# 1 CBA Assessment
Linda Bruce CBA & Costas Gasparis CBA
Those of you who have completed your QBN papers and feel ready to sit the 4-hour Practical and Oral exams, will have the opportunity to earn the coveted CBA designation, at the Qualatex Event Greece!
# 2 & 5 Fundamentals
Rita Kyriacou CBA
This certificated course will get you on the fast track to becoming a balloon expert, quickly and efficiently! From inflation to knot tying, from bouquets to balloon-in-a-box, from equipment safety to pricing for profit, you’ll learn it all! Your Qualatex Approved Instructor will introduce you to the Qualatex Balloon Network and, the world renowned, CBA program. Don’t miss this fun-filled, hands-on opportunity, designed to put you on the fast-track to making money with balloons!
# 3 Spectacular Balloon Drops
Colin Myles CBA
Nothing is more exciting or dramatic than balloons raining down from the sky at that perfect moment. For any celebration where you want to build an exciting crescendo…what could be more memorable? Colin will show you the ins and outs of stitching up a balloon drop bag, how to fill it with creative balloons, and how to rig it right… for a no-flop balloon drop every time!
# 4 & 7 Memorable Designs for Christening and Naming Days
Kyriakos Galatos
Kyriakos’ wealth of experience in retail makes him the perfect choice for this important class! In the rich tradition of Communion and Naming Days, Kyriakos will not only demonstrate best-selling, timeless designs, but he’ll show you how to market them as well! Creativity and Marketing Know-How… it’s a win-win combination!
# 6 & 9 BIG Profits with BIG Balloons
Vanessa Lever CBA
The giant 16”, 24” and 3’ balloons, and the 646Q Giant Airships are playing an ever-increasing role in deliveries, centrepieces and décor! Join the fun as Vanessa shows you how BIG balloons abound with BIG opportunities for BIG budget customers who appreciate BIG impact! See for yourself why the law of gravity was meant to be broken by the magic of BIG balloons!
# 8 Let the Confetti Frenzi Begin!
Sue Marston-Weston CBA
To fully understand the impact that a shower of confetti has on an event, you have to see it for yourself! And that’s just what you’ll do in this Special Effects class! Sue will show you how easy it is to rig and fire a confetti cannon with ease, and how you can endear yourself to your client, and charge more for it!
# 10 Pirate Face Distortion, (Hands-on)
Alberto Falcone CBA
Ahoy there mateys! Join the swashbuckling fun with Alberto as he hooks you with his clever distortion technique! You landlubbers will marvel at the way Alberto breathes life in this legendary pirate character…the perfect fit for our Pirates of the Mediterranean Theme!
#11 & 20 Those Amazing Bubble Balloons for Delivery & Décor!
Linda Bruce CBA
Imagine the perfect balloon….it floats longer than a foil, doesn’t oxidize, is pop-resistant, self-sizing, has extra lift for added value frills… and it’s beautiful!!! It’s the exciting, Bubble Balloon from Qualatex, and it sets a new industry standard! Bubbles are ideal for indoor/outdoor work, air-filled or helium filled designs, deliveries and décor! You owe it to yourself to check this balloon out! Let’s Bubble!
#12 & 21 Captivating Designs for a Dream Wedding
Costas Gasparis CBA
Every wedding is as individual and special as the couple taking their vows. In this popular class, Costas celebrates the romance of balloons, as he teaches from experience, exquisite and profitable wedding décor designs, that set the mood, and guarantee the sale of the ultimate dream wedding!
# 13 & 22 Gala Centrepieces
Rita Kyriacou
In this fast-paced, hand-on class, Rita will show you how to build our Gala night centrepieces. You’ll learn about colour harmony and principles and elements of design, and, you’ll get to experience the gratification that comes with being part of a decor-team, and seeing how your centrepiece helps bring the ballroom décor together!
# 14 & 17 Babies First Birthday!
Alberto Falcone CBA
Babies First birthday is an important, once-in-a-life-time event! One that can bring you a lifetime of repeat business! Experience the wonder of one of our most celebrated balloon artists, Alberto Falcone, as you watch him bring balloons to life, right before your eyes, and create balloon designs to delight any child’s first birthday!
15 & 18 Stylish Designs with the Stuffing Tool!
Sue Marston-Weston CBA
There's something about balloons inside balloons... a magical quality, that captivates, like those ships inside a glass bottle with the 'how did they do
that' factor! During this session Sue will demonstrate a variety of exciting
'insider' designs that will take your profits and balloon business to a new
level!
16 & 19 New Baby Deliveries!
Vanessa Lever, CBA
New babies never go out of style! With so many coordinating baby designs from Qualatex, Vanessa is excited share a bundle of ways to create new baby arrangements that transform every special event into a precious celebration!
# 23 & 35 Artful, Air-filled Columns for Delivery & Décor
Linda Bruce CBA
Air-filled balloon columns are very profitable, and the perfect compliment to other décor. Thanks to the full line of Qualatex coordinated latex and foil balloons, your creative- options are unlimited! In this class you’ll discover just how easy it is to “twist” a basic column into a fresh, one-of-a-kind, custom design, that will put the sizzle in your column
sales!
#24 & 36 Light Up the Dance Floor with Special Effects!
Sue Marston-Weston
Special Effects may sound complicated, but they’re not! And being able to offer exciting special effects for weddings, corporate events, parties and more, just cements your credibility as the “celebration specialist!” Join Sue, in this informative class, as she puts the “Special” in Special Effects and shows you how to take your business to the next level!
#25 & 37 Delightful, Deliverable 646Q Characters!
Colin Myles CBA
Need more friends? Why not make some! You’ll love the way these friendly stand-up characters interact with your customers, and practically sell themselves! Get in on the fun as Colin sparks your creativity, by introducing you to a whole cast of lively, and profitable 646Q characters!
#26 & 38 Super, Sellable, Décor-to-Go!
Kyriakos Galatos
Décor in a bag! What a concept! This deeply satisfying class for the balloon artist on-the- go, is guaranteed to relieve stress, inspire, and make your life easier! So sit back and relax, as Kyriakos demonstrates profitable balloon décor designs that can be placed in a balloon bag, and picked up by your customer!
#27 & 31 Topsey-Turvey Upside Downs
Alberto Falcone CBA
With the increased cost of helium, there’s an ever-increasing demand for air-filled décor!
In this eye-opening class, Alberto shows how to take a little imagination, add a pinch of fantasy and some Qualatex balloons, to take advantage of ceiling space, with whimsical hanging designs, that he attaches without a ladder, using the Clik Clik System!
#28 & 32 Christmas in April? Balloon Delights for the Season!
Costas Gasparis CBA
The best time to get ready for next Christmas is last Christmas! In this timely class, Costas will show you how to wrap up holiday profits and create magical seasonal celebrations, with best-selling balloon designs, featuring the latest balloons from Qualatex! You’ll be ringing in the New Year and increased sales after taking this jolly class!
#29 & 33 Birthday Designs that Deliver Smiles!
Vanessa Lever CBA
Birthday’s are big business and represent more than 70% of the special occasion balloon Market! And, birthdays offer the biggest opportunity for most balloon businesses to increase their delivery sales! Do you need ideas for all these birthdays? Join the fun as Vanessa shares super-sellable, profitable, birthday designs and a truckload of inspiration! Ciao Bella!
# 30 & 34 Terrific Topiary Centrepieces
Rita Kyriacou CBA
Everybody loves Topiaries! They’re simple, quick, and one of the most popular and versatile designs we balloon artists have! In this all-time favourite class, Rita teaches you the classic topiary technique, and then shows you how easy it is to create profitable, always-in-demand centrepiece designs! |
