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Monday Workshop Classes
***WORKSHOP CLASSES COST EXTRA & ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE EVENT!***
These classes enable techs to expand their education by turning the 1 day Event into a 2 day educational extravaganza! Monday Workshop Classes are limited in size & the cost is determined by each educator or nail company. To register please contact each company via their contact info provided below.
*Unless otherwise stated, these classes do NOT count for Continuing Education (CE's)!
Educator Janet McCormick- Medical Pedicuring Class Educator Jaime Schrabeck- Waterless Spa Pedi Class
(4th Event-2011)
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Monday Workshop Classes- August 26th, 2013 Gatlinburg Convention Center
*The "piggy-backing" by independent 'educators' who hold classes in hotel rooms or other off site locations is extremely disrespectful & detrimental to the legitimate educators holding nail classes booked thru The Event & held at the GCC!
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Classroom #1: "Electric File for Pedicures" Owner Erica Schlabach
Erica's Advanced Technical Abrasives
Times: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $70 per person
Buddy Pack: you & a partner for only $100!
Sick of soaking & scrubbing feet for long periods of time with little results? If the answer is yes, then this class is for you! Erica's hands-on workshop is designed to introduce techs to how e-files can be used for safer, faster & better results during pedicures with less wear & tear on YOUR hands & arms.
Join us as we explore:
- How to utilize an e-file for feet!
- Quickly remove gel polish!
- Callus reducing techniques!
- Cuticle work!
- Proper disinfecting procedures!
- Massage tips that will WOW your clients!
- Not only will you learn valuable time-saving techniques, but you will also receive a pedi, too!
Attendees must bring:
- An open mind to learn about the feet!
- Techs will be partnered up with one another so that everyone will have a chance to receive a pedi as well as perform one with an e-file. *Required for this hands-on e-file class.
Register: Erica Schlabach erica@ericasata.com (614) 895 - 7181 www.ericasata.com
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Classroom #1: "Are You Still Puzzled By Nail Art?" Owner Pamela Thompson
Designer Nail Products
Times: 1:00 - 5:00pm
Cost: $150
Bonus: Class kit valued at $100!
Attendees must bring:
- Absolutely nothing!
- Everything is provided!
- No hand models needed!
If you're still puzzled by nail art & how it can make you more money, then this Designer Nail Art seminar is for you!
DNP will give you complete hands-on instruction into the hottest money-making trends in the nail industry!
You'll learn:
- Foil nail art
- Glitter nail art
- Stiletto nails
- Stripes & Dots
- Acrylic 3-D flowers
- Color liquid acrylic art
- Nail art for the toes
- And much, much more!
ALL class attendees will receive a $200 take-home bag full of Designer Nail Products as our gift to YOU!
Hurry! This class will fill up fast!!!!
Register: Pamela Thompson www.shop.designernailproducts.com
info@designernailproducts.com
(866) 805 - 3072
www.designernailproducts.com
Friend Pamela on Facebook, too!
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Classroom #2: 9:00 am - noon Light Elegance___still waiting for details!
1:00 - 5:00 pm Light Elegance
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Classroom #3: "Color at the Speed of Light" Educator Norma Sproles
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost: $30
Certificates: presented upon completion of class!
Attendees must bring:
1) art brushes
2) UV or LED light
3) extension cords
Register: (800) 362 - 6245 *Refer to event #T952645 to purchase tickets thru The Industry Source!
Friend Norma Sproles on Facebook, too!
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Classroom #3: 1:00 - 5:00 pm on hold for Soft Landings presents Classic Mully
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Classroom #4: "Electric Filing at It's Best" Educator Nicole Knight
Time: 9:00am - noon
Cost: $75
Bonus: all attendees will receive 10% off bits sold in class!
This in-depth electric filing class is guaranteed to help techs better understand e-filing techniques including:
- which bits to use for specific tasks, such as those that work best for acrylics, gels & gel polish removal!
- the easiest & most time-saving methods for prepping & backfilling, plus precision cuticle work!
- attendees will learn to increase their speed & efficiency!
- plus learn how to bring comfort & relaxation to their clients.!
Attendees must bring:
- your electric file & assorted bits
- your system of choice such as gel, acrylic, & gel polish
- UV lamp
- an extension cord
- table towels
- dappen dishes
- brushes, etc.
Register: Bruce Atwood bruce@atwoodindustries.net (800) 451-6733
Friend Nicole Knight & Bruce Atwood on Facebook, too!
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Classroom #4: Amerikan Body Art Owner Erika Harrison
Times: 1:00 - 5pm
Cost: $75
Bonus: all classroom supplies, plus product samples to bring home!
Attendees must bring:
- pen
- paper
- camera (optional)
In this workshop you will learn how to apply temporary body art including Glitter Tattoos & Henna Body Art. Class discussion will include:
- safe products & practices!
- various application techniques!
- how to integrate these new services into your current business!
- there will be time for hands-on practice!
- plus business & marketing discussion!
- you’ll leave this class ready to have fun & make more money!
Register: erika@amerikanbodyart.com
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Classroom #5: 9:00 am - noon reserved for Masterworks by Amy Becker
1:00 - 5:00 pm reserved for Masterworks by Amy Becker
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Classroom #6: 9:00 am - noon _____Akzentz_______still_waiting for details!
1:00 - 5:00 pm Akzentz
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Classroom #7: 9:00 am - noon CND__ __still waiting for details!
1:00 - 5:00 pm CND
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Classroom #8: Certified Divinity Pink & White E-file Course Educator Sindy Mark
Times: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lunch break: noon - 1:00
Cost: $199
Bonus: Receive a FREE Divinity Pro Kit ($150 value) - yours to use in class & take home!
Certificate: issued upon completion of the class which will pre-qualify you for advanced Divinity & Artfinity workshops & future KUPA ACADEMY Certified Advance Training!
Perfect your acrylic application & electric filing skills with every service! Intense 8 hours hands-on training & demos with KUPA’s Educational Director Sindy Mark. This class is perfect for techs wanting to have total confidence using an E-file! Learn to create perfect Pink & Whites utilizing professional salon products & equipment by Beautiful Nails & KUPA.
Skills that you will learn:
- Proper knowledge of e-filing techniques, equipment & sanitation!
- Safety skills, how to use each bit & practice techniques!
- Divinity acrylic enhancement training & composition!
- Applying traditional pink & whites!
- How to create different shapes & styles of acrylic nails!
- Electric files, bits & all classroom materials will be provided by KUPA Inc!
- Introduction to Colored & Glitter Acrylics from Artfinity Nail System!
- Demonstration on Advanced 3D Sculpting Nail Art Enhancements!
- Each student will receive their very own Divinity Pro Enhancement Kit to use in class & take home!
Attendees must bring:
- All you need to bring is yourself!
- your creative enthusiasm!
- your willingness to learn!
*Additional products & equipment will be available for purchase at class!
Register: www.kupainc.com or call (800) 994-5872. Seating is limited!!
Friend her on Facebook, too!
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Classroom #9: 9:00 am - noon on hold for Carla Collier
1:00 - 5:00pm on hold for Carla Collier
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Classroom #10: 9:00 am - noon Elegant Glass still waiting for details!
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Elegant Glass
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Classroom #11: MediNail Learning Center - Medical Pedicures Educator Janet McCormick
Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $59
Bonus: class cost is given as credit towards taking the ANT online course (reg. $229)!
Certificates will be issued!
The CDC says 11.3% of Americans have diabetes mellitus & another 9% have other chronic illnesses - that means potentially 20% of your clients have illnesses that require specialized medical foot treatments. This class discusses:
- medical pedicures!
- how to perform a pedicure in a medical setting!
- the necessities you must have for performing this pedicure!
- important precautions for working with clients who have specific chronic conditions!
- question & answer will follow!
Register: Janet McCormick janet.mccormick.info@gmail.com
www.medinail.com
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Classroom #11: Practical Aspects of the Advanced Nail Tech Program Educator Janet McCormick
Times: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Cost: $49
Bonus: class cost is given as credit towards taking the ANT online course (reg. $229)!
Certificates will be issued!
The ANT-C Program is designed for salon-based nail technicians, is online, & contains 8 modules of information. Today's program will contain the practical aspects of this program, such as:
- discussion of the only guaranteed infection control system!
- how to use an Autoclave!
- the use of PPEs - Personal Protection Equipment!
- how to attract, plus keep clients through marketing safe pedicures performed in your salon!
***Due to the complex subject, the ANT Course cannot be taught all in one day. Certification as an Advanced Nail Tech (ANT) can only be awarded by completing all 8 of the online modules at www.medinail.com.
Register: Janet McCormick janet.mccormick.info@gmail.com
www.medinail.com
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