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Wednesday, 13 September 2006 |
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World Location: |
England |
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Decorating |
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Twister/ Entertainer |
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Balloon Biography
Dee's background rests firmly in the arts, from a young
age he was always creating and drawing and at 14 began studying for his chosen
career in Graphic Design. At the age of 20 Dee realised that the entertainer side of
his personality was much stronger so decided to make his then part time job as
a children's entertainer, which included balloon modeling, his life long
career.
Dee has now been entertaining with balloon for the past 15 years and in that
time has ran his own Balloon & Entertainment business as well as an event management
business in Northern Ireland before moving to England. He has now dedicated his
work to helping and teaching others within the Balloon & Party Industry.
Dee's balloon creations have gained him many industry awards over the years as
well as teaching all over the world. Dee is very passionate about his work and enjoys
sharing his skills with others; his teaching methods are very flamboyant and
exciting. not to be missed!
He began teaching 3 years ago and since then has taught all over the world and
at most industry conventions. Dee also currently hosts the successful Q-Jam
(Qualatex Balloon Jam) days around the UK on behalf of Pioneer Europe Ltd.
These days allow delegates to experience the full range of Qualatex latex
balloons which are popular with twisters. They have been highly successful in
helping to raise the twisting standard in the UK.
Dee runs Bezonline.com and Twistingonline.com along
with his partner Jodie Norris.
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Industry Awards
The Qualatex Event 2002
- Silver Guilt for Large Sculpture
The Qualatex Event 2003
- Gold for Centrepiece Design
- Gold for large sculpture
- Best in Show
- European Decorator of the Year
IBAC 2004
- 1st Place in Non-Round
Ballooniversity 2006
- Designer of the year 2006
- 1st Place Large Sculpture
- 1st Place Non-Round
BACI (Italy) 2007
- 2nd Place David Grist Award for Non-Round 2007
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Relevant Qualifications
- QBN Member - Qualatex Balloon Network
- CBA - Certified Balloon Artist
- QAI - Qualatex Approved Instructor
- QAA - Qualatex Approved Ambassador
- OCR - Youth Work
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Shows & Events taught at in the past 5 years:
- Spring Florist 2005 (UK)
- British Costume Association Show 2005 (UK)
- IPHS 2005 (UK)
- Korea & Taiwan Road Show 2005 (Far East)
- Spring Fair 2006
- IPS 2006 (UK)
- Summer Balloon Camp 2006 (USA)
- The NABAS Show 2006 (UK)
- Twist & Shout 2007 (USA)
- Balonalia 2007 (Poland)
- The Qualatex Event 2007 (France)
- BBMC (British Balloon Modelling Convention) 2007 (UK)
- BACI 2007 (Italy)
- The Qualatex Event 2007 (Romania)
- Clown Convention 2007 (Denmark)
- Millennium Jam 2007 (Belgium)
- Ballooniversity 2007 (USA)
- Summer Balloon Camp 2007 (USA)
- plus many wholesalers and venues around the UK
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Also check out the Bezonline Calendar for
up-to-date industry events and courses as well as the Bezonline Gallery
for photo event coverage
Bezonline Calendar - click here
Bezonline Gallery - click here |
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