FLOAT is sponsoring an art contest for children 12 and under. Just have them draw their favorite balloon picture and they could be featured on our September promotional postcards! You do NOT have to be registered for FLOAT to enter your child, so get those crayons and markers moving! More information available on the competition page at www.floattheconvention.com. Remember, the 2009 FLOAT Convention is limited to a maximum of 200 delegates in order to keep classes smaller, so don't find yourself on the outside looking in. Instructors include Guido Verhoef, Bidou, Melissa Gjergji, Mark Verge, Troy Apprill, Amanda Armstrong, Jan Iiams, Jean Eddy, Linda Kiss, Steven Jones and MORE! So don't miss FLOAT, sponsored in part by Betallic. Our Early Bird Deadline is August 1st! Read more about: Got Kids at Home? Show Off Their Talents! Contact: Steven Jones Updated: 2 Jul 2009
09 Fashion Show, DJ & Balloon Camp
The schedule of classes for the 2009 DIAMOND JAM is now posted on the web site. Kris Cope and Nina Dees have been added as instructors for this year. Stretch is unable to join us because of some medical problems. www.diamondjam.com
More classes have been added at this year's Summer Balloon Camp. All the details including class descriptions are posted on the Camp web site.
At the 2009 Balloon Couture Fashion Show, Our special guest and celebrity model this year will be Jenna Wolfe Correspondent and weekend anchor for the NBC Television Today show. Jenna will be joining us, with her film crew, to so do some special features on the Fashion Show, Diamond Jam and Summer Balloon Camp. Debbie Stevens, 2008 “Top Fashion Designer” Award winner will be creating a dress for Jenna and has agreed to teach a class on Dress Making Monday morning at Balloon Camp. The television crews will be filming from Friday until Monday to cover the classes and activities at the events. The 2009 Balloon Couture Fashion Show has a few spaces left for competitors seeking the “Top Fashion Designer” Award. We'll take entries until July 12th. So if you’re a dressmaker or want to be a dressmaker now is your opportunity to show your talents and skills to the Balloon Industry and the public.
All the information is on our web sites. Hope to see you there!
Read more about: 09 Fashion Show, DJ & Balloon Camp Contact: Dave Scott Updated: 2 Jul 2009
RouseABOUT GRAPHICS SEMINAR + EDUARDO SEITI from Brazil - July 19 - 25, 2009
Attendance limited. Register now. All levels of Balloon Artistry welcome. LEARN BRAZILIAN BALLOON TECHNIQUES AND DESIGN at the 2009 summer edition of the RouseABOUT GRAPHICS SEMINAR. Study one-on-one with Graham and Mary Queen Rouse AND EDUARDO SEITI FROM BRAZIL. Arrive on Sunday afternoon, July 19, for the opening session that evening. Then, 4 fabulous days of fun, but intense, learning about 2-D, Single Layer, some 3D, and Speed Graphics, that will revolutionize your business. But wait!!! There's more! EDUARDO SEITI FROM BRAZIL will be with us for the four days of the Rouse Seminar, and then on Friday, July 24, Eduardo will teach a COMPLIMENTARY DAY OF CLASSES! (English and Portuguese) On Saturday morning, July 25, we will produce a Balloon Exhibit of the decor YOU have made in class. The public will be invited. Fly out on Saturday afternoon. Graduates of the RouseABOUT Seminar receive a diploma certifying them in Rouse Graphics. Registration is limited, so please make your reservation as soon as possible. Please call Mary Queen toll free for more info at: 1.877.GO.ROUSE. (Or 1.864.654.4166) Read more about: RouseABOUT GRAPHICS SEMINAR + EDUARDO SEITI from Brazil - July 19 - 25, 2009 Contact: Graham Rouse Updated: 2 Jul 2009
Twisticology Tour!! ~ Register for BOTH DAYS of clases or bring a friend for $250.00 ~ a $50 Savings!!!~
Have you ever had to say NO to a customer, because you COULDN'T create a certain design with a balloon?Are you tired of buying things for your company that you THINK you might need or should have…and then end up not using them?Are you looking to UPDATE your portfolio with newer, fresher designs? Have you always wanted to start your own balloon decorating company, but don’t know how?Do you feel like you are making the same pieces OVER AND OVER AGAIN?Do you want to make MORE money from your balloon creations?Are you looking to make balloons your full time job?Then I invite you to join me on an ADVENTURE of a LIFETIME into the world of DECO-TWISTING. If you said yes to any of these questions...Check out www.balloonsbyrobbie.blogspot.com Read more about: Twisticology Tour!! ~ Register for BOTH DAYS of clases or bring a friend for $250.00 ~ a $50 Savings!!!~ Contact: ROBBIE Furman Updated: 1 Jul 2009
Twist & Shout 2010 Instructors Wanted
The deadline for submitting a T&S instructors application is June 30th 2009
Stop procrastinating! You can find the application form on www.balloonconvention.com If you have any questions, fee free to call us at 978-531-7974 Read more about: Twist & Shout 2010 Instructors Wanted Contact: Patty Sorell Updated: 29 Jun 2009
Pre-Order DVD Special and Workshop with Stretch
Stretch has a new DVD coming out and you can pre-order it now for just $30.00 in the US and $40.00 Internationally, and that includes shipping! The title is Stretch's Monkey Business and it will cover a variety of monkey heads, bodies and concepts. This special is not available on the web site, so email Stretch at stretch@stretchc.com to order your copy today. This special ends at midnight CST on Monday, July 6, 2009. . . . . . . And, if you happen to be in the neighborhood on June 29th, Stretch will be teaching a Monkey Business Workshop at All American Balloons in Arlington that evening. Limited Seating. . .Head to the G.O.T. Balloons web site or email Stretch for more information. Read more about: Pre-Order DVD Special and Workshop with Stretch Contact: Stretch the Balloon Dude (Wendell Clendennen) Updated: 28 Jun 2009
Balloon RaK - Special offer $49.95
For a limited time the Balloon RaK is $49.95 plus shipping. Order yours today! A great tool for anyone who uses Hi-float. Read more about: Balloon RaK - Special offer $49.95 Contact: Randy & Kim Holcomb Updated: 24 Jun 2009
LAST CHANCE to receive 10% off Conwin's 3-Pocket Balloon Caddy
Create an instant work station! Conwin's 3-pocket balloon caddy holds everything right within your reach. Fits any size cylinder!
Please visit www.conwinonline.com to find a participating distributor near you.
Hurry....sale ends June 30th, 2009 Read more about: LAST CHANCE to receive 10% off Conwin's 3-Pocket Balloon Caddy Contact: Jacqui Bennoch Updated: 22 Jun 2009
Tee Shirts
New balloon related Tee Shirts. http://www.zazzle.com/bryanlizotte Read more about: Tee Shirts Contact: Bryan Lizotte Updated: 21 Jun 2009
NEW CD ROM!------BALLOOMS - Balloons That Balloom! Lifelike Fantasy Flowers The Twistina Way.
Step-By-Step Instructions and hundreds of full colour Photographs. By International Award winning Twistina The Balloon Lady. CD-ROM or Files emailed direct to your computer contain an *150* Page Book in PDF Format. Can be viewed on a PC with option to print out as an entire book or individual Pages---------------------- Contents--- Introduction - Requirements For Creating Ballooms - Extra Information - Balloom Templates - Tiny Un-inflated Rose Balloom - Rose Balloom In A Globe Including Bracelet/ Napkin Ring and Finger Ring - Water Filled Glitter Globe with Rose Balloom - Life Size Rose Balloom Including Rose Bud - Carnation Balloom Including Carnation Buds - Ornamental Grass Ballooms - Poppy Balloom Including Poppy Buds - Daffodil Balloom - Daffodil Leaf Ballooms - Lily Balloom Including Lily Buds - Balloom Napkin or Bottle Ring.
Read more about: NEW CD ROM!------BALLOOMS - Balloons That Balloom! Lifelike Fantasy Flowers The Twistina Way. Contact: Twistina Updated: 18 Jun 2009
Balloons Around the World 2009
It's that time of year again to think about setting up a place to offer your balloon artistry as part of the 10th Annual Balloons Around The World, this year scheduled on or about Wednesday, October 6th! Balloon artists donate an hour or more to a good cause in their community, get a free button, make the world a bettter place, and become part of the global effort. Participants are listed on the website, which is a pretty amazing look at how generous and giving people can be. Being part of the worldwide fun is also a great angle for local press and a great way to promote the magic you already offer!
Thanks to Larry Moss, John Barthelmes and all the people at Balloon HQ for continuing to make sure it continues to happen! Read more about: Balloons Around the World 2009 Contact: Jeff Brown Updated: 16 Jun 2009
