GSG, a distributor of equipment and supplies for decorating apparel and creating graphics and signage, offers regular monthly classes at its five regional locations. Here’s a look at the schedule for this summer:
June 5-6 Car Wrap, Houston
Get started in the profitable vehicle wrap market with this two-day class taught by Jeff Wagner, a 3M-certified installer. Topics include design, choosing materials, and surface prep. Day two includes a full-wrap install.
June 13 Intro Intro To Screen Printing, Dallas
If you are starting up or adding apparel screen printing to your business, this class walks attendees through the process step-by-step. Using a combination of lecture and hands-on training, the instructor covers film options, screen making, inks, press set-up and registration, printing techniques, and trouble-shooting.
June 18-19 Intro To Digital Color Management, Dallas
Representatives from NazDar present this exclusive two-day class that covers color management from A to Z. It includes fundamentals, a review of popular software, calibration, linearization, setting of ink limits, and more.
June 20 Alternative Lighting, Houston
Learn about new ways to light up sign cabinets in this come-and-go event, which is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It covers LED fluorescent lightning options from a variety of major manufacturers including Principal LED, Sloan LED, USLED, Voltarc, and ZLight. Solutions will be discussed for interior, exterior, double-sided lighting and more.
Thurs. July 10 Intro To Embroidery, Baton Rouge
Learn successful embroidery techniques on a wide range of fabrics and materials as well as how to select the proper stabilizer, needle, and hoop.
Fri., July 11 Advanced Embroidery, Baton Rouge
Learn how to digitize your own embroidery designs in this one-day class. In addition to learning stitch types, artwork requirements, and how to create production-friendly designs, the class also covers appliqué and three-dimensional foam.
Fri. July 11 Intro To Screen Printing, Houston
If you are starting up or adding apparel screen printing to your business, this class walks attendees through the process step-by-step. Using a combination of lecture and hands-on training, the instructor covers film options, screen making, inks, press set-up and registration, printing techniques, and trouble-shooting.
Fri. July 18 Digital Preventative Maintenance, Dallas
Roland-trained instructors teach the proper daily cleaning methods for any large-format or inkjet printer. Also included is how to diagnose problems and make repairs as well as how to replace consumable parts.
Thurs. August 7 – Fri. August 8 Car Wrap, Houston
Get started in the profitable vehicle wrap market with this two-day class taught by Jeff Wagner, a 3M-certified installer. Topics include design, choosing materials, and surface prep. Day two includes a full-wrap install.
Thurs. August 14 Intro to Embroidery, Tulsa
Learn successful embroidery techniques on a wide range of fabrics and materials as well as how to select the proper stabilizer, needle, and hoop.
Fri. August 15 Advanced Embroidery, Tulsa
Learn how to digitize your own embroidery designs in this one-day class. In addition to learning stitch types, artwork requirements, and how to create production-friendly designs, the class also covers appliqué and three-dimensional foam.
Fri. August 15 Intro to Screen Printing, Baton Rouge
If you are starting up or adding apparel screen printing to your business, this class walks attendees through the process step-by-step. Using a combination of lecture and hands-on training, the instructor covers film options, screen making, inks, press setup and registration, printing techniques, and trouble-shooting.
Fri. August 15 Digital Preventative Maintenance, Oklahoma City
Roland-trained instructors teach the proper daily cleaning methods for any large-format or inkjet printer. Also included is how to diagnose problems and make repairs as well as how to replace consumable parts.
Fri. August 22 Alternative Lighting, Oklahoma City
Learn about new ways to light up sign cabinets in this come-and-go event, which is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It covers LED fluorescent lightning options from a variety of major manufacturers including Principal LED, Sloan LED, USLED, Voltarc, and ZLight. Solutions will be discussed for interior, exterior, double-sided lighting and more.
To register for any of these classes, contact GSG at (800) 366-1776 or by email: [email protected].
