Our Level 1 Balloon Basics course covers hands on, fundamental techniques to create bouquets, garlands and arches as well as job costing, health and safety, marketing, risk assessments and much more! This class includes a colour manual packed full of information for you to keep along with a certificate from NABAS.
Discover the products used in the industry
Master a range of fundamental techniques
Explore the differences between helium and air decor
Learn how to price your work correctly
Understand important topics to help you work safely
£250 10% off for NABAS members
Our Level One class has been created specifically for those with little or no experience of working with balloons. It is a full day course, covering important information about the products we use, including types of balloons, weights, gases, inflation equipment etc as well as important theory and business information.
You’ll learn a selection of designs which help you develop your confidence in the key techniques that will underpin your work going forward, and also discuss how NABAS can support you with insurance, supplier discounts, business resources and much more going forwards. We make sure that, at the end of the day, you can take photos of all your work to start your portfolio and you can take home what you’ve made.
The cost for the day is £250 per person and this covers all materials used on the day, a colour manual for you to keep and a certificate from NABAS on successful completion of the course. We limit our class numbers for Level One to 6 people to ensure that you get as much help and support as you need to leave feeling happy and confident with what you’ve learned.
Level 2 Intermediate has been designed as a natural progression from Level 1 to consolidate and develop those basic skills. You'll learn more complex techniques and work with other types of products and equipment to help expand your portfolio. This course also includes a colour manual and certificate from NABAS.
Learn more advanced techniques
Work with more specialised balloons
Practise working with framework
Discover the principles of organics
Lots of hands-on learning
Our Level Two class is a natural progression from our Level One class. This is a hands-on day where you’ll work with more types of balloons, learn advanced techniques and work with framework to help you create more complex designs.
This is a full day course which costs £250 to include all materials used on the day, a colour manual for you to keep and a certificate from NABAS on successful completion of the course. There will be a maximum of 6 students on the course so you get the help and support you need, and at the end of the day you can take photos of all your work to start your portfolio and you can take home what you’ve made.
Our range of NABAS approved courses are specifically designed to help develop your skills in more specialist areas. You will need to have done Level One as a minimum to ensure you can keep up. All classes include a set of notes for you to keep plus a certificate of completion from NABAS. Plus, with more courses being added there really is something for everyone!
Introduction to Twisting
Complete Guide to Clear Balloons
Air Filled On Trend
Everyday Corporate
Faux Flowers and Balloons
Introduction to Twisting: Learn how to work with modelling balloons to create a range of designs that will increase the perceived value of your work!
Complete Guide to Clear Balloons: Know the difference between T Balloons (previously Deco Bubbles), Aqua’s, Grabo globes and Bobo balloons? If not, this is the course for you!
Air Filled On Trend: Learn how to create a balloon ‘hug’ and marquee designs, both very versatile and super sellable!
Everyday Corporate:If corporate clients are on your wish list, this course will teach you ways to approach and work with them, along with a range of designs you can pitch to them.
Faux Flowers and Balloons: Learn how to combine balloons and artificial flowers to create stunning designs with an element of luxury.
NABAS is an independent, not for profit Trade Association focused on giving YOU the best of everything available. On our courses you learn about products from all manufacturers with no sales pitch.
Our Training programme has been a crucial part of our association since it was created in 1987 and is constantly updated and revised.
Our courses aren’t just about making pretty balloons. They cover techniques, job costing, tips and more to give you the confidence to find your own style and USP.
Build your portfolio by taking photos at the end of each course.
Our instructors all have their own balloon business so fully understand what it takes to work in the industry.
Our class sizes are small to ensure students get the most from their training. Course notes and a certificate on completion are also provided.
The course as a whole was very useful and has helped me enhance my balloon skills.
How helpful that even my silly questions were answered.
Fab day, just went too quickly. Will definitely be on more training.
Yes! It has reassured me that I am capable of doing this as a job.
Yes. Very informative, there’s more to balloons than you think.
Yes. I enjoyed it all and felt it was extremely helpful.
