NABAS Show 2010- "Festival of Balloon Art"

 

16th & 17th October 2010

Warwick Complex, Stoneleigh Park, Coventry CV8 2LZ

This great venue, the Warwick complex at Stoneleigh Park has allowed the NABAS Show to expand and create a truly professional event.   Open to the trade only and still giving you free entry and the sales from exhibitor’s stands that you so appreciate.   This is an ideal opportunity for you to see products first hand as well as buy and/or exchange your workshop vouchers, and be able to ask all those difficult questions that instruction booklets cannot answer!  

Have you pre-registered for your FREE entry tickets to the Exhibition?     Come along and see what is happening in the industry.     This is an ideal opportunity to meet others and build lasting contacts
 
Children
Please note that no child under the age of 14 will be allowed admittance at any time.

 

DESIGN & PORTFOLIO DAY - SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER

 

This exclusive one day hands-on workshop gives 50 lucky people the chance to learn from the masters as under the instruction of industry experts you create stylish and stunning room decor for the evening’s party on the theme of “Fairy Tale Kingdom” from enchanted woods to charming centrepieces and captivating castle walls. 

Jo Uddin of Inflated Ideas & The Balloon Training Academy is thrilled to introduce the truly talented and multi award winning 2010 design team.  John Preston & Peggy Butland of The Great British Balloon Company - renowned international competition winners with over 40 years combined experience in the balloon and party industry; Tope Abulude of Balloon Inspirations Incorporating Happy Days - Internationally sought after world class balloon designer with an abundance of creative ideas; Lucy Hennessy of Balloon Power - Award winning balloon decorator and tutor at Capel Manor college with a fun approach to teaching, and of course Jo Uddin herself - Exceptionally creative balloon artistry instructor with over 12 years experience and the winner of many awards including Balloon Decorator of the Year twice in the UK, all of who will be sharing their multiple skills and knowledge for this action packed fun filled day!
 
The Design & Portfolio Day is a great opportunity to work on a large scale project, transforming an empty room into a breathtaking venue!   What better way to work as part of a team, learn many new balloon skills, work with new balloon products and specialist equipment, make new friends and of course network than to work on the decor for the NABAS Festival of Balloon Art Gala Dinner!
 
The day is divided into 3 sessions giving you the opportunity to select projects that best suit you, whether centrepiece designs, classic balloon decor, special effects and this year twisting skills, to name just a few.   All session are hands-on, plus full design notes will be given for all aspects of the day’s events and decor.
 
We guarantee whether you are a beginner with just basic balloon skills training, about to launch your career in balloon art, or a more seasoned balloon artist you will gain a mass of knowledge from this day as well as having a huge amount of fun!  
 
The day includes: Hands-on training with a minimum of 3 sessions, full training notes and job costing, lunch & refreshments plus one ticket for the evening Dinner & Dance.   Finally a CD of portfolio photographs will be supplied after the day for you to use.
 
The Design & Portfolio Day is a very popular training opportunity and we suggest early booking to avoid disappointment.
 
(This years Design & Portfolio Day is sponsored by NABAS The Balloon Association)
 

 EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS - SUNDAY 17 OCTOBER

 

Come and join us for a host of educational classes - hands-on and demonstrations - delivered by NABAS Approved Teachers and other industry respected instructors.

Come and learn from the master of balloon fashion - Niko Fric:

Niko has dedicated his life to balloons.   He runs a Balloon and Magic company in Slovenia.   Niko began his balloon fashion in 2004 and is now world renowned for his balloon dresses and large detailed woven sculptures – it can take up to 20hours to create a single dress.   Niko is also the inventor of "Nikoloon system" technique used to connect balloons together at any surface.

 
 

Niko has designed and twisted small and large balloon creations all over the world and now he will be appearing at the NABAS Festival of Balloon Art.   Join Niko in his Masterclasses – Nikoloons or Weaving Balloon Dresses. Come and learn from the Master of these skills. Spaces will be limited on his Masterclasses.

Jam Room – 11am to 3pm
Balloon Jam Therapy - Do you have a twisting problem?  Then Graham MAY be able to help, if not he will know someone who can! Would you like to expand your balloon knowledge, idea's and experiences with other like minded balloon artistes/entertainers/twisters in a warm and friendly atmosphere? Then join in the “Jam” – open to everyone from the novice, beginner and experienced balloon twister and balloon decorator.