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Table of Contents

What is OzJam? ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2

When is OzJam? ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Where is OzJam? ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2

OzJam Schedule ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Meet the Instructors ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4

Sunday Program .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Sunday Class Descriptions ..................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Monday Program ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Monday Class Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Tuesday Program .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16

Tuesday Class Descriptions ................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Jam Room Classes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18

Jam Room And Jam Room Competitions ...............................................................................................................................................................................20

The Venue ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport ..........................................................................................................................................................................................21

Getting to the Venue .........................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Stamford Plaza Sydney, Airport - Map ...........................................................................................................................................................................21

Accommodation Options ...............................................................................................................................................................................................22

Airport Shuttle Bus .........................................................................................................................................................................................................23

Car Parking at Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport ...............................................................................................................................................................23

Public Transport .............................................................................................................................................................................................................23

OzJam Registrations ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................24

How to Register ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................24

Payment Plan Details .........................................................................................................................................................................................................24

The Jeff Hayes Visionary Scholarship .....................................................................................................................................................................................25

How to Apply ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................25

Exclusive CBA Testing for OzJam 2018 Delegates ..................................................................................................................................................................26

OzJam 2016 Photographs ......................................................................................................................................................................................................27

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What is OzJam?

OzJam is a Qualatex event. It originated in 2011, created for the community of Entertainers, Twisters, Decorators, Retailers, Newcomers and Balloon enthusiasts who come together to learn, create, educate and network with one another.

When is OzJam?

Sunday 19 August 2018 - Morning classes

- Open Decor Build, learn as you go with the OzJam 2018 Presenters

- A night of freeform Jamming, including the After Dark Games, 11.00pm onwards in the AV8 Bar

Monday 20 August 2018 - A Massive Schedule of classes, with world class Instructors

- Combine fun and skills testing with Jam Room competitions

- JamRoom Circles, hosted by Instructors and Delegates

- JamRoom After Dark, 11.00pm onwards in the AV8 Bar

Tuesday 21 August 2018 - Open JamRoom with the OzJam 2018 Presenters

- New Round Tables and More classes

- Closing Ceremony including Competition Winners

Where is OzJam?

OzJam 2018 is conveniently held at the Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport

Address: Corner of Robey & O’Riordan Streets, Mascot NSW 2020

Phone: +61 2 9317 2200

Fax: + 61 2 9669 1116

Website: www.stamford.com.au

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OzJam 2018 Schedule

Sunday 19 August Time: 9.00am-2.00pm

Each Instructor will be building a piece of the Year Book themed décor, coordinated by Ray Stewart. Work alongside our amazing Instructors, learn and have

a go at new techniques, which the Instructors’ will elaborate further on during their classes. Get to know your fellow Year Book classmates over Soda Pops,

Cutie Dolls and Cadillacs!

For all the Newbies and First-time OzJammers, induction will be 4.30-5.00pm.

The largest JamRoom in the southern hemisphere opens 7.00-10.30pm and, officially for the first time, JamRoom After Dark, 10.30pm-2.00am in the AV8 Bar,

Pippity-Pop and Matt Falloon will host the After Dark Games.

Monday 20 August Time: 8.00am–2.00am

A Jam-packed day of education and fun! Select from 12 classes throughout the day. There is something for everyone!

The JamRoom opens 8.00am-5.30pm and 7.00-10.30pm. Freeform Jamming, and a bit of socialising, JamRoom After Dark, AV8 Bar, 10.30pm–2.00am.

Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea provided.

Tuesday 21 August Time: 8.30am–3.15pm

Round Tables, more classes and even more cramming with your final jam!

The choice is yours, have fun and master your new techniques.

The closing ceremony and announcement of competition winners.

Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea provided.

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Meet the Instructors

Chris Adamo, CBA, The Balloon Crew Sydney, Balloons Online

Founder of The Balloon Crew Sydney and the online balloon gift and decor company: Balloons Online (www.balloons.com.au). With a network of over 27 partner businesses around Australia, Chris was introduced to the balloon industry over 20 years ago and proudly established his own business in 2004. Drawing from an IT, design and construction background and driven by a thirst to continually reinvent the wheel, Chris brings a diverse range of specialities and products to his business and clients. Chris has featured in the 2016 Qualatex calendar, the American balloon industry digital ezine Elevated Events 2016 and multiple articles in the publication Balloon Images 2017. He offers some quick and insightful tips and tricks via his YouTube channel and has taught for the Australian balloon industry associations (2016), Qualatex Q-Tour (2017), Australian Balloon Convention (2017) and is proud to be teaching and managing the after-party décor at the World Balloon Convention (2018).

Chris and his team specialise in the Australian corporate market and have long lasting relationships with some of Sydney's largest event coordinators and stylists. He prides himself as being the trusted, reliable and creative choice for balloon gift and décor, pushing the limits with balloon design. His main skills include: Organic balloon design - Large Sculpture design and construction - Framing - Vinyl Printing - Social Media - Google SEO - Online Marketing – Website design - Business Systems - Efficiency & Management - Balloon Drops - Corporate relationships

Chris’ OzJam schedule includes:

Sunday – Event Deco Business (with David Taylor, CBA)

Foyer Décor – Soda Pops (with Cam Woody, CBA)

Monday – Design, Inflate, Create (Repeated in the afternoon)

Tuesday – Deco Tool Box (with Cam Woody, CBA)

David Brenion and Shana Brenion, Nifty Balloons, USA

David has been a balloon artist and performer for over 20 years. He has performed his show for audiences all over the

world, and is currently a regularly scheduled performer at Downtown Disney in beautiful Southern California. Shana left

her corporate day-job in 2006 and has never once regretted it! Today, they are two of the most sought-after children's

entertainers in Los Angeles. Dave and Shana have been sponsored instructors at professional events since 2011, have

made several television appearances, and get invited to all the cool kids' parties!

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The Brenion’s OzJam schedule includes:

Sunday – Foyer Décor - Cutie Dolls

Monday – Performance Class

Tuesday - Jam Room Pop-Up David: Lights, Camera, Action

Shana: Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty

Dominic Cassidy, CBA & Keith Stirman, CBA, The Balloon Brothers, All Things Fun, United Kingdom

As retailers, decorators, and entertainers, there is nothing these two cannot do with balloons. This includes

their successful online/high street retail store, All Things Fun.

With backgrounds in engineering, they are used to being innovative yet efficient, and are known for creating

and teaching super sellable designs that earn high Profits! Teaching at industry conferences such as The

Qualatex Event, the World Balloon Convention 2012, 2014, they were the Masters of Ceremonies for the

Opening of WBC 2016 in New Orleans, Ballooniversity, JBAN, touring the United States and Canada on The

British Balloon Adventure parts 1 & 2 has allowed Dom and Keith the opportunity to meet balloon professionals worldwide and share their top tips for selling

and creating deco-twisted decor to go and other retail-friendly arrangements. The Brother’s most popular decor pieces have featured on the cover of Balloon

Images magazine, as well as in the Qualatex Calendar.

Dominic, better known as Wacky Dee, has a contagious entrepreneurial spirit and his flair for drama creates an enjoyable learning experience that's bound

to make an impact! Because Dom sees the joy balloons can provide, he wants to help other industry professionals realise their potential and learn how to

always price their work for profit.

Keith has more than 20 years experience twisting and entertaining, helping him to win several business awards. As a magician, balloon twister, decorator,

and general entertainer, Keith believes staying diverse is what keeps their business profitable - even in a tough economy.

The Balloon Brothers’ OzJam schedule includes:

Sunday – Foyer Décor - Year Book

Monday – The Retail Showdown and Décor to Go

Tuesday – Quick Link Décor

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Matt Falloon, Matt Falloon and His Trained Balloons

Matt has been entertaining with balloons for 20 years, known throughout the community for his

finger-busting designs, Matt’s philosophy is entertainment first!

With this in mind, he built a balloon show that has made him one of Sydney’s most unique and

popular variety entertainers. He is also popular as an international instructor, having taught all

over Australia, as well as the USA, the Netherlands, England, New Zealand and Israel.

An innovator in the industry, Matt has designed and produced many new techniques, tools, and

concepts that are now used world-wide.

Matt’s OzJam schedule includes:

Sunday – Twisting Beginners Class (with Pippity-Pop)

Jam Room Valedictorian, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

Phileas Flash, Flash Balloons, Canada

Phileas Flash (aka Rupert Appleyard) has been capturing hearts worldwide with his brilliant brand of balloon art for over

thirteen years. Armed only with a little wit, a lot of talent and a big bag of balloons, he has travelled all over the globe

entertaining audiences and building breath-taking balloon sculptures.

He has performed for Hollywood celebrities, won international awards, twisted balloons for Dukes and Duchesses and features

frequently on television and notable social media networks. In 2016 he appeared on American broadcaster AMC’s award

winning image spot “Life Imitates AMC” where he was commissioned to make balloon versions of characters from two of their

hottest shows – ‘The Walking Dead’ and ‘Into the Badlands’.

Phileas’ OzJam schedule includes:

Sunday – Foyer Décor – Drive-Thru Décor (Cadillac)

Monday – Unleash Your Creativity

Monday - Jam Room Pop-Up, Michael Jackson’s Chimp

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Tina Giunta, CBA, Shivoo Balloons

Shivoo Balloons commenced as a home-based business in Melbourne, Australia, 16 years ago. Over the years, Shivoo has grown

from a modest small decorating business that only worked on private parties, to now dealing with large-scale functions and

corporate events. By 2009, Shivoo had outgrown the family home and moved to its current location in a studio warehouse.

Tina has been part of the Balloon Artist and suppliers Association of Victoria since 2007 in roles such as State Rep, Vice President

and President. In 2012, she was awarded the Treb Heining Pioneer Visionary Scholarship to attend the World Balloon

Convention in Dallas, Texas USA and, the same year, received the BASA-A industry recognition award for her outstanding

contributions to our industry. Tina’s work has featured in several issues of the international publication of Images Magazine

and has won numerous awards including 1st prize for her Medium sculpture at ABC2015.

Tina strongly believes that “learning should never stop and education is the key to success. Sure, attending Qualatex Tour Israel will teach you many wonderful

new balloon designs and techniques, but it will also motivate and inspire you and give you the confidence and enthusiasm to challenge yourself to grow”.

Tina has been a Qualatex instructor in Australia since 2009 and taught internationally for the first time at WBC 2016 and again in 2018. She loves sharing her

knowledge and passion for balloons and the balloon industry. In 2017, Tina was a Q-Tour presenter in Australia, Israel and across the USA.

Tina’s OzJam schedule includes:

Tuesday – Manic Organic (with Cam Woody, CBA) and Selling Secrets (with David Taylor, CBA)

Nifty Nicole greg, CBA, Nifty Entertainment

Nicole, a self-taught specialised balloon twister, has a background in music, and draws inspiration from the creative sides that

both these talents provide. She started her business Nifty Entertainment presents Twisted Balloons in early 2009, and it

quickly grew into a very successful enterprise, incorporating skills from twisting to decorating, birthday parties to corporate

events.

Nicole has won awards over the years but none are more memorable that her first prize at the inaugural OzJam of 2011,

followed closely by her first prize for Best Corporate Image at BASA Titanic Convention 2012. In 2013 Nicole made her

Australian teaching debut as a presenter for BASA Adelaide, BASA A Gold Coast and OzJam as well as International webinars,

and capped off her remarkable year completing her CBA. 2014 and 2015 marked Nifty’s international teaching debut at Florida

Super Jam, OzJam and BASA A Gold Coast.

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She also produced and released five instructional DVD’s, and had designs featured in Balloon Magic – The Magazine. In 2016 she was invited to teach at the

Inaugural Balloon Camp, organised by BASA Vic held in Melbourne, as well as teaching at OzJam in Sydney. In 2018 she will make her debut as the first

Australian twister presenting at WBC, San Diego as well as being a part of The Reunion team for OzJam.

Nicole has been inspired by the balloon industry and is honoured to be a part of such an amazing industry. The Queen of Quick Links (as named by her peers)

Nicole is Living the dream and loving it!

Nifty’s OzJam schedule includes:

Monday – Storytime with Nifty Photo Frames (with Jeff Hayes)

Tuesday – Twisting and Entertaining (with Tennille Koelma, CBA)

Monday - Jam Room Pop-Up, Seal of Approval

Jeff Hayes, Seriously Twisted!!!

Over 30 years experience with balloons and fifty years performing, Jeff is recognised worldwide as one of Australia's premier

balloon artists. He has performed extensively throughout Tasmania and the Australian mainland, and has also performed in

Asia, the USA and the Mediterranean.

A firm believer in education and continuing professional development, Jeff has amassed a huge collection of instructional

materials and is a frequent attendee at conventions and jams. He has given back to the industry, authoring five books and

five DVDs on the art of Balloon Sculpting and has been fortunate enough to have been a regular instructor at conventions in

Australia and the US.

Having been acknowledged as an Icon of the Australian Balloon Entertainment Industry, Jeff is delighted to continue his

association with OzJam. It seems particularly fitting, as the grand old man of Australian balloon twisting, that Jeff will be the

Dean of OzJam 2018's High School Reunion

Jeff’s OzJam schedule includes:

Monday – Storytime with Nifty Photo Frames (with Nifty Nicole, CBA)

Monday - Jam Room Pop-Up, 101 Inflations

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Pip Milford-Hughes, Pippity-Pop, New Zealand

Pippity-Pop, one of New Zealand’s leading and most creative ‘Balloonologists’. Pip loves challenging herself to create the

most amazing and unique designs for her clients. Pip has lectured within New Zealand and taught in Australia, The

Netherlands, London, Florida, Las Vegas, Japan, and Kansas, and has featured in Balloon Magic – The Magazine.

Pip works with an international film unit, creating a menagerie of complex balloon animal sculptures and associated props.

Through the magic of television, the balloon creations look like they are being twisted by a six foot gorilla. Talk about exciting

and entertaining work stories!

Zoo Moo TV is viewed in over 30 countries. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZsefooj8bk)

Pip’s OzJam schedule includes:

Sunday – Twisting Beginners Class (with Matt Falloon)

Jam Room Valedictorian, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

Ray Stewart, CBA, Impact Balloons

Ray has been servicing the balloon industry since 2006, both as a retailer and more recently from a home based operation. His

business, Impact Balloons, provides clients with balloon based marketing and décor. Ray has served for many years on association

and convention committees including the popular Balloon Camp Australia. He currently holds the position of President for The

Victorian Balloon Artists and Suppliers Association.

Balloon associations and industry suppliers have utilised Ray as an instructor across Australia. He was on the teaching staff for both

the Adelaide ‘Titanic Launch’ Convention in 2011 and the ‘Titanic Event’ in 2012. 2015 saw Ray join the OzJam Instructor team in

the role of theme décor designer. Ray is very pleased to, once again, be part of the OzJam team.

Ray’s OzJam schedule includes:

Sunday – Foyer Décor - Coordination of the Year Book themed build

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David Taylor, CBA, Mad Balloons

Even after 25 years in the industry, David’s passion for education and training is still as bright as ever. He has a B Ed degree

(English and History Major) from Sydney University. He has a big focus on pricing and profits in his classes for businesses, and

this is evidenced in the growth and success of MAD Balloons.

David has been an instructor for Qualatex since 2007 and has taught in Australia, New Zealand and the USA. He was an instructor

at WBC 2010 and WBC 2012. He was the coordinator of the successful world record balloon drop at ABC 2012 in Australia. He

is also a regular member of the CBA testing panel. He taught in Melbourne and Auckland for the Q-Tour in February 2017 and is

looking forward to teaming up with Tina Giunta and Chris Adamo in two very exciting business classes of OzJam 2018.

David’s OzJam schedule includes:

Sunday – Event Deco Business (with Chris Adamo, CBA)

Tuesday – Selling Secrets (with Tina Giunta, CBA)

Cam Woody, CBA, Executive Art Director of Publications, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS

Since earning her BFA in Graphic Design from Fort Hays State University, Cam has been putting her creative talents to good

use throughout her career. She worked at an ad agency for seven years as a graphic designer before coming to Pioneer

Balloon Company. Shortly after joining Pioneer, Cam earned her Certified Balloon Artist designation in 1994. Ever since

then, she’s been inspiring balloon professionals by producing artistic, sellable designs for Balloon Images Magazine.

Cam’s position as Executive Art Director of Balloon Images gives her the unique opportunity to work with and learn from

the industry’s best balloon instructors. She loves sharing what she has learned and her passion for balloons with others.

Cam’s expertise has led her to teach at industry events around the world.

Cam’s OzJam schedule includes:

Sunday – Foyer Décor - Soda Pops

Monday – Creative Columns

Tuesday – Manic Organic (with Tina Giunta, CBA) and Deco Tool Box (with Chris Adamo, CBA)

So, how’s it looking so far?

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Sunday Program

Time Mascot A Mascot B Mascot C Kingsford Botany

9.00 - 10.30am

Entertaining Business

Jay Jay, CBA & Tennille Koelma, CBA

Twisting Beginners Class Matt Falloon &

Pippity Pop

Event Deco Business Dave Taylor, CBA

& Chris Adamo, CBA

Stock Room Admin Access Only

Morning Tea (Kurnell Room)

11.00 - 12.30pm

Foyer Décor Soda Pops

Cam Woody, CBA & Chris Adamo, CBA

Foyer Décor Cutie Dolls

David & Shana Brenion

Foyer Décor Year Book

Keith Stirman, CBA & Dom Cassidy, CBA

Foyer Décor Cadillac

Phileas Flash

Stock Room Admin Access Only

Lunch (Kurnell Room)

1.30 - 3.30pm

Foyer Décor Soda Pops

Cam Woody, CBA & Chris Adamo, CBA

Foyer Décor Cutie Dolls

David & Shana Brenion

Foyer Décor Year Book

Keith Stirman, CBA & Dom Cassidy, CBA

Foyer Décor Cadillac

Phileas Flash

Stock Room Admin Access Only

3.30 - 4.30pm

Afternoon Tea (Kurnell Room)

OPENING CEREMONY (Foyer)

4.30 - 5.00pm

Freshman Introduction (Newbies)

7.00 - 10.30pm

JAM ROOM Freeform Jamming

(Jamming continues in AV8 BAR until 2.00am)

Stock Room Admin Access Only

10.30pm - 2.00am

Jam Room After Dark AV8 Bar - Pippity Pop & Matt Falloon to host After Dark Games

Class content and instructors subject to change without prior notice

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Sunday Class Descriptions

Entertaining Business with Jay Jay, CBA and Tennille Koelma, CBA Twisting Beginners Class with Matt Falloon and Pippity-Pop Event Deco Business with David Taylor, CBA and Chris Adamo, CBA Cam Woody, CBA – Sweet Treat Ice-Cream Sodas Join Cam and Chris Adamo as they add a little sugar to the reunion décor. Learn how to create giant Ice-Cream Columns using Qualatex Quick Links. These versatile, long lasting giant sodas can be used for a variety of occasions – from Candy to 50’s themed parties. Dave and Shana Brenion – Cutie Dolls: Beyond the Call of Cutie Shana’s Cutie Doll design is a guaranteed crowd pleaser, and uses no technique more advanced than a pinch twist. This human-figure base can be modified into a caricature of almost anyone, even an entire Princess Royal Court! In this class, Shana will teach several new variations, never before released, as well as an adorably up-sized Cutie that makes a perfect delivery sculpture. Keith Stirman, CBA and Dominic Cassidy, CBA – Year Book Be part of the team as we build a fully interactive High School Year Book with built in photo opportunity. Being part of this Big Build will be exciting and fun and you may learn a thing or two along the way. A fully hands-on class, building the giant book and creating a checker-board tiled floor area with balloon tiles – A real WOW factor.

Phileas Flash – Drive-Thru Decor Place your orders to help Phileas Flash create some twisted 1950’s drive-thru décor in this fun session. The special feature of this matinee presentation will be building a life-sized Cadillac photo frame that is sure to make your popcorn pop. So, don’t just hang about revving your engines, put your pedal to the medal and get to the Drive-Thru before the credits roll. Highly saleable and lots of fun, photo opportunities are all the rage right now and Phileas will show you how to create a super cool, 1950’s Cadillac that will drive your clients wild and make you the toast of any town! The theme décor you learn in this class is suitable for intermediate to advanced twisters.

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Monday Program

Time Mascot A Mascot B – JAM ROOM Mascot C Kingsford Botany

8.00 - 10.00am

Creative Columns Cam Woody, CBA

Jam Class 1: Pippity-Pop Competition 1: Pace Yourself

Jam Class 2 & 3: simultaneous Volunteer & Delegate

Unleash Your Creativity

Phileas Flash

Storytime with Nifty Photo Frames

Nifty Nicole, CBA & Jeff Hayes

Stock Room Admin Access Only

Morning Tea (Kurnell Room)

10.15 - 12.15pm

Design, Inflate, Create

Chris Adamo, CBA

Jam Class 4: Jeff Hayes Competition 2: 101 Inflations

Jam Class 5 & 6: simultaneous Volunteer & Delegate

Performance Class David & Shana

Brenion

The Retail Showdown Keith Stirman, CBA & Dominic Cassidy, CBA

Stock Room Admin Access Only

Lunch (Kurnell Room)

1.15 - 3.15pm

Creative Columns Cam Woody, CBA

Jam Class 7: Phileas Flash Competition 3:

Michael Jacksons' Chimp Jam Class 8 & 9:

simultaneous Volunteer & Delegate

Performance Class David & Shana

Brenion

Décor to Go Keith Stirman, CBA & Dominic Cassidy, CBA

Stock Room Admin Access Only

Afternoon Tea (Kurnell Room)

3.30 - 5.30pm

Design, Inflate, Create

Chris Adamo, CBA

Jam Class 10: Matt Falloon Competition 4: Mystery Box

Jam Class 11 & 12: simultaneous Volunteer & Delegate

5.30 - 8.30pm Freeform Jamming 8.30-10.30pm Renegade Acts

Unleash Your Creativity

Phileas Flash

Storytime with Nifty Photo Frames

Nifty Nicole, CBA & Jeff Hayes

Stock Room Admin Access Only

10.30pm - 2.00am

Jam Room After Dark AV8 Bar - Freeform Jamming and general socialising

Class content and instructors subject to change without prior notice

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Monday Class Descriptions

Cam Woody, CBA – Cash in with Creative Columns (Repeated in the afternoon) Cam just loves playing with column designs. This class will open your mind to how versatile columns can be. She will explore different styles and techniques for creating columns, including some of today’s hottest party themes. You’ll leave this class with new and creative options to sell to your customers.

Phileas Flash - Unleash Your Creativity (Repeated in the afternoon) Join Phileas in a class that is all about looking at things differently. Using a very simple shape as a starting point, he will demonstrate how to create a multitude of amazing real world designs that will truly WOW your clients. You will be surprised and delighted with the variety of patterns he teaches you (from animals to Sci-Fi) that all begin exactly the same and look so different. But this class isn’t about teaching you designs, it is about unlocking your creativity, so it culminates with a light-hearted contest where you will make your own jammed creation and maybe even win a prize. Small sculptures and jamming techniques, suitable for intermediate to advanced twisters.

Nifty Nicole, CBA and Jeff Hayes - Story Time Party Photo Frames (Repeated in the afternoon) Are there just some characters from some of your favourite stories that you would love to learn to create?? If so … then Storytime with Nifty Nicole and Seriously Twisted!!! Jeff Hayes is the class you want. In this class we are going to create designs to completely theme a party, from wristables, tiaras to larger designs and centrepieces, and of course the party stopping photo frame. Whether you are a twister, deco twister or a decorator, Nicole will make these designs quick, easy and effective, bringing your designs to the next level and up selling that event – “Did you want a photo frame with that party package?”

Chris Adamo, CBA - Design, Inflate, Create (Repeated in the afternoon) Ever wanted to design and build a three dimensional balloon building? Of course you have! Join Chris as he goes through a simple design process that is easy. Easy to conceptualise, easy to pitch to a client and even easier to build. Once designed we will break into groups and build our creations.

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David and Shana Brenion – Balloon Performance Class (Repeated in the afternoon) A balloon show is more than just great balloons. To entertain an audience, you must make them care about YOU first, and then they will care about your balloons. In this class, David will teach you to build a show from the simplest ideas, focusing on how to use balloons to connect with an audience. The skills you will learn have been refined by David on the stage over many years, including how to create a routine, how to tie multiple routines together to create a show and, most importantly, how to make any audience laugh! Oh, and you will ALSO learn some great balloon sculptures! Keith Stirman, CBA and Dominic Cassidy, CBA - The Retail Showdown

This class with the Balloon Brothers is a fun-filled action-packed 120 minutes that will get YOU thinking about how to identify customer groups, develop a variety of price points, create and showcase top-selling designs, use award-winning sales techniques, and – most importantly – how to price your work! While this class is mostly based on theories and principles that will make your retail business a success, you’ll also see a variety of designs that work with all these key points, and you’ll participate in a game show setting that keeps the pace moving and knowledge flowing! Décor to Go: Sick of being a delivery driver? Want to spend more time in your store making more balloons? Join Dom and Keith as they share with you their ideas on Décor to Go! You’ll walk out of this class with a complete range of best-selling, quick, easy, and highly profitable designs that your customers will love.

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Tuesday Program

Time Mascot A Mascot B and C – JAM ROOM Kurnell Room Kingsford Botany Foyer

8.30-9.30am Repeated 9.30-10.30am

Social Media Zoe Adams-Jones, CBA

& Sarah Courtney (Round Table)

Jam Class 13: David Brenion Competition 5:

Lights, Camera, Action Jam Class 14 & 15:

simultaneous Volunteer & Delegate

Selling Secrets Tina Giunta, CBA & David Taylor, CBA

(Round Table)

Twisting & Entertaining Tennille Koelma, CBA & Nifty Nicole, CBA

(Round Table)

Stock Room Admin Access Only

Deco Tool Box Chris Adamo, CBA

& Cam Woody, CBA (Round Table)

Morning Tea (Kurnell Room)

10.45 - 12.30pm

Manic Organic Cam Woody, CBA &

Tina Giunta, CBA

Jam Class 16: Shana Brenion Competition 6:

Lefty Loosey, Right Tighty Jam Class 17 & 18:

simultaneous Volunteer & Delegate

Quick Link Décor

Keith Stirman, CBA & Dominic Cassidy, CBA

Stock Room Admin Access Only

Lunch (Kurnell Room)

1.30 - 3.15pm

Manic Organic Cam Woody, CBA &

Tina Giunta, CBA

Jam Class 19: Nifty Nicole, CBA Competition 7:

Seal of Approval Jam Class 21 & 22:

simultaneous Volunteer & Delegate

Quick Link Décor

Keith Stirman, CBA & Dominic Cassidy, CBA

Stock Room Admin Access Only

Afternoon Tea (Kurnell Room)

GRADUATION (Mascot B and C) - Jam Room Competition Winners will be Announced

Class content and instructors subject to change without prior notice

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Tuesday Class Descriptions

Round Tables (Two sittings) Social Media with Zoe Adams-Jones, CBA and Sarah Courtney Selling Secrets with Tina Giunta, CBA and David Taylor, CBA Twisting and Entertaining with Tennille Koelma, CBA and Nifty Nicole, CBA Deco Tool Box with Cam Woody, CBA and Chris Adamo, CBA Cam Woody, CBA and Tina Giunta, CBA – Manic Organic (Repeated in the afternoon) Many balloon artists fear the Organic Style because it seems to have no rules …. And this goes against everything we have learnt and practiced over the years! Does the OCD in you keep you from even giving it a try? Then we have the class for you! Cam and Tina will guide you through the methodology behind the organic style, including the very important Principles and Elements of design. Together we will take a look at why some organic designs look good and others don’t. And then play with making some beautiful organic designs and colours of your own. Keith Stirman, CBA and Dominic Cassidy, CBA – 10 Reason to Love Quick Link Décor (Repeated in the afternoon) If you haven’t already joined the Quick Link revolution, now’s your chance to climb aboard the Q-train. Keith and Dom have dramatically increased their offerings to retail and corporate customers with the power and versatility of the Quick Link. During this class, the Balloon Brothers will share ten of their top designs involving the Quick Link. From arches to walls to characters, this class has something for everyone to enjoy and use in their businesses.

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Jam Room Classes

Pump up the Jam, OzJam, because the 2018 Jam Room is going to be THE venue for all things twister! AS

well as the regularly scheduled classes, the ever-popular jam room circles and pop-up classes have been

given a brand new twist.

In response to feedback asking for more Twisting classes, as well as more jam-time, optional Pop-up micro

classes will be happening in EVERY SESSION of the Jam Room.

That’s right, learn from our international superstar guests: The inimitable

David Brenion, Shana Brenion, Pippity-Pop and Phileas Flash! But let’s not forget our home-grown heroes either:

Jeff Hayes, Nifty Nicole and Matt Falloon!

Directly after each class, the teachers will be available and accessible in the Jam Room for any questions about what

you’ve just learned. AND for the first time in OzJam history, we’re making teaching slots available for our fabulous

delegates, THAT’S YOU GUYS! Do you have a design you wish to teach, or a new technique you are simply dying to

share with the world? Here’s your chance to show off your teaching chops! We have limited volunteer positions

available, simply by registering your name on the whiteboard posted in the Jam Room.

We are strongest together, so let’s share the love, share the knowledge and share our art Form!

RENEGADES

Monday! Monday! Monday! Buckle in for the hilarious experience that will be OzJam’s first ever

Renegades show, hosted by Nifty Nicole and, the father of Australian Twisting, Jeff Hayes!

For those unfamiliar, a Renegade show is a no-holds barred variety show assembled BY the

delegates, FOR the delegates.

Are you a juggler? Magician? Ventriloquist? Comedian? Clown? Do you have a routine you love

to perform while twisting balloons? Are you building in a bit that needs an audience? Want to

do an ad-lib sketch with your friends? Or maybe you can just pressure a friend onto the stage

for the laughs!

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This is your opportunity to share the stage with our international performers, as well as maybe discover a few new ones!

The rules – acts must not be longer than 10 minutes (you will be gonged) and that’s IT. Simply register your spot on the whiteboard in the Jam Room

anytime before the Renegades start.

Let’s put on a show, get a laugh,

and maybe discover some hidden talent!

AFTER DARK GAMES

Leave your shame at the door, and gear up for

the cheeky bar room fun of the After Dark

Games.

These are the competitions that you won’t see in the Jam Room …. Enough to give you the vapours, the heebie jeebies AND the collywobbles! Discretion

is needed, even when writing this description, but let’s just say that Pippity-Pop and Matt Falloon are planning an evening guaranteed to make you

cringe, grimace and laugh until a little bit of wee comes out!

JAMMING TIMES SUNDAY Jam Room – Mascot B

7.00 - 10.30pm Jam Room After Dark – AV8 Bar

10.30pm - 2.00am MONDAY Jam Room – Mascot B

8.00am – 5.30pm 8.30 - 10.30pm Jam Room After Dark – AV8 Bar

10.30pm – 2.00am TUESDAY Jam Room – Mascot B and C

8.30am – 3.15pm

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Jam Room and Jam Room After Dark Competitions and Rules

Sunday Night

Jam Room After Dark (Social Only) - After Dark Games hosted by Pippity-Pop and Matt Falloon

Monday – Jam Room

8-10.00am Competition 1: Pace Yourself

10.15-12.15pm Competition 2: 101 Inflations

1.15-3.15pm Competition 3: Michael Jackson’s Chimp

3.30-5.30pm Competition 4: Mystery Box

Renegades

A variety show by the delegates, for the delegates.

Register on Jam Room whiteboard, anytime prior to Renegades commencing. Acts must be 10 minutes or less.

Tuesday – Jam Room

8.30-10.30am Competition 5: Lights, Camera, Action

10.45-12.30pm Competition 6: Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty

1.30-3.15pm Competition 7: Seal of Approval

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The Venue

Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport

Address: Corner of Robey & O’Riordan Streets, Mascot NSW 2020

Phone: +61 2 9317 2200

Fax: +61 22 9669 1116

Website: www.stamford.com.au

Reservations: reservations@spsa.stamford.com.au

Getting to the Venue

Stamford Plaza Sydney, Airport – Map

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Accommodation Options

Hotel Distance Contact Details OzJam 2018 Special Booking Rate

*Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport Hotel class: 4.5 stars (Special booking rate applicable)

0km

O'Riordan St, Mascot NSW 2020, Australia T: 02 9317 2200 W: www.stamford.com.au/ssa

Stamford Plaza Special Room Rate AUD$180, including free Wi-Fi and optional $30 buffet breakfast daily, available dates 17-23 August 2018. Please use the below link http://bit.ly/SPSA-Pioneer2018 or call (02) 9317 2200 Bookings must be made prior to 10 August 2018. Bookings made after this date will be subject to best available rates. All rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Quest Mascot Serviced Apartments Hotel class: 5 stars

80m

108-114 Robey St, Sydney NSW 2020 T: 02 9366 3900 W: www.questapartments.com.au

Hotel Formulae 1 (aka Ibis Budget) Hotel class: 3.5 stars

400m

5 Ross Smith Ave Mascot NSW 2020 T: 02 8339 1840 W: accorhotels.com.au/hotel/formule-1-sydney-airport

Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel Hotel class: 5 stars

3.4 km

8 Arrivals Court, Sydney International Airport NSW 2020 T: 02 9313 2500 W: www.rydges.com/accommodation

Holiday Inn Sydney Airport Hotel class: 4.5 stars

1.4km

Bourke Road & O'Riordan Street, Mascot, Botany Bay, NSW, 2020 T: 1800 669 562 W: www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels

Ibis Sydney Airport Hotel class: 3.5 stars

1.4 km

5 O'Riordan Street Mascot NSW 2020 T: 02 83398500 W: www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-3058-ibis-sydney-airport/index

IGA supermarket:

Star indicates Stamford Plaza Dot situated in top right hand corner of map is IGA location

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Airport Shuttle Bus

www.supershuttle.com.au

AUD $6.00 per person one-way.

Timetable: http://www.signaturelimousinessydney.com.au/hotelshuttles.php

Car Parking at Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport

AUD $25 per day

Car Parking at Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport is subject to availability at all times.

The parking entrance opens between 6am – 10pm, for any after hour parking please proceed to reception desk for check-in first.

For Valet Parking (when available) turn left into Hotel Driveway to be met by Concierge. Valet parking costs $40.00 per day.

For Guest Car Parking, proceed past the Hotels main driveway entrance and turn left immediately after.

Follow the signs to Level B2 (second left once under hotel and proceed down ramp).

Take a ticket from the machine at the boom gate then park on Level B2.

If you park in front of another car, please take note of the parking bay number and leave your keys with the Hotel Reception staff.

Follow the signs to access the lifts that will take you to the Hotel Lobby.

Prior to leaving the Hotel, please proceed to Front Desk to validate and pay for your parking.

Public Transport

Bus 305 - Railway Square to Mascot (Stamford Hotel), departing Stand A, Lee Street

Full timetable: Sydney Transport at www.131500.com.au or phone 131500

Taxi Estimated cost = $25.00

Distance from Sydney CBD: 6.63km

Travel time approximately: 14 min

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OzJam Registrations

FULL DELEGATE REGISTRATIONS (ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)

Early Bird Registration: $645.00 (payment in full by 30 April 2018)

Full Delegate Registration: $690.00 (payment in full by 1 August 2018)

Group Bookings (3+): First two delegates, full price, additional registrations, $500/delegate. All group delegates must

register at the same time. (Payment Plan is available with group bookings)

One day Registrations (Sunday, Monday or Tuesday): $300.00 (one off payment in full by 1 August 2018)

Registrations after 1 August will be accepted only if vacancies are or become available.

How to Register

OzJam registrations can be processed online at www.qualatex.com.au/pages/ozjam-2018

Registration forms are available for download on the following facebook pages;

OzJam Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/OzJam

Qualatex Australia Facebook - www.facebook.com/QualatexBalloonAusNZ

Otherwise contact Qualatex Balloon on 02 9905 9333 or your Qualatex Distributor to receive a registration form via fax, email or post.

Payment Plan Details

Payment plans are only available to Full Delegate Registrations

A maximum of 3 payments can be processed. See payment schedule below for details.

Notification to pay by payment plan must be received by 1 January 2018.

Full payment of all Early Bird registrations must be received by the 13 June 2018, otherwise the full delegate registration fee of $690 will be applied

Full payment of all delegate registrations must be received by 1 August 2018.

Notification of all direct deposit payments to Pioneer Balloon Australia Pty Ltd, must be made by email to Michele.knudsen@qualatex.com

Payment reference: Delegate’s surname and invoice number.

PAYMENT SCHEDULES Early Bird Registration: $645.00 = 3 Payments of $215.00 Full payment by 30 April 2018 Full Delegate Registration: $690.00 = 3 Payments of $230.00 Full payment by 1 August 2018 One Day Registration: $300.00 = Single Payment Full payment by 1 August 2018

All prices are GST inclusive.

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The Jeff Hayes Visionary Scholarship

Pioneer Balloon Australia is proud to award the Jeff Hayes Visionary Scholarship, as an encouragement to artists

in the field of Balloon Art. The Scholarship, conceived at OzJam 2013, was named honouring Jeff Hayes, a

Mentor within the industry of Australian Balloon Artists!

The successful applicant will receive a Full Delegate Package - All Access Pass, to OzJam 2018 - Class Reunion,

(valued at AUD$690.00).

OzJam continues to be the premium balloon educational event in Australia, featuring an impressive line-up of

local and international presenters.

As each balloon artists’ story is different, the application is in an open answer format, to providing businesses

and artists with equal consideration.

Previous Scholarship recipients are:

2013 Louanna Larose of Curly Lou’s Twisted Balloons

2014 Richard Kolk of Barney’s Balloons

2015 Donna Dance of BDazzledNZ Balloons

2016 Mick Sheridan (Twisted Mick) of Balloons by Design

How to Apply

Apply for the Jeff Hayes Qualatex Visionary Scholarship online at www.qualatex.com.au/pages/ozjam-2018

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Exclusive CBA Testing for OzJam 2018 Delegates

Pioneer Balloon Australia will be holding CBA testing in Sydney on Saturday 18 August for full registered OzJam 2018 delegates. If you are interested in being tested for your Certified Balloon Artist (CBA) status, please email gertie.mcguire@qualatex.com for more information.

The special OzJam price for CBA testing will be $50.00 including GST (non-refundable).

To be eligible for CBA testing on 18 August, 2018

1. you must be a registered member of the Qualatex Balloon Network

2. have successfully completed all three online examinations in the curriculum (Balloon Basics, Deliveries & Bouquets and Balloon Décor)

3. AND be a full registered OzJam 2018 delegate.

For further information, please contact:

Gertie McGuire at Pioneer Balloon Australia

Email: gertie.mcguire@qualatex.com

Ph: 02 9905 9333 Fax: 02 9905 9316

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