Classes & Workshops
Professional Nail Tech Classes & Workshops in Gatlinburg, TN.
Educational Nail Workshops & Classes for Licensed Nail Techs, Salon/Spa Owners & Beauty School Students (not open to the general public).
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Licensed beauty pros & beauty school students can experience up to 3 extra days featuring 30+ optional hands-on or seminar advanced educational Workshops to fit their individual schedule & budget over the Smokies Nail Show weekend at the Gatlinburg TN Convention Center.
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These Workshops are brand-led classes taught by nail company educators & industry experts that cover techniques, product knowledge & business skills. Workshop costs are not included with show tickets & registration fees are paid directly to each nail company listed below.
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Friday – Extended Workshops
Saturday – Workshops & Early Check-in (Noon - 4pm; see home page FAQ's)
Sunday – Nail Show (tickets include 9 Event Day Classes)
Monday – Workshops
A: Check with your own State Board to see if these certificates qualify for Continuing nail tech Education in your state & we cannot guarantee approval.
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Workshop certificates may count for North Carolina CEUs if they include:
*Course title & description
*Date of class
*Workshop location address
*CEU hours earned
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Techs must keep their own records & submit proof to the NC State Board on time.
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Send any questions directly to each company's Educator at their provided email addresses listed under each Workshop.
A: Most Workshops are hands-on, but a few are seminars. Please verify which type they are before registering by contacting the nail company Educator via their email provided beneath each listing.
A: Nail techs, salon owners & beauty school students who want to improve their nail skills in a fun, friendly & comfortable environment. All licensed beauty pros & salon/spa owners or managers are welcome, but these are not open to the general public (no unlicensed spouses, friends or relatives). .
Must make other appropriate childcare arrangements as absolutely no children, infants nor babies are permitted in classrooms.
A: No. These Workshops are only open to licensed beauty pros & current beauty school students with proof of licensure or beauty school attendance. Countries without licensure qualify with proof of Certification.
A: No. This is a professional educational opportunity & to be considerate of all others, off-site childcare arrangements must be made by you in advance.
Do not leave your children unattended in the hallway for any reason. The busy Gatlinburg Convention Center is not a licensed day care facility & other shows with thousands of strangers are in progress inside this building.
A: No. These optional nail tech Workshops are only held at the Gatlinburg TN Convention Center & offer continuing education for nail techs on Friday, Saturday & Monday.
Please do not support any piggy-backing classes held offsite as that takes away business from our participating nail companies because without them, we'd have no show.
Sunday is the 1-day nails-only show which include 9 complimentary Event Day Classes included with your show ticket & are held during the show (no registration; 1st come/1st seated; standing along the walls is welcome if all seats are taken).
No Workshops are on Sunday.
A: Contact the Educator teaching the Workshop using their email address listing for each Workshop. If they do not respond, try emailing again, then reach out to them via Facebook, Instagram or on their company website's contact form. Website's often have phone numbers listed for you to call, too.
Please do not ask the Event Coordinator questions about the Workshops since she isn't in charge of that & knows nothing more than what's listed on this Workshops page.
Extended Workshops: Friday, July 10th, 2026
Extended Nail Tech Workshops: Hands-on & seminar nail technician education led by brand educators.
These optional nail tech Workshops are held at the Gatlinburg TN Convention Center & offer continuing education for nail techs on Friday to "extend" their show experience all weekend!
CLASSROOM #5
North American School of Podology (NASP):
“Advanced Foot & Lower-Limb Massage: The Perfect Blend of Clinical Precision & Spa-Level Experience”
(Educator: Vicki Malo & team)
9:00am - 4:30pm
$195 *includes Certificate & workbook; limited to 20 seats
Link for info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Vicki Malo with questions: vmalo@podology.net
CLASSROOM #6
Profiles Backstage: “Intro to Dual Forms”
(Educator: Ami McClure)
10:00am - 4:00pm
$199 *includes full kit & certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Ami with questions: profilesgirl@mac.com
CLASSROOM #8
Creative Ballance Nail Supply & Education:
“Master the Move - Acrylic to Hard Gel”
(Educator: Mary Ellon Ballance)
9:30am - Noon (morning)
Cost: $150 *includes class kit & Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
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“Cover’d in Confidence Top Form Success”
(Educator: Mary Ellon Ballance)
1:00 - 4:30pm (afternoon)
Cost: $150 *includes class kit & Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Mary Ellon Ballance with questions: maryellon@me.com
CLASSROOM #9
Johen's: “Embossing & Chrome Design”
(Educator: Henrietta Almasi)
10:00am - 4:00pm
$175 *includes certificate & special surprises, plus discount code to shop in advance
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Henrietta Almasi with questions: almasiheni@yahoo.com
CLASSROOM #10
Blue Amber Nails: TBA
(Educator: Anna Wesolowska)
Time: TBA
Cost: TBD *includes class kit & Certificate
Link for more info & to register - COMING BEFORE APRIL 2026
Email Anna Wesolowska with questions: nailartbyania@gmail.com
Saturday Workshops - July 11th, 2026
Saturday Nail Tech Workshops: Hands-on & seminar nail technician education led by brand educators.
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CLASSROOM #1
Atwood Industries - "“Electric File Foundations"
(Educator: Nicole Atwood)
10:00am - 4:00pm
$249 *includes bit kit & Certificate; limited to 8 techs for personalized training
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Nicole with questions: nailsbynicole69@gmail.com
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CLASSROOM #2
FreshSteps 4 Nail Techs: "Hands On Onyfix Certification”
(Educator: Apryl Moore)
9:00am - 4:00pm
$699 *After Pay available; includes kit, raffle entry & Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
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“Already Onyfix Certified”
1:00pm - 4:00pm
$199 includes kit, raffle entry & Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Apryl with questions: Freshsteps4nailtechs@gmail.com
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CLASSROOM#3
Visage Professional Supply: “LCN Structure Gel Options
(Educator: Beverly Henderson)
9:30am - Noon (morning class)
Cost: $99 *includes kit & Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
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"Footcare Facts & Client Chats with Footlogix”
(Educator: Nikki Fraser)
1:00 - 4:00pm (afternoon class)
Cost: $99 *includes kit & Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Beverly with questions: visagebh@bellsouth.net
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CLASSROOM #4
Light Elegance: “LE 318: Nail-itecture 2.0: Mastering Traditional & Dual Forms”
(Educator: Ashley Biasella)
9:00am - 4:45pm
$195 *includes Lunch, kit & Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Tina Heinl with questions: tina@lightelegance.com
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CLASSROOM #5
North American School of Podology (NASP): “Pedicuring Diabetic, Elderly, and Other At-Risk Clients”
(Educator: Vicki Malo & Team)
9:00am - Noon (morning)
$75 *includes Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
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"Advanced Pedicure Techniques: Safe. Skilled. Specialized.”
(Educator: Vicki Malo & Team)
1:00pm - 4:00pm (afternoon)
$65 *includes Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Vicki with questions: vmalo@podology.net
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CLASSROOM #6
Profiles Backstage: “Mani Magic”
(Educator: Ami McClure)
9:00am - Noon (morning)
$99 *includes Certificate & full kit
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
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“3-D Nail Art - Fall/Halloween Edition”
(Educator: Ami McClure)
1:00 - 4:00pm (afternoon)
$99 *includes Certificate & full kit
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Ami with questions: profilesgirl@mac.com
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CLASSROOM #7
Magic Gel/Nail Innovations: “Strong & Structured: A Modern Nail Architecture Class”
(Educator Darcy Olin)
8:30am - Noon (morning)
$50 (without kit & includes Certificate; 2 kit options as add ons for 25% off)
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
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“One-Stroke Mastery: Rose Ensemble“
(Educator: Laura Barber)
1:00 - 4:30pm (afternoon)
$50 (without kit & includes Certificate; 2 kit options as add ons for 25% off)
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Darcy with questions: Darcy@MagicGelUSA.com
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The Elkmont Room (in between Classrooms 7 & 8)
SO Gel Nails: "Celestial Magnetics Nail Art Class”
(Educator: Denise Miller)
9:00am - Noon (morning)
$59.99 *includes kit & Certificate
Link for more information & to register - CLICK HERE
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“Mastering HEMA Free Gels”
(Educator: DeAnn Damron)
1:00pm - 4:45pm (afternoon)
$99 *includes kit & Certificate
Link for info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Becky Bunnell with questions: becky@sogelnails.com
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CLASSROOM #8
Creative Ballance Beauty Supply: “Fully COVR’D - Full Coverage Tips”
(Educators: Mary Ellon Ballance & Team)
9:30am - Noon (morning)
Cost: $150 *includes class kit & certificate of attendance
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
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“Mapped & Mastered - Character Nail Art”
(Educator: Mary Ellon Ballance & Team)
1:00pm - 4:30pm (afternoon)
Cost: $150 *includes class kit & certificate of attendance
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Mary Ellon with questions: maryellon@me.com
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CLASSROOM #9
Johens: “Micro One Stroke with 3D Effects”
(Educator: Henrietta Almasi)
10:00am - 3:00pm
$175 *includes certificate & special surprises, plus discount code to shop in advance
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Henrietta with questions: almasiheni@yahoo.com
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CLASSROOM #10
Glitz Accessories & Such: “Nail Art Masterclass”
(Educator: Nancy Tran)
9:30am - Noon (morning = Gel Extension, 3D Flower, Encapsulated Glitter)
$199 *includes kit & Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
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“Nail Art Masterclass”
1:30 - 4:00pm (afternoon = Builder Gel, Crystals & Foil + Social Media)
$199 *includes kit & Certificate
Link for info & to register - CLICK HERE
BOTH CLASSES with PRICE BREAK: $379
Email Nancy with questions: info@glitzaccessoriesandsuch.com
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CLASSROOM #11
PodoSafe: “PodoSafe Pedicare Delux Master Class”
(Educator: Paisley Howze)
1:30pm - 4:15pm (afternoon only)
Cost: $150 *includes kit & Certificate
Link for more information & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Paisley with questions: education@ThePaisleyEffect.com
Event Day Classes - Sunday, July 12th, 2026
Sunday Nail Tech Event Day Classes: these are complimentary nail technician education led by brand educators & are included with your show ticket for education during the show. The 1 hour demo or lecture classes feature open seating, so arrive 15 minutes before classes begin & you're welcome to stand along the walls if all seats are taken.
CLASSROOM #1
10:30 - 11:30am
Famous Names
(Educator: TBD)
TBA
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12:30pm - 1:30
Creative Ballance
(Educator: TBD)
TBA
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2:30pm - 3:30
Glitz Accessories & Such
(Educator: Nancy Tran)
TBA
CLASSROOM #2
10:30 - 11:30am
Gehwol
(Educator: TBD)
TBA
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12:30pm - 1:30
Well Nail
(Educator: Denise Baich)
TBA
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2:30pm - 3:30
Visage Prof. Supply
(Educator: Beverly Henderson)
TBA
CLASSROOM #3
10:30 - 11:30am
LeChat
(Educator: Anastasia Totty)
TBA
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12:30pm - 1:30
NASP
(Educator: Vicki Malo)
TBA
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2:30pm - 3:30
Light Elegance
(Educator: TBD)
TBA
Monday Workshops - July 13th, 2026
Monday Nail Tech Workshops: Hands-on & seminar nail technician education led by brand educators.
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CLASSROOM #1
MediNail Learning Center: "How Dermastat Measures Your Client's Need for Dry Skin Foot Care Treatment”
(Educator: Dr. Spalding & Dr. Scott Kantro, DPM)
9:00am - Noon (morning only)
$60.58 *includes a Dermastat device & Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Sheryl Morgan with questions: sherylmorgan59@gmail.com
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CLASSROOM #2
Nail Flight USA
(Educator: Renee Westmoreland)
9:00am - Noon (morning class)
Cost: TBD *includes kit & certificate
Link for more info & to register - COMING SOON!
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TBA
Noon - ?
Cost: TBD *includes kit & certificate
Link for more info & to register - COMING SOON!
Email Renee Westmoreland with questions: scarbedazzles@gmail.com
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CLASSROOM #3
Boujee Thang
(Educators: TBA)
Hours: TBD
Cost: TBD
Link for more info & to register - COMING SOON!
Email Chevelle Chu with questions: chevellechu@yahoo.com
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CLASSROOM #4
Gehwol Footcare: "The Future of Foot & Nail Care: GEHWOL Relaunch + Advanced Nail Restoration”
(Educators: Kelly Diaz & team)
9:00am - 4:00pm *lunch from Noon - 1:00pm
$165 *includes Certificate & Pro Kit
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Kelly Diaz with questions: kelly.diaz@gehwolfootcare.com
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CLASSROOM #5
Blue Amber Nails
(Educator: Anna Wesolowska)
Hours: TBD
Cost: TBD
Link for more info & to register - COMING SOON!
Email Anna with questions: nailartbyania@gmail.com
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CLASSROOM #6
Body & Sole Wellness Spa: “The Mind–Body–Sole Connection: Smokies Holistic Foot Care Workshop 2026”
(Educator: Dawn Durocher)
9:00am - Noon (morning)
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1:00 - 4:00pm (afternoon)
$97 *includes swag bag & Certificate
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Dawn with questions: hello@bodyandsolewellnessspa.com
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CLASSROOM #7
CND/PinkPro Beauty Supply: “CND Shellac Look & Learn Training Class”
(Educator:Debbie Harris)
10:00am - Noon (morning)
$25 *includes swag bag
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
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“CND Plexigel Look & Learn Training Class”
(Educator: Debbie Harris)
1:00 - 3:00pm (afternoon)
$25 *includes swag bag
Link for more info & to register - CLICK HERE
Email Jennifer Clark with questions: jennifer.clark@fstanning.com
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CLASSROOM #8
Uniquely Created Bling
(Educator: Apryll Cook)
Hours: TBD
Cost: TBD
Link for more info & to register - COMING SOON!
Email Apryll with questions: apryllcook@gmail.com
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CLASSROOM #9
Paloma Glow
(Educator: TBD)
Hours: TBD
Cost: TBD
Link for more info & to register - COMING SOON!
Email Paloma Glow Team with questions: info@palomaglow.com