Inflate your income:The business behind balloons
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14 | Party Divas, 870 Highway 54 E, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
The Inflate Your Income Conference is your ultimate launchpad for explosive growth. Stop letting opportunities float away – grab them with both hands and prepare for a year of unprecedented success!

TUFTEX TUESDAY with Kornpop Balloons
2025-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | All American Balloons (Arlington), 2406 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX, 76001, United States
Registration Fee is Returned in the form of store credit as long as you attend class
Candy Cup Blast – All Skill Levels Balloon Twisting Class featuring TT-260s – Learn How to Make Candy Cups & Centerpieces!
Come learn how to twist balloons with one of the most famous entertainers Kornpop the Klown! Kornpop has decades of experience in the balloon industry, don’t miss the opportunity to meet him and learn his techniques! In this class you will learn how to make tsisted creations to top candy cups. Candy cups are great for kid events like class parties, Trunk or Treat, Valentine’s Day, Birthday Parties, and more! You will also learn how to make fun centerpieces! Don’t miss this awesome class sponsored by Tuftex Balloons! This class is hands on and for all skill levels, beginner, intermediate, and experienced!

TUFTEX TUESDAY: NY/NJ (HavinA Party)
2025-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | HavinA Party Warehouse, 1354 E 64th St, Brooklyn, New York, 11236, United States Minor Outlying Islands
Free Class from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.
“Leaf” it to Tairi: Tairi Disla of Tairi Design Studio, Brooklyn, NY, is ready for alllll the TUFTEX FALL decor! Throughout the morning, she’ll share her garland and installation techniques to make your designs extra special just in time for sweater weather, pumpkin lattes & colorful leaves. It’s almost time for a TUFTEX fall y’all!

Register now to secure your spot using the code TUFTEX Balloons at checkout www.havinaparty.com
** must spend $99 USD on TUFTEX products to add ticket to cart

Anagram Academy Fall Semester Tour Featuring Stephanie Marquardt- Bloomington, MN
2025-09-17 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Anagram Education Center, 5501 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN, 55437, United States
Fall is full of opportunity from back-to-school and football season to pumpkin patches and Halloween parties. We’ll show you how to turn these moments into money-making decor with adaptable, sellable designs.
What you can expect:

Prep Rally Kickoff Master framing inflation, and efficient solo installs.
Lunch & Learn Build your business with Jill’s Playbook during our “Half-Time Huddle.”
Spooky Season Dive into Halloween balloon murals, wreaths and organics with the Pumpkin King and friends.
Hands-On Training plus swag, networking, and real-world skills you can use right away.

In Partnership with Hi-Float and Mayflower Distributing.
***First 20 people to register for this class receive EXCLUSIVE Anagram MERCH!

From Cause to Celebration: Balloon Designs that Sell
2025-09-17 18:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Lights Camera Selfies Balloon Studio, 2109 N State Rd 7, Hollywood, FL, 33021, United States
Anaitte Camacho of Sky High Balloons.
This class is designed for ready-to-sell designs just in time for October’s Breast Cancer Awareness events.
The class is being presented by:

Elitex Balloons
MegaShine
Uglu Dashes
The Balloon Guild

What You’ll Learn: Design 1: Create an elevated awareness ribbon with stands, accented by cascading flowers — a stunning, profitable design that shines at evening.
Ana will guide you through:
Twisting techniques Classical design foundations Proper use of helium
Metal bending techniques Bendable PVC skills Oh so many tips!
Early bird price: $65
After Sept. 10: $80
Includes delicious Italian appetizers & treats, two brand-new, never taught balloon recipes.
Small class size (only 15 students) for personalized attention.
Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your portfolio, sharpen your artistry, and get a head start for Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Mythical Tides: A Balloon Odyssey Mega Installation with Decor by Heidy - A Boston Balloon Class sponsored by Betallic Sempertex and Rainbow Balloons
2025-09-24 08:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Winchester Elks Lodge, 375 Cambridge St., Winchester, MA, 01890, United States
Dive deep into a Mega Installation with goddesses and mermaids. This maximalist installation, with its mythical, edgy, and enchantingly underwater theme, will break outside the box and teach you: organic installation décor, twisting details, ceiling installation, lighting, and designing & incorporating printing.

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Toronto Area (SKS Novelty)
2025-09-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | SKS Novelty (Mississaugua), 975 Pacific Gate Unit #12, Mississauga, Ontario, L5T 2A9, Canada
FREE CLASS! 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Creeping It Real: Gorgeous Boom Balloon Decor’s Estefanny Negrete of the Toronto area is bringing the spooky-glam Halloween vibes to SKS. Come and experience a step-by-step instruction on how to create her signature garland from scratch, choose the perfect color combinations, and style them to look both festive + fabulous. Trick or treat yo’self, to this class.
You can register by sending an email to karenr@sksnovelty.ca or by calling 1-800-463-8684
SKS + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

Nozzle Up, Netherlands
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-05 | Hotel Van der Valk Eindhoven, Aalsterweg 322, Eindhoven, 5644 RL, Netherlands

Clase Patrocinada: Julio Globos Rey en Guadalajara
2025-10-12 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Mexico_City) | Holiday Inn Guadalajara expo, Av. Lopez Mateos Sur, Zapopan, Jalisco, 45050, Mexico
TUFTEX se enorgullece de patrocinar esta clase del Maestro de Globos Julio Globos Rey. ¡Inscríbete ahora! (899) 321-8248.
INCLUYE:

Kit de bienvenida
Materiales
Coffee Break
Clase especial flores distortion
Estrategias de marketing y ventas

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Xicali (El Paso, TX)
2025-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Xicali Balloons, 320 South El Paso Street, El Paso, TX, 79901, United States
FREE CLASS! 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
TexFall Fantasia: Adriano Suarez of AZ Party Events (Queen Creek, AZ) is taking the stage for the very first TUFTEX Tuesday at Xicali! Join us for a hands-on balloon experience where rustic Texas charm meets elevated autumn elegance. You’ll master organic techniques using the richest, dreamiest TUFTEX shades. Fall so hard into the beauty of TUFTEX shades, the best for TEXAS heat.
Class held at Xicali: 320 SOUTH EL PASO STREET EL PASO, TX
Register now by phone (915) 600-5173 or in-person at Xicali
Xicali + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

Circle of Cheer (Cleveland, Ohio)
2025-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Little Meraki Market, 44970 Detroit Rd Ste 250, Avon, OH, 44011, United States
Join us for the very first Circle of Cheer! This one is in Cleveland, Ohio, and everyone is welcome. Featuring Extra Betty’s Elizabeth Randau, TT Color Crew member!
The TUFTEX Circle of Cheer is a collaborative community of balloon creatives coming together to explore new techniques, share ideas, and support one another in an uplifting environment. Each experience within the Circle includes a learning opportunity, social time, and a meaningful takeaway: an opportunity to pay it forward through random acts of kindness. Circle members are encouraged to donate their Circle of Cheer creation to brighten the lives of others by surprising a small business or a nursing home, decorating a daycare or neighbor’s door, or bringing smiles to a local school, wherever your heart desires. The TUFTEX Circle of Cheer turns creativity into connection, and connection into community impact, one balloon at a time.
Attendees will create a sellable holiday balloon wreath, adding trendy twisted details. All supplies included.
Location: Little Meraki Market 44970 Detroit Rd Ste 250 Avon, OH 44011
Tickets are $25/each on our “Tickets” page and include instruction, takeaway balloon wreath, charcuterie cup & beverage, mini TT merch, and FUN!

Booooloon Build & Learn (Chicago)
2025-10-15 - 2025-10-17 | Funtime Services, 536 Route 59, Naperville, IL, 60540, United States
TUFTEX is so excited to sponsor this event with Fanfaire, Balloon Pro Alissa Murray Lane and Balloon Pro Stacie Chase in the Chicago area. Call the number on the flyer for more information on how you can join in the spooky fun and learn at the same time!
Build themes:

A Sweet Halloween
A Haunted House
A Nightmare before Halloween
GIANT Spider on Tent structure

Elitex Education - Halloween Balloon Twisting Class With Ray Walsh
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | All American Balloons (Arlington), 2406 E Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX, 76001, United States
Halloween Themed Balloon Twisting Class – Hands On Using Elitex Latex Balloons.
Ray Walsh will be teaching you Halloween themed twisted balloon designs using Elitex twisting balloons. He is an experience balloon artist with years of practice. He has been selected by All American to teach at the Float Convention in 2026 with Ayriel Rush, you won’t want to miss this class! They won the Float Favorite Faculty contest recently, because they are trusted balloon instructors. He will be sharing his secrets! This class is for all skill levels. You will be taught exclusive techniques that you can take with you and implement in your own business!
Limited tickets are available. The cost to secure your spot is $20, we will reimburse you in the form of store credit on the day of the class after you have signed in.
Check in will start at 9:45, please arrive early so we can start the class promptly at 10:00 AM
Your order confirmation email will be your registration verification
No need to bring any supplies, you may want to bring something to take notes

Le Petit Charcuterie (Milwaukee)
2025-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | AZ
Christmas Pajamas Workshop

Contacto Instagram @lefruit_charcuterie por informacion

Sempertex International Balloon Convention (IBC)
2025-10-21 - 2025-10-23 | Aloft Orlando Lake Nona, 7215 Corner Dr., Orlando, FL, 32827, United States
Learn from international instructors, interact with other balloon industry professionals, and put your creativity to the test in the spaces we’ve designed for you.

$70 Pre-sale discount until 31 July
$300 add on for Master Balloon Professional (MBP) Evaluation

Cost includes:

3 full days of classes
6 international instructor classes
Goodie Bag
Diploma
Lunch and dinner for the three days of the convention
Vendors’ room
Hands-on training
Panel with industry leaders

TUFTEX TUESDAY: DMV area (Balloons Direct)
2025-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | BMN Studio, 4400 Telfair Blvd, Camp Springs, MD, United States
FREE CLASS: 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Color Crush: Fall Edition!
Don’t miss the first TUFTEX Tuesday with Balloons Direct! Hosted by DMV’s own La Tonya Dean of Pop of the Party, this class will focus on the art of large-scale organic displays and ceiling techniques. Fall is almost here & TUFTEX has the perfect palettes to match the season’s vibes. A special thank you to Pumped Party Rentals for providing their amazing rental pieces!
Sign up today at www.balloonsdirect.com
Class held at BMN Studio, located at 4400 Telfair Blvd, Camp Springs, MD 20746
* Balloons Direct + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Atlanta (PS Helium)
2025-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | PS Helium, 5990 Unity Drive, Suite J, Norcross, GA, 30071, United States
FREE CLASS: 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Bold & Boo-tiful Balloon Arch: Join Loni Kingry of 3 Bright Lights Balloons, Braselton, GA, for a hands-on class where you’ll design and build a Halloween inspired balloon arch. You’ll learn key design techniques, color placement strategies, and pro tips for working with TUFTEX Balloons to create maximum visual impact. Whether you’re brand new to large-scale builds or want to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave with knowledge & confidence to craft a balloon arch that will elevate any event.
Register now to secure your spot: www.pshelium.com
Class held at PS Helium: 5990 Unity Dr Ste H, Norcross, GA 30071
PS Helium + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Montreal (SKS Novelty)
2025-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | SKS Novelty (Boucherville), 1351 J Rue Ampere, Boucherville, Quebec, J4B 5Z5, Canada
FREE CLASS! 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Air-Filled Success! Amanda Paas of Boutique de Ballons BM3, in Vaudreuil-Dorion, Québec, is excited to share her secrets to success after more than 30 years in the balloon industry. She’ll be showcasing beautiful, high-impact designs made entirely with air-filled balloons—perfect for boosting sales. Get ready for a session packed with valuable tips, tricks, and plenty of fun!
Class held at SKS Novelty 1351 J Rue Ampere Boucherville, QC J4B 5Z5
You can register by sending an email to karenr@sksnovelty.ca or by calling 1-800-463-8684

TUFTEX TUESDAY: Los Angeles (Joker Party Supply)
2025-10-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Joker Party Supply (Los Angeles), 1512 E Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90021, United States
Cheers to Balloon Walls: Join TUFTEX Color Crew Member & EXPERIENCE TEACHER, Nadia of Nadia Kandy Event Planner, Modesto, for a sparkly styling session at Joker. She’ll be showing you how to create a show-stopping back drop for New Years using some of the shiniest TUFTEX Balloons shades. Let’s ring in the New Year in style!
No registration required, just come join in the fun and learning!
* Joker Party Supply + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

UK Experience with Angie George in Hertfordshire
2025-10-28 09:30 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Creative Craft Workshops, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6, United Kingdom
🎈 REAL INSTALLS. REAL EXPERIENCE. REAL SKILLS. 🎈 Step out of the classroom and into the real world with our Outdoor Balloon Décor Experience Day!
Generously supported by TUFTEX Balloons
This immersive, hands-on training day is all about giving you the confidence and practical know-how to take your balloon and event styling skills beyond four walls. Working outdoors brings its own unique challenges, and this experience is designed to equip you with the skills to overcome them while still creating unforgettable, professional displays.
On the day, you’ll discover how to:
✅ Safely anchor balloons and props in outdoor conditions
✅ Weatherproof your designs to handle wind, rain, and sun
✅ Select materials and techniques that really work outside
✅ Plan and execute large-scale outdoor setups that are both stunning and secure
This is more than just a workshop — it’s an opportunity to work on real installations in a live outdoor environment, gaining practical experience you can take straight back into your business.
Whether you’re a balloon artist looking to expand your services or an event stylist wanting to feel confident with outdoor décor, this experience day will give you the skills, tips, and tricks to make your work shine — no matter the setting.

Sky's the Limit! Sleighing Corporate Balloon Decor
2025-11-05 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Tempe, 2100 South Priest Drive, Tempe, AZ, 85252, United States
Balloon World is bringing professional balloon decor education to Phoenix, AZ this November!!
Come learn from one of the emerging, highly talented instructors Briana Silvio from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This class is sponsored by Betallic Sempertex and Balloon World Distributing.
Each registration enters you into a raffle to win a Conwin Air Force 4 Inflator Machine (Valued at $499.00)
Lunch is provided for all attendees
Bring icy elegance to corporate balloon decor and let’s make PHX feel like the North Pole of party decor! This hands-on course, you’ll learn techniques, tools, timelines, pricing and design.
• Ceiling Installs
• Long-term Decor
• Holiday Magic
• Helium Tips & Tricks
*if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies- please contact Alex @ 1-800-238-5744 or alex@balloonworld.us directly after registering.

Christmas Workshop with Dream Higher Events (Kent, UK)
2025-11-06 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Oak Tree Barn Weddings, Pembury Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 0NB, United Kingdom
Join Debbie Boxall of Dream Higher Events for their first instruction day in the UK in a hands-on workshop creating magical displays with TUFTEX Balloons at the lovely OakTree Barns Weddings in Tonbridge Kent. This is an intimate session, with limited spaces, so don’t miss your chance, send them a DM on Instagram today!

CRC 2nd Annual Member Meeting
2025-11-12 - 2025-11-13 | Sheraton Bloomington Hotel (Minneapolis, MN), 5601 W 78th St, Minneapolis, MN, 55439, United States
CRC 2nd Annual Member Meeting

The Future Of Celebration: Responsible. Innovative. United.

WELCOME RECEPTION

Date: Wednesday, November 12

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis, MN

Join fellow CRC members and industry leaders to kick off the event with drinks, small bites, and great conversation.​
ANNUAL MEETING

Date: Thursday, November 13

Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Location: Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis, MN​​

A full day of programming, including panels, networking, and inspiration centred on sustainability, innovation, and industry unity.
REGISTER TO ATTEND

BALLOON CLASS - Sky’s the Limit: Sleighing Corporate Balloon Decor
2025-11-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Embassy Suites Hotel – Glendale, CA, 800 N Central Ave., Glendale, CA, 91203, United States
Sleighing Corporate Balloon Decor with instructor Briana Silvio.
Lunch and Hotel Parking Included!

TUFTEX THURSDAY in Miami (Toy World)
2025-11-13 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Toy World (Miami), 7455 NW 41st St, Miami, FL, 33166, United States
Free Class in Miami: 10 a.m. until 1 p.m
Pop into Creativity: What’s Popping Balloons LLC’s Silvia Perna, of Doral, FL, will be sharing their signature Fantasy Columns, blending both calibrated and organic styles. The session will feature a next-level centerpiece that includes with a topiary design on top and bold balloon flower accents at the base. Time to get inspired with these custom creations using TUFTEX Balloons!

Register now to secure your spot: www.toyworldinc.co

*Toy World + TUFTEX are proud to provide this FREE demonstration to help give you & your business the opportunity to grow and thrive

ATLANTA BALLOON WALL MASTERCLASS
2025-11-13 11:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | EDGED EVENTS, 3315 Sugarloaf parkway, Suite 15, Lawrenceville, GA, 30044, United States
Join us for an immersive, hands-on JPD Formula training centered around building your very own 10-ft Balloon Wall—perfect for all skill levels!
What you’ll get:

Certificate of Participation to boost your credibility
30-Day Mentorship for ongoing support and growth
Exciting Raffles & Giveaways to add fun and flair
An Exclusive Vendor’s List to connect you with trusted supplies
Access to our Private Facebook Group for community engagement
All supplies & lunch provided—just bring your enthusiasm!

TUFTEX COLOR CRUSH: Toy World (Miami)
2025-11-14 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Toy World (Miami), 7455 NW 41st St, Miami, FL, 33166, United States
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗨𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗫 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗥 𝗖𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗛!
Join us for the FIRST EVER TUFTEX Color Crush featuring the amazing Nadia Yasin of Nadia Kandy Balloons, Modesto CA
Hands-on workshop (bring your inflator)
Learn Nadia’s Krazy Entrance techniques: bold, jaw-dropping statement décor that turns any event into a showstopper
Bilingual (English + Spanish)
Explore this season’s trendy Color Crush palette, only from TUFTEX!
𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗯 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗲: 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘁𝗼𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗰.𝗰𝗼

Balloon Cruise Convention
2025-11-16 - 2025-11-23 | Independence of the Seas, Miami, FL, United States

Boston Balloon Artists Jam
2025-11-17 17:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Great American Beer Hall, 142 Mystic Ave., Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Join us for a lively and fun-filled balloon jam that is absolutely free! Perfect for all you balloon-twisting enthusiasts out there.
*food and drink purchase is encouraged

Raise the Roof - Ceiling Installs Made Simple (Livonia, MI)
2025-11-18 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | St. Priscilla – Livonia, MI, 19120 Purlingbrook St., Livonia, MI, 48152, United States
Join Maggie Jenkins of Pop Charlotte Balloons for this New Year’s-themed workshop where we’re taking balloon decor straight to the ceiling!
From helium hacks that keep your balloons floating for days to secrets that let you hang designs without a ladder, this hands-on class is filled with pro tips to make ceiling decor faster, safer, and more profitable.
Topics covered include:

Ceiling Install Tools
Helium Hacks
Ceiling Designs
Business and Pricing Confidence

REGISTER TODAY!
SIGN UP ONLINE AT A2ZBALLOONS.COM
