Events

This class was designed as a collaboration between four Qualatex instructors Alberto Falcone CBA, Federico Onida CBA, Sue Bowler CBA and Stuart Davies CBA. It focuses on the important family occasions such as anniversaries, big milestone birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and similar events that tend to be celebrated in bigger venues and require bigger balloon decor, such as entrance arches, photo backdrops, table centrepieces and buffet table arrangements. This class has a combination of demonstration and hands on exercises, you will learn various added value techniques using non-round balloons as well as various photo opportunity pieces. We will also share some tips on how to increase your profits using simple up-selling techniques and pricing for perceived value techniques.

Fundamentals – the balloon course for beginners – provides the grounding that retailers and decorators need before starting a business that includes professional balloon work.

Earn your CBA® designation – the only certification program in the industry – and join a worldwide community with those who hold this exclusive title. Registration for the CBA exam closes 30 days prior to the event.

This one-day masterclass will explore the ever-growing popularity of the organic style trend in balloon decor. It will cover various organic designs, demonstrating both structured and free-style organic decor, including centrepieces, large puffed heart design, working with frames and how to create a fabulous half arch.

Looking for inspiration to increase your portfolio of air-filled decor? This hands on course, taught by top balloon artists Alexandra & Ellie Ventura, CBA's from Pacha Balloon Creations in Vaughn, Ontario, will share a host of on trendy Air-Filled Decor! Course includes tons of hints and tips, all without helium, on how to incorporate stock print balloons for that added touch, and will showcase the new Northstar Jelli Balloons.

Those wanting to keep abreast of the latest trends, so as to inspire even the most style-conscious brides, should look no further than our new Wedding Trends Masterclass. This class focuses on utilising latest colour trends and accessories to create designs that will be a hit in the season ahead, and also uses the latest products in a variety of innovative ways, to help brides achieve “Pinterest-worthy” pictures of their big day.

With helium becoming more and more scarce, there is no better time than now to equip yourself with techniques for air-flled designs. This class will demonstrate multiple disposable base styles, deliveries that incorporate trendy foil shapes with no helium, and new ideas to take your business to the next level, all without helium! Lunch will be provided

Join international balloon artists Dante Longhi, CBA, and Keith Stirman, CBA for two days full of hands on demonstrations that will cover sales tips, price calculations, principles and elements of designs! They will be show-casing a number of trendy designs and techniques to make the perfect fit for any party! You don’t want to miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your business with the latest and greatest ideas from Qualatex!

Are you looking for inspiration to increase your portfolio of profitable air-filled designs? Are you making the most of the Disney fan market? Are you looking to add new exciting services such as special effects to your offering? If the answer is yes, then look no further, this popular class is the one for you!

This one-day masterclass will explore the ever-growing popularity of the organic style trend in balloon decor. It will cover various organic designs, demonstrating both structured and free-style organic decor, including centrepieces, large puffed heart design, working with frames and how to create a fabulous half arch.