The Qualatex Event Hungary - Instructors

Luc Bertrand CBA

Sharing his knowledge since 1996. Luc has taught for Pioneer in 30 countries worldwide.
Originally an Interior architect, Luc and his wife Ines started wAw balloons in Belgium back in 1995. A business specializing in commercial designs and decor, as well as take-away arrangements and deliveries for both small and large events. The shop proved to be so successful that they soon after decided to build a totally new, 3000-square-foot building hosting the shop and workspace.

Luc has won numerous awards for his balloon decor work and is known for his innovative compositions and techniques. He feels teaching is as rewarding for himself as for the delegate, and is convinced that by sharing new techniques and passing on his knowledge, he is helping to build a solid foundation to ensure the future of the balloon industry.

Sue Bowler (nee Marston-Weston) CBA

Sue has worked within the balloon industry since the early 1990’s. Starting with a successful decorating business. She quickly developed her skills and knowledge to take her career as a Balloon Artist to a new level by completing the CBA program and attending many industry events such as IBAC and participating in competitions. Latterly Sue worked as Sales & Marketing Manger for Conwin. Today, Sue has returned to her passion of Industry instructor, working freelance for both Conwin and Qualatex and is very excited to have the opportunity to work with both companies.

Sue loves working with balloons, her design skills are extensive, ranging from large décor projects such as balloon walls through to appealing mini balloons sculptures, many of which have become great profit makers for balloon business’s worldwide. Sue is also known for her elegant wedding and centrepiece designs.

Sue is a renown industry speaker and qualified teacher, she taught Balloon Art Skills for Capel Manor College, UK as well as at many industry events around the world. Sue’s work regularly features in Balloon Images Magazine, Conwin website and more recently in the Balloon Decor Master Series DVD set released 2009.

Alberto Falcone CBA

Alberto is passionate about balloons and his designs just ooze with flair and innovation. He is constantly exploring new techniques and designs to sell to his clients. He is a world class designer having achieved: in both 1999 and 2000 1st Prize for his Large Sculptures at BACI, 1st Prize for his large Sculpture at IBAC in 2002 as well as achieving overall Designer of the Year. Alberto has travelled around the world teaching and demonstrates a true Italian eye for design wherever he goes.

Vanessa Lever CBA

Vanessa began with balloons as a summer job about 12 years ago, helping her family's company Balloon Express, both in the offices and on site, later becoming a "Dottoressa in Balloonology". She has been involved in training since her IBAC win of 2003 and is often busy training new Italian decorators for BACI, the Balloon Arts College Italia.

Recent engagements with Pioneer have taken her to South America, Japan, California, Korea and Europe. Vanessa is well known for her attention to detail and her creative designs. She speaks Italian, Spanish, English and some French. Her full service balloon and party shop in Florence with partner Heleana Casini CBA is one of Italy's best!

Jodie Norris CBA

Dee White CBA

Dee has been entertaining with balloons for the past 15 years and during that time he has also learned the skills of balloon decorating. He feels that DecoTwist is the way forward for the industry as it offers many new and exciting opportunities with outstanding and profitable results!

Dee's balloon creations have gained him many industry awards over the years, as well as teaching experiences all over the world. Dee's flair for balloons (both décor and twisting) comes across in his popular classes where his passion and creativity are communicated to students all over the world; his teaching methods are flamboyant and exciting not to be missed!