The Balloon Agents

Intro to Balloon Twisting for Decorators - London
2026-01-15 09:30 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | London, United Kingdom
An introduction to the basics of balloon twisting designed for decorators. It covers essential tools, balloon types, and fundamental techniques for creating simple shapes and accents.

Link Balloon Hearts - Online
2026-01-13 12:30 - 14:30 | Online
Bite Sized Class
Linking Balloon Box Weave Heart / Puffed, quilted heart, organic heart

2026-01-13 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.

Balloon Stacks Masterclass - Preston
2026-01-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Pink Tree Parties, 1st Floor, 78 Poulton Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2AH, United Kingdom
Columns, squarepack, link balloons – from luxurious mini stacks to add-on upsells that grow your profits and portfolio.

NABAS Level 1 - London
2026-01-08 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-13 09:30 - 16:30 | London, United Kingdom
NABAS Level One class has been created specifically for those with little or no experience of working with balloons. It is a full day course, covering important information about the products we use, including types of balloons, weights, gases, inflation equipment etc as well as important theory and business information.
You’ll learn a selection of designs which help you develop your confidence in the key techniques that will underpin your work going forward, and also discuss how NABAS can support you with insurance, supplier discounts, business resources and much more going forwards. We make sure that, at the end of the day, you can take photos of all your work to start your portfolio and you can take home what you’ve made.
The cost for the day is £250 per person and this covers all materials used on the day, a colour manual for you to keep and a certificate from NABAS on successful completion of the course. We limit our class numbers for Level One to 6 people to ensure that you get as much help and support as you need to leave feeling happy and confident with what you’ve learned.

An Evening With Up Up & Away - Upminster
2026-01-06 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-01-06 16:30 - 19:00 | Ye Old Plough House, Brentwood Road, Bulphan, Upminster, RM14 3SR, United Kingdom
After the fantastic success of our previous event, we’re delighted to announce that another Evening with Up Up & Away is coming on Tuesday, 6th January 2026!
Join us for a fun and inspiring evening where balloon professionals and enthusiasts come together to learn, share, and connect. Meet some of the leading balloon artists as they share their tips, tricks, and experience — completely free!
There will be lots of opportunities to network with other professionals throughout the evening, making it the perfect chance to build connections, share ideas, and be part of a vibrant and supportive community. Choose from two session times — 4:30pm to 7:00pm or 7:00pm to 9:30pm — and enjoy an evening full of creativity, conversation, and inspiration.
Every guest will also receive a special goody bag to take home.

NABAS Level 1 - Leicester
2025-12-21 09:30 - 16:30 | Leicester, United Kingdom

Clear Balloons - London
2025-12-16 09:30 - 15:30 | London, United Kingdom
A detailed class exploring the many types of clear balloons available to balloon artists. Participants learn about different materials, finishes, and sizes, plus how to fill and style them for unique effects. The class focuses on creative ways to use clear balloons to elevate any design with elegance and dimension.

NABAS Level 2 - Bristol
2025-12-15 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-30 09:30 - 16:30 | Enchanted Balloon Bristol, 67 Sandy Park Road, Bristol, BS4 3PQ, United Kingdom
NABAS Level Two class is a natural progression from our Level One class. This is a hands-on day where you’ll work with more types of balloons, learn advanced techniques and work with framework to help you create more complex designs.
This is a full day course which costs £250 to include all materials used on the day, a colour manual for you to keep and a certificate from NABAS on successful completion of the course. There will be a maximum of 6 students on the course so you get the help and support you need, and at the end of the day you can take photos of all your work to start your portfolio and you can take home what you’ve made.

NABAS Level 1 - Bristol
2025-12-14 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-23 09:30 - 16:30 | Enchanted Balloon Bristol, 67 Sandy Park Road, Bristol, BS4 3PQ, United Kingdom

Organics Made Easy - Preston
2025-12-10 09:30 - 15:30 | Pink Tree Parties, 1st Floor, 78 Poulton Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2AH, United Kingdom
A creative class that simplifies the art of organic balloon décor. Participants learn how to build natural, free-flowing balloon garlands and installations using different sizes, colours, and textures. The focus is on easy techniques for achieving balanced, stylish designs that fit any event or theme.

NABAS Level 1 - Preston
2025-12-09 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-11-18 09:30 - 16:30 | Pink Tree Parties, 1st Floor, 78 Poulton Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2AH, United Kingdom

NABAS Level 2 - London
2025-12-04 09:30 - 16:30 | London, United Kingdom

NABAS Level 2 - Essex
2025-11-30 09:30 - 16:30 | Essex, United Kingdom

NABAS Level 1 - Essex
2025-11-29 09:30 - 16:30 | Essex, United Kingdom

NABAS Level 1 - Scotland
2025-11-29 09:30 - 16:30 | Scotland, United Kingdom

NABAS Level 1 - Birmingham
2025-11-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Birmingham, United Kingdom

NABAS Level 2 - Stevenage
2025-11-21 09:30 - 16:30 | GO International, Unit 15 Arlington Business Centre, Stevenage, SG1 2BD, United Kingdom

Balloon Costumes and Wearables - London
2025-11-20 09:30 - 15:30 | London, United Kingdom
A hands-on class that teaches how to create stylish Balloon Costumes & Wearables.

The Christmas Special BoBo Balloon Course - Upminster
2025-11-20 09:30 - 15:30 | Ye Old Plough House, Brentwood Road, Bulphan, Upminster, RM14 3SR, United Kingdom
Join the Christmas Special BOBO Balloon Course
Get festive and take your balloon decorating skills to the next level at the BOBO Balloon Course with expert instructor Leah Fair. In this creative, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to cut, reseal, and style bobo balloons with stunning Christmas gifts and designs for the ultimate holiday magic. This full-day class is ideal for balloon professionals and creative enthusiasts eager to master seasonal balloon techniques.
Spaces are limited – book online and make your festive creations truly shine!

NABAS Level 2 - Preston
2025-11-19 09:30 - 16:30 | Pink Tree Parties, 1st Floor, 78 Poulton Street, Kirkham, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2AH, United Kingdom

Masterclass With Tope - Upminster
2025-11-17 09:30 - 15:30 | Ye Old Plough House, Brentwood Road, Bulphan, Upminster, RM14 3SR, United Kingdom
Join the amazing Tope Abulude masterclass

Everyday Corporate - Norwich
2025-11-13 09:30 - 15:30 | Norwich, United Kingdom
Corporate Balloon Decoration Class
A hands-on class that teaches how to create stylish balloon decorations for company events. Participants learn practical techniques for making arches, columns, and branded displays, with tips on colour matching, setup, and adding a professional touch to any workplace celebration or corporate gathering.

NABAS Level 1 - London
2025-11-12 09:30 - 16:30 | London, United Kingdom
Fully Certified and Approved NABAS Level 1 Basics Day with accompanying full colour course manual. All the essential basic techniques, tips, guidance and advice, information on quality Suppliers and Manufacturers, Basic business and marketing, pricing for profit and how to job cost your work. Small class size and students get to take home all that they create on the day. All materials and equipment included for use on the day.

The Balloon Academy Balloon Masterclass - Online
2025-11-11 12:30 - 14:30 | Online
Online Tutorial with live Q&A, featuring a stunning display or decor piece with full instructions on how to create, upsell and plan your work. Each monthly tutorial will cover a whole range of subjects from basic skills to advanced techniques – distortion, twisting, aqua balloons, bubble balloons, organics, classic decor, link balloons, gift balloons, pop me creations, foil balloons, heat sealing, stacks, garlands, character columns, costumes, vinyl cutting, framework, seasonal designs, corporate clients – both in helium and air-filled. (mid month on a Tuesday either 12:30pm or 19:30pm GMT) 1.5-2hour tutorial run primarily by an Approved Instructor since 2017 for both NABAS and Grabo Balloons, who has been running a successful high street Party Store and Decorating Business for nearly 20 years.
Monthly Online Business Webinars on last Tuesday of the month, covering everything from starting your business to marketing, finding the perfect clients, social media accounts tips and advice, Advertising, Knowing Your Numbers and understanding Pricing and Accounts, Advances in AI, Free tools and websites to help grow your business, Know Your Why, Cutting out the Noise, NLP and CBT, Business Workbooks and downloadable resources, Working smarter not harder…run by a Government Approved Accredited Business Mentor and member of the ABM, who advises on the board of Hertfordshire University, with over 40 years experience in business and the Balloon Industry. 1 hour webinar followed by Q&A
