What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed70 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
2-4 hours per week. Students will be asked to practice everything they have learnedClass Experience
Students will learn the basics of balloon from a professional balloon modeller. No previous experience is required. Lock Twist: How to twist balloon bubbles and keep them secure. Ear Twist: How to make a small balloon bubble and twist it (ear twist) which forms a bubble which resembles an ear. This can be used to make an ear such as on a reddy bear balloon model. Inflating: How to correctly inflate a modelling balloon and the different types of balloon pumps available on the market. Balloon Types: There are various types of balloons used by balloon modellers worldwide. Students will learn the different types and what each type are used for. Getting Creative: Students will learn and make the following balloon models: Dogs, flower on a stem, hats, teddy bears, swords, guns, motorbikes and more!
Other Details
Supply List
It's advised that students have modelling balloons during the class and a balloon pump. Ideally professional modelling balloons.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have more than 25 years experience in the professional entertainment industry. I started out as a freelance TV presenter/reporter for Local life TV (LLTV) in Peterborough, UK.
Two years later, I reinvented myself as a children's entertainer. My main skills/services are balloon modelling, ventriloquism and children's magic show.
I have been a Principal and teacher at my own performing arts school in Blackpool, UK for several years.
I'm also a pantomime actor/director/script writer/producer/casting director.
I've been a member of Equity, the trade union for people working in the entertainment industry since 2004.
I teach balloon modelling, theatre acting and ventriloquism at Outschool.
I'm Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checked and on the DBS Update Service, which keeps my certificate up to date.
PLASE NOTE: It is Outschool's policy that all classes are recorded and they are automatically recorded once the class has started.
Reviews
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$30
per sessionMeets on demand
70 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-18
Financial Assistance
Tutoring
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