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REGISTER TODAY for Airigami U

Hands-on Instruction After many positive reactions to the original Airigami U, and with lots of great suggestions and encouragement to keep it going, we've tried to make things better, tightened up the plans, and are under way for an even better experience for everyone. Thanks to support from Pioneer Balloon Company (makers of Qualatex balloons), we are able to improve our program this year. It is your chance to learn from the very best artists in the balloon industry as well as work side by side with them to create the most ambitious balloon project ever, Balloon Manor IV !

You'll be part of a small group that will rotate from one instructor to the next.
In addition to personal attention from each Designer/ Instructor on the project you'll also learn about every aspect of this amazing project.
All workshops will be hands-on, and will cover topics including sculpture design, balloonicature, large scale decor, large scale balloon project management, even promotion and public relations. You'll be a part of it all.
At the end of the project, you will receive your certificate of completion from Airigami U, as well as a CD portfolio of the project you helped bring to life. Imagine how impressed your clients will be when they see the photos.

But wait! It gets even better...

This amazing piece of pop art is for a good cause. The first three incarnations of Balloon Manor raised more than $80,000 for cancer research, treatment, and awareness as a result of the help from hundreds of professional balloon artists and community volunteers. With a larger and busier venue, our goal is to continue to raise even more money while coming together, learning together, and creating together.

The instructor/designer roster includes:
(Only confirmed designers are listed. A few more are expected to be added in the next few weeks.)

Larry Moss
Don Caldwell
Troy Apprill
Brian Asman
Wynn Bell
Linda Bruce
Tawney Noreen
Todd Neufeld
Mark Verge

* Some changes may become necessary as the event draws near.

This is the Ultimate Hands-on Learning Experience
for Professional Balloon Artists.

Hands-on Instruction Put October 13-17, 2008 on your calendar now. Plan to stay through October 28 for even more hands-on experience while the manor gets maintained for public tours.

This really is a live production with real deadlines and public involvement. It's not just theory and ideas. When you sign up, you are joining a team that will produce the largest public balloon show ever seen!

At Airigami U

Learn from over a dozen premier designers
Take part in one of the largest projects in the United States - Balloon Manor.
Group sessions run from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, continuous construction till 9 p.m. nightly.
Only 120 students, makes for a great opportunity to work with an instructor one on one.
Price includes Lunch and Dinner for 5 days.

Total cost of $150.00 before Sep 15 ($200 after that). Note that this year hotel is not included. You need to make your own hotel reservations. We have arranged for a special deal from the hotel for $89/night.

Topics to be taught

Everyone taking part in the educational part of the program will learn valuable skills from the designers in order to achieve their visions. Some of the class topics include:

Larry Moss will talk about creating a massive public project, working with the community, and promoting an event of this nature.
Don Caldwell takes balloonicature to a new level and teaches the creation of life-like and engaging monsters.
Patty Sorell teaches freaky foliage. By combining twisting and decor skills, balloon plant life can fill huge areas or represent the detail of real plant life.
Wynn Bell will teach large scale sculpture involving "heavy metal" framing, bringing a completely new dimension to Balloon Manor.
Brian Asman will bring life to the creatures throughout the manor with by turning the balloon monsters into fully functioning puppets.
Troy Apprill will show you how final details will give even basic decor character. Learn to apply details and effects to creations.

And that's just some of what you'll learn.

Travel and Hotel

If you are flying in from out of town, this is a few minute drive from the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). A special hotel rate of $89/night has been arranged for Airigami U participants at the Holiday Inn Rochester Airport. Use reservation code "ARI" when making your reservation. The Holiday Inn is a short ride away from the mall. The hotel has a shuttle that will provide transportation.

Your responsibilities

We really are doing our best to make sure that everyone taking part learns and has a great time. However, it is important that you know before you sign up that this is a real job site. If you sign up to be on the crew, we are counting on you to work with your team during the scheduled hours. We will ask you to work with us and communicate with us when concerns arise or when you're taking a needed break. Remember, the public and the media are expecting a great show. Tickets will be sold for the event. The doors must open at the scheduled time.