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NABAS Level 2 | Bristol
2026-08-09 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/London) | Enchanted Balloon Bristol, 82 Barnstable Road, Bristol, BS4 1JP, United Kingdom
Level 2 Intermediate has been designed as a natural progression from Level 1 to consolidate and develop those basic skills. You’ll learn more complex techniques and work with other types of products and equipment to help expand your portfolio. This course also includes a colour manual and certificate from NABAS.

Learn more advanced techniques
Work with more specialised balloons
Practise working with framework
Discover the principles of organics
Lots of hands-on learning

NABAS Level 2 | Preston
2026-08-19 09:30 - 16:30 | Pink Tree Parties, 1st Floor, 78 Poulton Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2AH, United Kingdom
Take your balloon decorating skills to the next level with this NABAS Level 2 Intermediate training course, delivered by Paula Ardron-Gemmell from Pink Tree Balloon Training.
Designed as the ideal progression after completing NABAS Level 1 or an equivalent fundamentals course, this full-day, hands-on workshop develops your technical skills through more advanced balloon designs, framework techniques and professional installation methods. With a maximum of just four delegates, you’ll benefit from personalised tuition and plenty of one-to-one support throughout the day.
During the course, you’ll create a variety of popular balloon designs while learning practical techniques that can be immediately incorporated into your business. Alongside the creative elements, Paula shares valuable industry knowledge on pricing, framework construction and troubleshooting, helping you work more efficiently and confidently while delivering professional results for your clients.
As part of your training, you’ll also receive ongoing support from Paula after the course, ensuring you continue to grow your skills long after the training day has finished.
What you’ll learn:
🎈 Linking balloon arches🎈 Square pack balloon walls🎈 Working with bubble balloons🎈 Introduction to organic balloon décor🎈 Character balloon columns🎈 Gender reveal balloon designs🎈 Giant balloon techniques🎈 Heat sealing methods🎈 Framework construction and professional setup🎈 Pricing strategies for profitable balloon work🎈 Troubleshooting techniques and professional tips to develop your business
Your investment includes:
• Full-day hands-on practical training• Maximum of four delegates for personalised support• All balloons, stock and equipment provided• Full colour NABAS training manual to keep• Official NABAS Level 2 Intermediate Certificate upon successful completion• Ongoing after-course support from Paula Ardron-Gemmell• Lunch included• Free parking available
Whether you’re looking to expand your technical knowledge, improve your installation skills or grow your confidence tackling more advanced balloon décor, this NABAS Certified course provides the practical experience and business insight to help you take the next step in your balloon career.
📚 Course Level: Intermediate (NABAS Level 2)💷 Investment: £250 per person👥 Maximum Class Size: 4 Students⏰ Course Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm🍽️ Lunch Included🚗 Free Parking🎈 All Materials & Equipment Included📖 Full Colour NABAS Manual Included🏆 Official NABAS Level 2 Certificate

Faux Flowers & Balloons | Bristol
2026-08-24 09:30 - 16:30 | Enchanted Balloon Bristol, 82 Barnstable Road, Bristol, BS4 1JP, United Kingdom
Fax Flower & Balloons with Carollyn Magic in Bristol.

Sempertex Master Balloon Professional Exam | Belgium
2026-09-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Sempertex Europe, Mieënbroekstraat 43, Genk, Limburg, 3600, Belgium
Master Balloon Professional (MBP) Certification Exam
Take the next step in your professional balloon career by earning the prestigious Master Balloon Professional (MBP) certification from Sempertex.
The MBP designation is awarded to balloon professionals who demonstrate exceptional skill, technical ability and industry knowledge through Sempertex’s official recognition process. Widely respected throughout the balloon industry, the MBP title serves as a mark of excellence and professional achievement.
This practical examination is designed to assess your balloon decorating skills against the standards established by Sempertex. Candidates will be evaluated by an official jury and must achieve a minimum score of 85 points to obtain certification.
What is MBP?
MBP stands for Master Balloon Professional and recognises individuals who have demonstrated a high level of expertise in balloon decoration and design. Achieving certification provides formal recognition of your skills and helps distinguish your business within the industry.
Benefits of becoming an MBP:
• Official Sempertex certification recognising your professional expertise
• Increased credibility and confidence among potential clients
• Inclusion in the official MBP directory on Sempertex platforms
• Recognition across Sempertex social media channels
• Showcase opportunities through the Sempertex web gallery
• Exclusive welcome package for certified professionals
• Access to special pricing on Sempertex educational events and international conventions
• Enhanced visibility within the global balloon community
Assessment Information
The practical examination will be evaluated according to the official standards established by Sempertex.
To achieve certification, candidates must obtain a minimum score of 85 points.
📅 Date: 7th September 2026
⏰ Exam Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm
🕧 Arrival Time: Please arrive 30 minutes before the examination begins
💷 Investment: €200.00 + VAT
Whether you’re looking to strengthen your professional credentials, gain industry recognition, or challenge yourself to reach the next level, the MBP Certification is a valuable milestone in your balloon career.

Masterclass Jungle Cuties – Twisting with Style with Tobi Twist | Belgium
2026-09-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Sempertex Europe, Mieënbroekstraat 43, Genk, Limburg, 3600, Belgium
Masterclass Jungle Cuties – Twisting with Style with Tobi Twist
Take your balloon twisting skills to the next level with this exclusive masterclass led by internationally renowned balloon artist Tobi Twist.
Designed for balloon professionals with existing twisting experience, this hands-on workshop focuses on refining your technique, improving efficiency and expanding your creative possibilities through advanced balloon modelling concepts.
Throughout the day, Tobi will share the modular building methods and creative design principles that have made him one of the industry’s most respected educators. You’ll discover how small variations and adaptable building blocks can be used to create a wide variety of professional balloon figures while improving workflow, speed and consistency.
The workshop will focus on Tobi’s latest concept, Jungle Cuties, demonstrating how professional twisting techniques can be applied to create an exciting collection of animal designs suitable for events, entertainment and commercial work.
What you’ll learn:
• Advanced balloon twisting techniques and structures
• Professional workflow and speed-building methods
• Creative design concepts for complex balloon figures
• Practical techniques drawn from real-world performance experience
• Modular construction methods for creating multiple designs efficiently
• Professional finishing techniques and attention to detail
Planned designs include:
🦁 Lion
🦥 Sloth
🐨 Koala
🐊 Crocodile
🦘 Kangaroo
🦏 Rhinoceros
🐘 Elephant
🦎 Chameleon
🦜 Parrot
Your investment includes:
• Full-day masterclass with Tobi Twist
• Practical hands-on training
• Q&A session with Tobi
• Access to workshop recordings from 13th–20th September 2026
• Certificate of Masterclass Attendance
• Networking opportunities with fellow balloon professionals
• Exclusive Cash & Carry shopping opportunities
• Pen and notebook
• Morning pastries
• Coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks throughout the day
• Lunch included
Whether you’re looking to improve your technical ability, increase your efficiency or add exciting new designs to your portfolio, this masterclass provides valuable professional development from one of the industry’s leading twisting educators.
📅 Date: 13th September 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
🍴 Lunch Included
🗣️ Language: English
📈 Level: Basic balloon twisting knowledge required
💷 Investment: €114.95 + VAT

The Balloon Costume Masterclass | Denise Van Dooren MBP & Audrey Parsons MBP | Hertfordshire
2026-09-14 09:30 - 16:00 | Knebworth, United Kingdom
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.

BAPIA Level 2 | Kent
2026-09-16 09:30 - 17:00 | Dattas Wholesale, TK House, Old Homesdale Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9SP, United Kingdom
Ready to elevate your balloon skills even further?
Register your interest today, and we’ll send you the link to secure your place with BAPIA.
This brand-new course is perfect for decorators who’ve already taken their first steps in the balloon industry – whether you’ve completed the BAPIA Level One course or gained equivalent experience elsewhere.
Designed and taught by industry leaders Sue Bowler and Angie George – both highly qualified instructors with decades of expertise – this course will deepen your knowledge, refine your techniques, and boost your confidence to take your balloon business to the next level.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
Show-stopping balloon walls using Link balloons and the alternate-size square pack technique Professional-style columns, including the popular flat-packed method Additional key design techniques to expand your portfolio and impress your clients Costing and pricing guidance for every design, so you can quote confidently and protect your profit margins.
You’ll also receive:

📘 A certified qualification and an official certificate upon completion
📗 A comprehensive resource book covering everything from the course – and more!

We are proud to be partnering with Sempertex, Kalisan, Prima, Gemar, and Anagram Balloons. Each practical project will give you hands-on experience working with a variety of top brands.
COURSE DETAILS & PRICE:
The full course value is £250, but BAPIA is currently subsidising the cost, making your investment just £180.00 per person.
Small, hands-on classes: strictly limited to 10 delegates per location.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This course requires a minimum of 6 delegates to run. If the minimum is not reached, BAPIA reserves the right to cancel the course and will issue a full refund of the course fee. Please note that BAPIA cannot reimburse any pre-booked travel or accommodation expenses.
WHAT TO BRING

✔ A hand pump
✔ Scissors
✔ Plenty of energy and enthusiasm!

Follow the link to register your interest and you will be sent information to secure your place.

BAPIA Level 2 | Walsall
2026-09-24 09:30 - 17:00 | Gemar UK, Unit W4, Middlemore Lane, Aldridge, Walsall, W9 8DT, United Kingdom

NABAS Level 2 | Essex
2026-09-27 09:30 - 15:30 | Essex, United Kingdom
NABAS Level 2 Intermediate has been designed as a natural progression from Level 1 to consolidate and develop those basic skills. You’ll learn more complex techniques and work with other types of products and equipment to help expand your portfolio. This course also includes a colour manual and certificate from NABAS.

Learn more advanced techniques
Work with more specialised balloons
Practise working with framework
Discover the principles of organics
Lots of hands-on learning

Balloon Sculptures | Kent
2026-09-29 09:30 - 17:00 | Dattas Wholesale, TK House, Old Homesdale Road, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9SP, United Kingdom
WANT TO TAKE YOUR BALLOON DESIGNS TO THE NEXT LEVEL?
Take your balloon skills to extraordinary heights with industry experts Angie George and Doctor Bob in this immersive, hands-on balloon sculpture masterclass designed to elevate your artistry and transform the way you create.
This exclusive training day is tailored for balloon professionals with solid foundational skills who are ready to step confidently into the world of advanced design.
Guided by two of the industry’s respected creators, you’ll learn how to build strong, reliable frameworks for a wide range of balloon structures that will give you the confidence to take on more ambitious installations with ease.
You’ll explore an exciting variety of advanced balloon techniques, including distortion, twisting, and classic décor skills, along with innovative construction and rigging methods. These techniques will not only help you scale up your work but will also expand your creative thinking, enabling you to craft unique, standout designs your clients will love.
Expect expert demonstrations, personalised support, and plenty of hands-on practice as you push your creativity to new heights. If you’re ready to expand your repertoire and master the art of professional balloon sculpture, this is the course that will take you there.
LEVEL UP YOUR CRAFT. WOW YOUR CLIENTS. CREATE WITHOUT LIMITS.

NABAS Level 2 | Preston
2026-10-07 09:30 - 16:30 | Pink Tree Parties, 1st Floor, 78 Poulton Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2AH, United Kingdom
Take your balloon decorating skills to the next level with this NABAS Level 2 Intermediate training course, delivered by Paula Ardron-Gemmell from Pink Tree Balloon Training.
Designed as the ideal progression after completing NABAS Level 1 or an equivalent fundamentals course, this full-day, hands-on workshop develops your technical skills through more advanced balloon designs, framework techniques and professional installation methods. With a maximum of just four delegates, you’ll benefit from personalised tuition and plenty of one-to-one support throughout the day.
During the course, you’ll create a variety of popular balloon designs while learning practical techniques that can be immediately incorporated into your business. Alongside the creative elements, Paula shares valuable industry knowledge on pricing, framework construction and troubleshooting, helping you work more efficiently and confidently while delivering professional results for your clients.
As part of your training, you’ll also receive ongoing support from Paula after the course, ensuring you continue to grow your skills long after the training day has finished.
What you’ll learn:
🎈 Linking balloon arches🎈 Square pack balloon walls🎈 Working with bubble balloons🎈 Introduction to organic balloon décor🎈 Character balloon columns🎈 Gender reveal balloon designs🎈 Giant balloon techniques🎈 Heat sealing methods🎈 Framework construction and professional setup🎈 Pricing strategies for profitable balloon work🎈 Troubleshooting techniques and professional tips to develop your business
Your investment includes:

Full-day hands-on practical training• Maximum of four delegates for personalised support• All balloons, stock and equipment provided• Full colour NABAS training manual to keep• Official NABAS Level 2 Intermediate Certificate upon successful completion• Ongoing after-course support from Paula Ardron-Gemmell• Lunch included• Free parking available

Whether you’re looking to expand your technical knowledge, improve your installation skills or grow your confidence tackling more advanced balloon décor, this NABAS Certified course provides the practical experience and business insight to help you take the next step in your balloon career.
📚 Course Level: Intermediate (NABAS Level 2)💷 Investment: £250 per person👥 Maximum Class Size: 4 Students⏰ Course Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm🍽️ Lunch Included🚗 Free Parking🎈 All Materials & Equipment Included📖 Full Colour NABAS Manual Included🏆 Official NABAS Level 2 Certificate

NABAS Level 2 | Norwich
2026-11-01 09:30 - 15:30 | Norwich, United Kingdom
Level 2 Intermediate has been designed as a natural progression from Level 1 to consolidate and develop those basic skills. You’ll learn more complex techniques and work with other types of products and equipment to help expand your portfolio. This course also includes a colour manual and certificate from NABAS.

Learn more advanced techniques
Work with more specialised balloons
ractise working with framework
Discover the principles of organics
Lots of hands-on learning

Complete Guide to Clear Balloons | Hertfordshire
2026-12-09 10:00 - 16:30 | GO International, Unit 15 Arlington Business Centre, Stevenage, SG1 2BD, United Kingdom
Master the world of professional clear balloons with this specialist hands-on training course, hosted by Paula Ardron-Gemmell from Pink Tree Balloon Training.
Designed for balloon decorators with existing balloon experience, this intermediate workshop takes the mystery out of today’s most popular clear balloon products. You’ll discover when to use each type of balloon, how they differ, and how to achieve professional, long-lasting results that add real impact to your designs.
Throughout the day, you’ll gain practical experience working with a range of clear balloon products from leading manufacturers, learning the correct inflation, sealing and decorating techniques for each. You’ll also explore creative ways to style clear balloons with gifts, flowers, confetti and decorative fillings while understanding the strengths and limitations of every product.
As well as practical techniques, you’ll learn valuable business knowledge including float times, lifting capacity and product costing, helping you confidently recommend the right balloon for every occasion while maximising profitability.
What you’ll learn:
🎈 The differences between today’s leading clear balloon products🎈 When and where to use each balloon for maximum impact🎈 Professional inflation and sealing techniques🎈 Working with Takara Kosan Aqua Balloons🎈 Using Grabo Transparent Globes and Takarakosan Deco Bubbles/T-Balloons🎈 Creating designs with Anagram Clearz🎈 Understanding Bobo balloons and why professionals often choose alternative products🎈 Aqua flower bouquets and gift-filled balloon techniques🎈 Creating confetti effects and decorative fillings🎈 Float times, lifting capacities and product costing🎈 Professional tips for achieving reliable, long-lasting results
Your investment includes:

Full-day hands-on practical training
Comprehensive course notes to keep
Access to an exclusive after-course support group
Ongoing guidance and support from Pink Tree Balloon Training after the course
Small class sizes for personalised tuition

This is an intermediate-level course and is recommended for balloon decorators who already have experience with basic balloon inflation and fundamental balloon techniques.
Whether you’re looking to confidently work with clear balloons, expand your product knowledge or create more impressive balloon displays, this specialist workshop will give you the practical skills and confidence to get the very best from every clear balloon product.
👥 Maximum Class Size: 4 Students💷 Investment: £180 per person🎁 Discount Available: The Balloon Academy members📚 Course Notes Included🤝 After-Course Support Group Included📈 Course Level: Intermediate
