Ballooniversity® Homecoming 2012

2012 Ballooniversity Classes

So Cute

Learn to build arches and columns by merging non-round balloons to round balloons with creativity and a touch of imagination. Interacting with the environment these unique pieces will inspire you to experiment with your own designs back home. [read more]

Tea Party

Learn the basics of the square duplet technique to form a variety of shapes. Then use the basics to create themed items for a tea party, including a wonderful teapot and charming tea cup. [read more]

The Retail Showdown

This class with The Balloon Brothers is a fun-filled action packed 90 minutes that will get YOU thinking about how to identify customer groups, develop a variety of price points, create and showcase top-selling designs, [read more]

Mastering Retail Design

The Balloon Brothers will also share techniques and processes to help improve YOUR efficiency and profitability. While it’s not mandatory that you attend their Retail Showdown course first, [read more]

Fabulous Head Tables

Whether it be an intimate table for two or a grand table for 16, what bride doesn’t want to sit at a table designed for royalty? In this class, [read more]

Fantasy Cake Tables

Every bride and groom wants their cake to be one of the showpieces at their reception. In this class, we will demonstrate various draping and lighting techniques [read more]

Intro to Balloons + Balloon Décor

This double block, 3-hour class is catered to the “newbie”. Never inflated a balloon? Don’t know helium from nitrogen? [read more]

Bar + Bat Mitzvahs

In this lively discussion class, the Jewish tradition of Bar/Bat Mitzvahs will be explored, from Friday night Sabbath dinners, to the Kiddush luncheons, to the Saturday night parties [read more]

Framing and Rigging

Take the fear out of framing and rigging! Learn step- by-step instructions to build simple frames that can be expanded on to build more intricate projects. [read more]

Advanced Weaving Techniques

Learn pro-level weaving skills to create larger sculptures beyond the realm of round balloons. Ed will demonstrate how to produce balloon “fabrics” that create [read more]

Advanced Twisting Techniques

Advanced twisting techniques are becoming more commonly used in balloon décor. Various distortion [read more]

Fashion with Flowers

Limited time, limited resources and limited budgets are among the new realities for today's marketers but flowers and the feelings they convey are always in fashion. In this dynamic session, you'll gather a multitude of ideas on how to leverage great people, product and promotion to increase traffic and drive sales.

Show me your Card

Enter this class prepared to have fun, interact with other balloon artists, share and learn practical and creative ways to make your business shine. [read more]

All 'atwitter' about weddings!

According to the runways of Bridal Fashion Week - 2013 brides seek simplicity, elegance, and sophistication for their weddings this year. Highlighted on the runways were Spanish details, vintage 1930s Parisian glamour, iconic Hollywood styles, and the modern charisma of short sassy dresses. Join us for a whirlwind tour of what's hot in floral fashion for brides and how you can 'give them something to tweet about' with the flowers from your shop. This season we're going 'social' so our brides will be 'all atwitter about weddings!'

Distinctive Deco Line Designs

This entry-level class is perfectly suited to those who may not have a huge amount of experience, but still want to be able to offer designs with style and elegance to their customers. [read more]

Anagram Decorator balloons–the perfect partnership

This more advanced class takes the Anagram Decorator Line and moves it to the next level–with some spectacular ideas for a wealth of different occasions. The designs shown are more complex, yet still use [read more]

A Toast! To Irresistible Table Top Décor

Ho-hum... Are you tired of customers who only want a couple of helium balloons tied onto a simple weight for their centerpieces? Get ready to influence them with an array of brand new centerpiece [read more]

Dazzling Dance Floors with Special Effects

A beautifully decorated dance floor is an important focal point that excites the guests and sets the mood for the entire room. In this class, Steven will show you how to take the art of canopy construction to a whole new level [read more]

Holiday Inspirations

Explore a year’s worth of fun and creative floral designs as Bill takes you from Valentine’s Day creations all the way to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Learn new ideas that can re-charge your creative battery, and open your eyes to the opportunity that exists in holiday floral décor.

Imaginative Themes for Large Scale Décor

Be amazed as Jill and Deb transform a ho-hum theme into an extravagant event. Years of experience decorating for events on college campuses and large international corporate product launches [read more]

Precision Walls Made Easy

Have you ever needed to quickly fill large spaces or transform less than attractive venues? This class will teach you how to strategically layout a grid design and build professional 3-dimensional walls, screens and backdrops. [read more]

Plastic Deco GRIDZ Panels

4G TO 3D Eduardo Seiti from Brazil introduces the 4th Generation Snap together Grid matrix system to explore traditional mural Grid designs and 3D balloon decoration design concepts. [read more]

Decoration theory and new balloon techniques

This is an advanced class designed to push your limits of creativity by using balloons in non-conventional ways to create stunning decorations and table centerpieces. Using uninflated balloons [read more]

Evolving future of the gift basket business

Jimi Taylor, owner of Taylor Made Gift Baskets, Gifts & Flowers has been in the gift basket business for 22 years. She will be sharing her techniques for staying in business in this evolving industry. Operating in a warehouse for ten years and retail for twelve years, [read more]

From Start to Finish

Ever wonder how to go from initial contact with a client to the fabulous final product? Join Melissa Vinson, CBA as she guides you through the step-by-step process of landing the job [read more]

Capture & Captivate

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Most balloon artists know how to make memorable decor. . .but a lot of those artists struggle with capturing the magic of the moment on film [read more]

Weddings and Beyond, Creating the Perfect Celebration

For the first time ever, the top instructors in both the balloon and the floral industries come together to team-teach a special event extravaganza. Join Peggy Williams, Bill Harper, Jan Iiams, and Bobbi Ecker-Blatchford as they [read more]

Air-O-Dynamic Balloon Décor

Discover how to add an air of elegance and create a festive atmosphere in any room—perfect for New Year's, corporate events, and more. In this class, you'll learn easy techniques for transforming large spaces with versatile [read more]

Fabulous First Impressions

Grab your customers' attention with these irresistible design ideas that will keep them coming back for more! In this class, Cam will teach you a variety of easy-to-make columns, deliveries, and [read more]

Tabletop Deliverable Sculptures

Tabletop Deliverable Sculptures: This class would demonstrate small sculptures that can be incorporated into deliverable arrangements or décor. Most will be [read more]

Flower Power

This class will teach the basics for making flowers and then show examples of adding special accents to increase the perceived value [read more]