2026
Classes
Sam Cremeens
Heads Up: Fast Balloon Hats & Masks
Quick to twist, hard to forget—Heads Up is a balloon class focused on fast, wearable designs that turn heads and spark smiles. These hats and masks are built for speed without sacrificing personality, blending simple structures with bold, recognizable details that pop in party lines, storytelling shows, and costume play.
What You’ll Learn:
- Speedy Animal & Character Builds: Create monkeys, unicorns, robots, and more in minutes—each design optimized for fast twisting and visual impact.
- Simplicity Meets Identity: Discover how minimal shapes and strategic color choices make designs instantly readable and memorable.
- Line-Ready Efficiency: Techniques for keeping your flow fast and your audience engaged, even in high-volume settings.
- Stage-Worthy Props: Adapt quick builds into expressive masks and hats for storytelling, theater.
- Wearability & Fit: Smart tricks for sizing, stability, and comfort—so your creations stay put while the fun unfolds.
Whether you're working a crowd or adding flair to a performance, Heads Up gives you the tools to twist fast, wear bold, and leave a lasting impression—one balloon at a time!
Restaurant Twisting Favorites
Unleashing Unexpected Balloon Magic at the Table
Step beyond the basic puppy and sword—Restaurant Twisting Favorites is a hands-on class designed for balloon artists who want to master the art of fulfilling the weird, wild, and wonderfully specific requests that pop up in restaurant gigs. From “a lobster riding a skateboard” to “a taco with sunglasses,” this course dives into the quirky charm of table-side balloon twisting where improvisation meets imagination
What You’ll Learn:
- Creative Problem Solving: How to interpret offbeat requests and turn them into crowd-pleasing creations.
- Design on the Fly: Techniques for building complex figures quickly with limited balloons and time.
- Restaurant-Specific Challenges: Navigating tight spaces, noisy environments, and multitasking with flair.
- Performance & Personality: Engaging guests with humor, confidence, and a touch of theatricality.
- Signature Twists: Learn a few show-stopping designs that are guaranteed to get laughs, tips, and repeat bookings.
Whether you're twisting for tips or building your brand, this class will help you turn the most bizarre balloon requests into unforgettable moments. Come ready to twist, laugh, and level up your restaurant game.
Anthony Lena
Anime Icons in Air
From the world of epic battles and big emotions comes a balloon twisting class for the anime fan! In this action-packed session, we’ll dive into the bold, stylized world of anime—where expressive faces, signature hairstyles, and instantly recognizable silhouettes are key.
This class is all about turning popular anime characters into show-stopping balloon designs that will thrill fans and level up your portfolio. These designs work best for when you have a bit more time to spend – like at a birthday party or smaller event. Whether it’s classic heroes, modern fan-favorites, or trending characters everyone’s talking about—you’ll learn how to capture their essence in balloons with designs that are as efficient as they are impressive.
You will learn designs related to the following titles: Dragon Ball, One Piece, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Naruto, Studio Ghibli
If you're ready to bring anime to life through balloons and become the artist fans are lining up to see—this class is your next transformation arc!
Balloon Storytelling: The Lifecycle of a Butterfly
Step beyond basic balloon displays and into the world of immersive storytelling through sculpture. In this imaginative and inspiring class, you’ll learn how to showcase your balloon art in a way that captivates audiences and tells a visual story—one that unfolds before your eyes.
Using the life cycle of a butterfly as the central theme, you’ll discover how to break a narrative into sections, sculpt each moment with intention, and bring it all together on a motorized rotating platform for a dynamic, unforgettable presentation.
In this class, you'll learn:
- How to design with story structure in mind, from concept to completion
- Creative ways to represent transformation and progression through balloon art
- How to use simple motion (rotation) to elevate your display’s impact
- Ideas to apply this concept to other stories, themes, and custom installation
- Tips for creating displays that show clients you’re more than an entertainer—you’re an artist
Whether you're building for events, competitions, or just looking to break out of the ordinary, this class is designed to spark your imagination and redefine how you present your work. You’ll leave with a fresh perspective on balloon design—and a powerful new way to make your art truly stand out and speak.
Whether you’re looking to book more stage gigs, expand your offerings, or finally create the show you’ve always wanted—this class will help you turn your balloon skills into a full-fledged performance.
If you're ready to put together a sit-down entertaining fun-filled show, this is the class for you.
Michael Crayton
Headband Heros: Transform Every Guest Into A Walking Billboard
This isn't just about making headbands – it's about creating marketing magic! Participants will master the art of turning every event guest into a living, breathing advertisement for both the event and your balloon artistry. We'll dive deep into Gemar's premium printed balloon collections, exploring how different patterns and colors create instant event theming. The class covers professional LED integration techniques that make headbands glow with wow-factor, rapid construction methods for high-volume events, and strategic upselling approaches. Whether you're working intimate birthday parties or massive corporate functions, attendees will walk away with 10+ tested designs that work universally – from sophisticated business events to wild celebration parties. Every technique is designed for immediate implementation and maximum visual impact.
Daily Dose Designs: Line-Twisting Gold That Never Gets Old
The secret weapon every balloon artist needs! This class focuses on that essential collection of eye-catching, quick-execution designs that create the magical "I want that!" response from kids and adults alike. We'll explore both timeless classics and fresh twists on beloved favorites – those reliable crowd-pleasers that keep your line moving and customers happy. Participants will learn the art of scaling simple designs into showstopping centerpieces, gender-neutral approaches that appeal to everyone, and rapid-fire techniques for busy events. These aren't just balloon animals – they're conversation starters, photo opportunities, and repeat business generators. Perfect for line work, walk-around entertainment, and those moments when you need guaranteed crowd engagement.
Stephanie Morace
Building Characters!
This class will focus on quick variations of some of our most requested characters. These designs will be instantly recognizable, yet simple enough to add to a line work menu.
Big Buddies
In this class, I will be teaching some large, yet simple, designs that are great for display pieces or add-ons to party packages. We will take this modular concept and transform it into several adorable designs.
Shana Sharp
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Dave Brenn
Ride em Cowboy!
Wearable balloons are a HUGE reputation maker for any balloon performer. Dave shares some of his go to designs for wearable, ride inside-able sculptures that will stop the show. Learn basic ride inside structures, backpack designs and variations to upscale your work. Stand out from the crowd and get ready to go BIG!
Rumble Trucks 2.0
Building on the success of his bestselling video series “Rumble Trucks”, Dave is back with more adorable vehicles and Character Cars. Learn a versatile base for any car or truck that can be customized for any situation.
Rie Hosokai
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Victor Gabriel
Mermaid: Underwater - Themed MaxBouquet
This class guides participants through the creation of an underwater-themed MaxBouquet featuring a beautifully crafted mermaid balloon sculpture, accompanied by twisting seaweed and fish elements. The class emphasizes color blending, structural design, and interactive detailing, helping attendees elevate their balloon artistry to produce an enchanting and immersive display.
Pinocchio: Interactive Balloon Sculpture
In this hands-on class, participants will learn to create a Pinocchio sculpture using advanced twisting and distortion techniques. The final piece is interactive and designed to incorporate movement, offering both a visually captivating centerpiece and a fun, engaging experience for attendees. This class is ideal for artists looking to push their skills and create unique, show-stopping balloon sculptures.