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£36
£36
Delivered In-Person
All levels
Qualatex Fundamentals Course hosted by Balloon Market.
Qualatex Fundamentals Course hosted by Balloon Market
Fundamentals – this balloon course for beginners will address all aspects of working with balloons, from basic skills to creative designs, as well as the business essentials necessary to starting a professional balloon business. The class will consist of a combination of demonstrations, presentations and hands-on work.
The instructor will demonstrate different balloon types and correct use of equipment and inflation, as well as how to create profitable classic and on-trend designs. This also covers pricing and marketing your work.
These are the topics covered during the class: The Qualatex Latex range, equipment overview, air-filled design ideas, pricing your work, Qualatex Microfoil & Bubble balloons, Organic Designs and Helium Inflation
With members of the Qualatex team on hand to assist, there will be lots of opportunity to ask questions and network with experienced professionals and other delegates.
The day schedule is as follows:
• 9:30 – arrive, register & welcome tea/coffee
•10:00 – Part 1 of the class
•11:30 – Comfort break & Networking
•11:45 – Part 2 of the class
•13:00 – Lunch & Networking
•13:30 – Part 3 of the class
•15:00 – Comfort Break & Networking
•15:15 – Part 4 of the class
•16:30 – Conclusion, Questions, Feedback, Certificates and Group Photo
•17:00 - Finish
Includes: A comprehensive, full-colour manual that will function as a valuable reference guide, which includes information on float times, basic design principles, pricing, and more. Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
By the end of the course you will:
Have the knowledge and confidence to create basic balloon creations including bouquets and garlands
Understand Health and Safety in the Balloon Business
Know how to use different balloons in different situations
Have the knowledge to confidently inflate different types of balloons
Understand pricing and how to make money from balloons
Feel confident in selling your creations with a profitable price tag
Have had the opportunity to interact and connect with others in the industry, just like you!
Have numerous photo opportunities to use for social media
Have the opportunity to appear in a future BMTV episode (should you wish to)
Benefits of this course:
Comprehensive, full-colour manual which acts as a valuable reference guide for future jobs with float times, design principles and pricing
Exclusive discount to use at Balloon Market on the day (Place your order before 1pm on the day and you can have your order delivered to you to take away with you before you leave)
Free ‘All Day’ refreshments including light lunch
Ample free parking at the venue
Easy access (only a few minutes from the motorway (J.2, M27) and 15 minutes from the train station / Southampton Airport and Ferry Terminal!)
COVID-19 Safety
As this class is being taught in person, class numbers and layout have been adjusted to make allowances for social distancing. We will ask each delegate to comply with any reasonable health and safety guidelines that may be applicable at the time of the course, which may include taking a lateral flow test or having your temperature taken before being allowed admittance to the course. As government guidelines are subject to change, full details of Health and Safety measures in place will be supplied to delegates closer to each event delivery date.
If you have any queries about booking, please message the Qualatex team directly on pelmarketing@qualatex.com or Balloon Market on info@balloonmarket.co.uk.
Cancellation Policy:
In the event the class needs to be cancelled, or you are unable to attend, due to Covid-19 infection or requirement to self-isolate, you will be able to transfer your booking to another date for the same course, or a different Qualatex course. In the event there is no suitable course availability, you will be offered a refund.
Instructor : Julie Dunham CBA
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