2012 Ballooniversity Classes August 22 - 25 Athens, GA

Floral Classes

Weddings and Beyond, Creating the Perfect Celebration

For the first time ever, the top instructors in both the balloon and the floral industries come together to team-teach a special event extravaganza. Join Peggy Williams, Bill Harper, Jan Iiams, and Bobbi Ecker-Blatchford as they share the stage to create a stunning wedding showcase. Learn to successfully integrate tasteful balloon touches into wedding ceremonies. You will also learn reception décor techniques that will “Wow” the happy couple and their guests, and finally, send them off in style with a creative just married car balloon banner. This 3-hour class will allow you to experience all the clever ways to celebrate one of life’s biggest moments by “marrying” the floral and balloon industries together.

Fashion with Flowers

Limited time, limited resources and limited budgets are among the new realities for today's marketers but flowers and the feelings they convey are always in fashion. In this dynamic session, you'll gather a multitude of ideas on how to leverage great people, product and promotion to increase traffic and drive sales.

All 'atwitter' about weddings!

According to the runways of Bridal Fashion Week - 2013 brides seek simplicity, elegance, and sophistication for their weddings this year. Highlighted on the runways were Spanish details, vintage 1930s Parisian glamour, iconic Hollywood styles, and the modern charisma of short sassy dresses. Join us for a whirlwind tour of what's hot in floral fashion for brides and how you can 'give them something to tweet about' with the flowers from your shop. This season we're going 'social' so our brides will be 'all atwitter about weddings!'

Floral Décor for life's celebrations

Creative, imaginative, and affordable ideas for making any occasion special. Join the party and "Celebrate Good Times" as Bill shares some of his secrets for special event designs that will have your clients knocking down your door for more.

Holiday Inspirations

Explore a year’s worth of fun and creative floral designs as Bill takes you from Valentine’s Day creations all the way to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Learn new ideas that can re-charge your creative battery, and open your eyes to the opportunity that exists in holiday floral décor.

Everyday Bread and Butter

We all love the bride with an unlimited budget, but those customers don’t come in the door everyday. In the mean time, most florists rely on everyday “bread and butter” designs to pay the bills. Join Bill as he demonstrates basic everyday designs that are simple, effective and most importantly, profitable.

• Address: 325 Cleveland Rd., Bogart, GA 30622
• Phone: 800-241-2094
• Fax: 800-880-9759
• E-Mail: ballooniversity@burtonandburton.com

2012 Ballooniversity Agenda

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Monday, August 20

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at Bargain City

Tuesday, August 21

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at Bargain City

Wednesday, August 22

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at Bargain City
7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Decorators’ Workshop
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at b + B™ Showroom
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch (Decorators + Ballooniversity® Faculty)
12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Decorators’ Workshop

Thursday, August 23

7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Sale at Bargain City
7:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Decorators’ Workshop
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Warehouse open for order pick-up
8:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Sale at b + B™ Showroom
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CBA® Testing at The Classic Center
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch (Decorators + Ballooniversity® Faculty)
12:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Decorators’ Workshop
3:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Registration at b + B™
5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Cookout + Party at b + B™
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. TWISTfest® in The Classic Center Fire Hall

Friday, August 24

6:45 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Breakfast
6:45 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Registration at The Classic Center
7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at Bargain City
7:30 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Welcome Ceremony in The Classic Center Theatre
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Warehouse open for order pick-up
8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Sale at b + B™ Showroom
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Ballooniversity® Classes
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Two Options: Lunch or Lunch + Learn
2:15 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Ballooniversity® Classes
6:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. Dinner, music, B.I.N.G.O., and more at UGA Tate Center

Saturday, August 25

6:45 a.m.–8:00 a.m. Breakfast
6:45 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Registration at The Classic Center
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Ballooniversity® Classes
10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Warehouse open for order pick-up
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Sale at b + B™ Showroom
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. Two Options: Lunch or Lunch + Learn
2:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m. Ballooniversity® Classes
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m. Grand Finale Show and Dinner

Sunday, August 26

9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Sale at b + B™ Showroom and Bargain City
9:00 a.m.–End QBN® Regional Meeting in the b + B™ Media Room

Monday, August 27

7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Sale at Bargain City