The Balloon Costume Masterclass | Denise Van Dooren MBP & Audrey Parsons MBP | Hertfordshire
Discover how to create one of the most powerful attention-grabbing products in the balloon industry and learn how to turn creativity into a profitable, sellable service.
Hosted by internationally recognised Master Balloon Professionals Denise Van Dooren and Audrey Parsons, this immersive, hands-on masterclass will teach you how to design, build, sell and perform in wearable balloon costumes that leave a lasting impression on clients and audiences alike.
Balloon costumes are unlike any other form of balloon décor. They combine technical construction, performance, entertainment and marketing into one unforgettable product. Throughout the day, you’ll learn how to create durable, wearable costumes that can withstand real events while delivering the wow factor that clients are willing to pay for.
Alongside the creative build process, Denise and Audrey will share the business strategies behind successfully selling balloon costumes as a premium service. You’ll gain insight into pricing, pitching and positioning your work to create an additional revenue stream within your business.
What you’ll learn:
• How to design and build a durable, wearable balloon costume from scratch
• The mechanics, structure and proportions required for successful costume construction
• Techniques to ensure your costume performs throughout a live event
• Business strategies for pricing and selling balloon costumes profitably
• How to pitch this unique service to clients and create repeat bookings
• Performance techniques to help you confidently interact with guests and maximise impact
• Content creation opportunities to elevate your social media and portfolio
What’s included in your investment:
• Full-day, hands-on workshop with two international instructors
• Step-by-step guidance as you build your own wearable balloon costume
• Business masterclass focused on pricing, pitching and profitability
• Performance coaching to help you maximise audience engagement
• Commercial content creation ready to use across your marketing channels
• Official Certificate of Participation
• Premium goody bag featuring industry favourites
• All-day hospitality, including refreshments, snacks and a seasonal hot lunch
• Networking opportunities with ambitious, like-minded balloon professionals
• Training hosted at the beautiful and historic Knebworth Barns
Denise Van Dooren is a Master Balloon Professional and winner of the Dutch television balloon competition Blow Up. Known internationally for her innovative balloon costume creations, Denise brings creativity, energy and real-world business experience to every class she teaches.
Audrey Parsons is a Master Balloon Professional with more than thirty years of experience in the creative arts. Renowned for her technical expertise, enthusiasm and engaging teaching style, Audrey helps students build confidence while developing professional-level skills.
Having already been delivered successfully across Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the United States, this highly sought-after masterclass is coming to the UK for the very first time.
This masterclass is ideal for intermediate and advanced balloon artists looking to diversify their services, create unique marketing opportunities and add a high-impact, high-profit product to their offering.
Whether you’re looking to stand out from local competition, create unforgettable event experiences, or develop a completely new income stream, this training will provide the skills, knowledge and confidence to make it happen.
Early Bird Offer: The first 10 bookings qualify for the discounted rate of £245. Once those places are filled, the standard ticket price of £295 will apply.
Flexible payment options are available, including the opportunity to split your investment into two payments.
Join Denise and Audrey on Monday 14th September 2026, from 09:30 to 16:00, at the historic Knebworth Barns, for a masterclass unlike any other.
