information binder which includes course notes with completed job cost forms, resource references, 2 portfolio photographs and a CD with photographs of the designs. (One pack per business.)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

     

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  • Corporate Decor Course - Olympic Edition

    • 12 Apr 2012
    • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stretford, Manchester.

    Corporate Décor Course – Olympic Edition

    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.

     

    Learn how to:
    •Build modern and classic decor around a venue or event using the Principles and Elements of Design
    •Use basic decor techniques to raise the standard and value of your work
    •Create framework for high impact letters, numbers and logos
    •Find corporate customers and understand their needs
    •Ask the right questions
    •Develop contract work using custom-printed balloons
    •Market your business and charge for your professional services
    •Use Conwin equipment to reduce labour costs and increase profitability

     

    You should attend this course if you are:
    •Looking at ways to capitalise on the Queens Jubilee and the 2012 London Olympic Games
    •Looking to expand into corporate decor
    •Looking for new ideas for corporate clients

     

     Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT

    Click here for more information

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  • Corporate Decor Course - Olympic Edition

    • 17 Apr 2012
    • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Long Ashton, Bristol.

    Corporate Décor Course – Olympic Edition

    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.

     

    Learn how to:
    •Build modern and classic decor around a venue or event using the Principles and Elements of Design
    •Use basic decor techniques to raise the standard and value of your work
    •Create framework for high impact letters, numbers and logos
    •Find corporate customers and understand their needs
    •Ask the right questions
    •Develop contract work using custom-printed balloons
    •Market your business and charge for your professional services
    •Use Conwin equipment to reduce labour costs and increase profitability

     

    You should attend this course if you are:
    •Looking at ways to capitalise on the Queens Jubilee and the 2012 London Olympic Games
    •Looking to expand into corporate decor
    •Looking for new ideas for corporate clients

     

     Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT

    Click here for more information

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  • Corporate Decor Course - Olympic Edition

    • 19 Apr 2012
    • 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Hayes, Middlesex.

    Corporate Décor Course – Olympic Edition

    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.

     

    Learn how to:
    •Build modern and classic decor around a venue or event using the Principles and Elements of Design
    •Use basic decor techniques to raise the standard and value of your work
    •Create framework for high impact letters, numbers and logos
    •Find corporate customers and understand their needs
    •Ask the right questions
    •Develop contract work using custom-printed balloons
    •Market your business and charge for your professional services
    •Use Conwin equipment to reduce labour costs and increase profitability

     

    You should attend this course if you are:
    •Looking at ways to capitalise on the Queens Jubilee and the 2012 London Olympic Games
    •Looking to expand into corporate decor
    •Looking for new ideas for corporate clients

     

     Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT

    Click here for more information

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  • Amscan Level 2 Intermediate

    • 19 Apr 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Level 2 Intermediate

    Following on from the Level 1 Beginners course, this introduces more advanced techniques and equipment to build confidence and experience. We cover automatic sizing equipment along with advanced garland techniques, speed decorating tips, multiple balloons-in-balloons, confetti balloons, custom colours and much more. Previous attendance of a Level 1 course is essential.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

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  • Qualatex Fundamentals

    • 25 Apr 2012
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Kent
    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.
    Contact: tony.hanscombe@blueyonder.co.uk
    Website: http://www.kentballoons.co.uk





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  • Amscan's Patriotic Special

    • 26 Apr 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes.

    Patriotic Special

    With the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London Olympics, 2012 sees an unprecedented opportunity for patriotic parties and general outpourings of National pride… so make the best of these opportunities and come along to a day devoted to sellable and spectacular designs to catch the maximum sales from these amazing events…

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.
    The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.
    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes.
    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.

    For more details contact Amscan:

    Cie Blackwell: Telephone: 01908 288 508 - cblackwe@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

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  • Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2

    • 03 May 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Harrietsham, Kent

    Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2

    We have developed a series of wedding courses designed to maximise sales opportunities from brides and increase demand for more creative and profitable designs.
     
    Learn how to:

    - Promote and market your business
    - Make the most out of wedding fairs
    - Conduct a professional and fun consultation
    - Create new designs that add real value and "WOW” factor  to any venue
    - Describe your products and services in a manner that  creates desire
    - Acquire the hands-on skills that will take the fear out of tackling big profitable jobs

     

    Wedding Two will include:

    - Dance Floor Decor

    - Centrepieces

    - Exploding Balloons

    - Art of Selling

    - Elements and Principles of Design

     

    Price includes an information binder which includes course notes with completed job cost forms, resource references, 2 portfolio photographs and a CD with photographs of the designs. (One pack per business.)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

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  • Amscan Wedding Workshop

    • 10 May 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Wedding Workshop

    A very popular combined wedding course covering a selection of fantastic designs and techniques - Sculptured hearts, Fishbone Arches, Tapered Columns, Cloud clusters, balloons for Big Impact and much more! This course requires previous attendance of a level 1 course, and will give you everything you need to tackle the lucrative wedding market.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

    Show details

  • Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2

    • 16 May 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Hayes, Middlesex.

    Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2

    We have developed a series of wedding courses designed to maximise sales opportunities from brides and increase demand for more creative and profitable designs.
     
    Learn how to:

    - Promote and market your business
    - Make the most out of wedding fairs
    - Conduct a professional and fun consultation
    - Create new designs that add real value and "WOW” factor  to any venue
    - Describe your products and services in a manner that  creates desire
    - Acquire the hands-on skills that will take the fear out of tackling big profitable jobs

     

    Wedding Two will include:

    - Dance Floor Decor

    - Centrepieces

    - Exploding Balloons

    - Art of Selling

    - Elements and Principles of Design

     

    Price includes an information binder which includes course notes with completed job cost forms, resource references, 2 portfolio photographs and a CD with photographs of the designs. (One pack per business.)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

    Show details

  • Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    • 17 May 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Glasgow

    Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.

    Learn how to:


    •          Create perfect bouquets
    •          Add finishing touches
    •          Create accents with non-round balloons
    •          Make balloon characters
    •          Personalise balloons
    •          Price and promote your designs

    Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

    Show details

  • K.I.S.S. Weddings

    • 23 May 2012
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Kent
    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.
    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
    Contact: tony.hanscombe@blueyonder.co.uk
    Website: www.kentballoons.co.uk

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  • Designs with Foils

    • 24 May 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes.

    Designs with Foils.
    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.
    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.
    The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.
    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes.
    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.

    http://www.amscandecorator.com



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  • Qualatex Complete Wedding Series One

    • 24 May 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Nottingham

    Qualatex Complete Wedding Series One

    We have developed a series of wedding courses designed to maximise sales opportunities from brides and increase demand for more creative and profitable designs.
     
    Learn how to:

    - Promote and market your business
    - Make the most out of wedding fairs
    - Conduct a professional and fun consultation
    - Create new designs that add real value and "WOW” factor  to any venue
    - Describe your products and services in a manner that  creates desire
    - Acquire the hands-on skills that will take the fear out of tackling big profitable jobs

     

    Wedding One will include:

    - Elegant and fun entrance archways

    - Fantastic table decorations

    - Stunning Top Table designs

    - Art of Selling

    - Elements and Principles of Design

     

     

    Price includes an information binder which includes course notes with completed job cost forms, resource references, 2 portfolio photographs and a CD with photographs of the designs. (One pack per business.)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

     

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  • Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    • 24 May 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Enfield

    Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.

    Learn how to:


    •          Create perfect bouquets
    •          Add finishing touches
    •          Create accents with non-round balloons
    •          Make balloon characters
    •          Personalise balloons
    •          Price and promote your designs

    Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

    Show details

  • Qualatex Fundamentals

    • 29 May 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Kent

    Qualatex Fundamentals

    This course provides the grounding that retailers and decorators need before starting a business that includes professional balloon work.

    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.

    The cost is £110 plus VAT. Includes valuable, full-colour resource manual

    Venue: Harrietsham, Kent.

    Click here for more information

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  • Amscan Level 1 Beginners

    • 31 May 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Level 1 Beginners

    A complete introduction to the world of professional balloon decorating, including: health andsafety, equipment, foil and latex balloons, correct inflation and tying techniques, layered andstaggered bouquets, double bubbles, single arches, spiral garlands, pricing and marketing tips.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

    Show details

  • Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2

    • 07 Jun 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Glasgow

    Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2

    We have developed a series of wedding courses designed to maximise sales opportunities from brides and increase demand for more creative and profitable designs.
     
    Learn how to:

    - Promote and market your business
    - Make the most out of wedding fairs
    - Conduct a professional and fun consultation
    - Create new designs that add real value and "WOW” factor  to any venue
    - Describe your products and services in a manner that  creates desire
    - Acquire the hands-on skills that will take the fear out of tackling big profitable jobs

     

    Wedding Two will include:

    - Dance Floor Decor

    - Centrepieces

    - Exploding Balloons

    - Art of Selling

    - Elements and Principles of Design

     

    Price includes an information binder which includes course notes with completed job cost forms, resource references, 2 portfolio photographs and a CD with photographs of the designs. (One pack per business.)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

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  • Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2

    • 12 Jun 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Glasgow

    Qualatex Complete Wedding Series 2

    We have developed a series of wedding courses designed to maximise sales opportunities from brides and increase demand for more creative and profitable designs.
     
    Learn how to:

    - Promote and market your business
    - Make the most out of wedding fairs
    - Conduct a professional and fun consultation
    - Create new designs that add real value and "WOW” factor  to any venue
    - Describe your products and services in a manner that  creates desire
    - Acquire the hands-on skills that will take the fear out of tackling big profitable jobs

     

    Wedding Two will include:

    - Dance Floor Decor

    - Centrepieces

    - Exploding Balloons

    - Art of Selling

    - Elements and Principles of Design

     

    Price includes an information binder which includes course notes with completed job cost forms, resource references, 2 portfolio photographs and a CD with photographs of the designs. (One pack per business.)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

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  • Qualatex Fundamentals

    • 20 Jun 2012
    • 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Kent
    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.
    Contact: tony.hanscombe@blueyonder.co.uk
    Website: http://www.kentballoons.co.uk





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  • Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    • 20 Jun 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Nottingham

    Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.

    Learn how to:


    •          Create perfect bouquets
    •          Add finishing touches
    •          Create accents with non-round balloons
    •          Make balloon characters
    •          Personalise balloons
    •          Price and promote your designs

    Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

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  • Amscan Level 2 Intermediate

    • 21 Jun 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Level 2 Intermediate

    Following on from the Level 1 Beginners course, this introduces more advanced techniques and equipment to build confidence and experience. We cover automatic sizing equipment along with advanced garland techniques, speed decorating tips, multiple balloons-in-balloons, confetti balloons, custom colours and much more. Previous attendance of a Level 1 course is essential.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

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  • Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    • 26 Jun 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Harrietsham, Kent.

    Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.

    Learn how to:


    •          Create perfect bouquets
    •          Add finishing touches
    •          Create accents with non-round balloons
    •          Make balloon characters
    •          Personalise balloons
    •          Price and promote your designs

    Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

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  • Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    • 28 Jun 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Cardiff

    Qualatex Retail Portfolio Course

    This course is designed for retail shops that already sell simple bouquets, but want to offer more innovative bouquets and deliveries.

    Learn how to:


    •          Create perfect bouquets
    •          Add finishing touches
    •          Create accents with non-round balloons
    •          Make balloon characters
    •          Personalise balloons
    •          Price and promote your designs

    Price includes FREE bouquet portfolio (one per company)

    The cost Price - £65 for the first delegate and £20 for one additional delegate from the same company, plus VAT.

    Click here for more information

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  • Amscan Wedding Workshop

    • 12 Jul 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Wedding Workshop

    A very popular combined wedding course covering a selection of fantastic designs and techniques - Sculptured hearts, Fishbone Arches, Tapered Columns, Cloud clusters, balloons for Big Impact and much more! This course requires previous attendance of a level 1 course, and will give you everything you need to tackle the lucrative wedding market.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

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  • Amscan Level 1 Beginners

    • 02 Aug 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Level 1 Beginners

    A complete introduction to the world of professional balloon decorating, including: health andsafety, equipment, foil and latex balloons, correct inflation and tying techniques, layered andstaggered bouquets, double bubbles, single arches, spiral garlands, pricing and marketing tips.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

    Show details

  • Amscan Level 2 Intermediate

    • 23 Aug 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Level 2 Intermediate

    Following on from the Level 1 Beginners course, this introduces more advanced techniques and equipment to build confidence and experience. We cover automatic sizing equipment along with advanced garland techniques, speed decorating tips, multiple balloons-in-balloons, confetti balloons, custom colours and much more. Previous attendance of a Level 1 course is essential.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

    Show details

  • Amscan Wedding Workshop

    • 13 Sep 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Wedding Workshop

    A very popular combined wedding course covering a selection of fantastic designs and techniques - Sculptured hearts, Fishbone Arches, Tapered Columns, Cloud clusters, balloons for Big Impact and much more! This course requires previous attendance of a level 1 course, and will give you everything you need to tackle the lucrative wedding market.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

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  • Designs with Foils

    • 20 Sep 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes.

    Designs with Foils.
    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.
    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.
    The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.
    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes.
    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.

    http://www.amscandecorator.com



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  • Amscan Level 1 Beginners

    • 04 Oct 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Level 1 Beginners

    A complete introduction to the world of professional balloon decorating, including: health andsafety, equipment, foil and latex balloons, correct inflation and tying techniques, layered andstaggered bouquets, double bubbles, single arches, spiral garlands, pricing and marketing tips.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

    Show details

  • Amscan Level 2 Intermediate

    • 25 Oct 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Level 2 Intermediate

    Following on from the Level 1 Beginners course, this introduces more advanced techniques and equipment to build confidence and experience. We cover automatic sizing equipment along with advanced garland techniques, speed decorating tips, multiple balloons-in-balloons, confetti balloons, custom colours and much more. Previous attendance of a Level 1 course is essential.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

    Show details

  • Amscan Wedding Workshop

    • 15 Nov 2012
    • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    • Amscan, Milton Keynes

    Amscan Wedding Workshop

    A very popular combined wedding course covering a selection of fantastic designs and techniques - Sculptured hearts, Fishbone Arches, Tapered Columns, Cloud clusters, balloons for Big Impact and much more! This course requires previous attendance of a level 1 course, and will give you everything you need to tackle the lucrative wedding market.

    All courses are fully hands on and include your materials, refreshments and lunch.The cost is just £35.00 plus VAT per delegate.

    All courses are held from 10am to 4pm in Amscan's custom-designed training suite at Amscan International in Milton Keynes. 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.

    For further details of any of the courses please contact Jenny Wilson. Jenny

    will also be able to send you a booking form:

    Telephone: 01908 288 521

    jwilson@amscan-uk.co.uk

    Click here for more information

    Show details

 

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