British Balloon Modelling Convention 2007

The first British Balloon Modelling Convention (BBMC) was held as part of the British Juggling Convention 2007(BJC) in Nottingham. This was the first time a balloon modelling convention was hosted in the United Kingdom. The BBMC featured an assortment of workshops and competitions.

*BJC2007 official site [http://www.bjc2007.co.uk] .
*BBMC2007 official site [http://www.bjc2007.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=63] .

Venue

In 2007 the event was held at the Harvey Hadden Sports centre from Wednesday 11th to Friday 13th April.

Workshops

[http://www.bezonline.com Dee White] CBA (QAI) sponsored by Pioneer – [http://www.qualatex.com Qualatex]
* Twisted World of Latex - from small acorns grows large balloon trees! (Beginners)
* Twisted World of Latex - wrapping yourself up! (Advanced)

[http://www.drbobsballoons.co.uk Dr. Bob] CBA (QAI) sponsored by Pioneer – [http://www.qualatex.com Qualatex]
* Knowledgeable Twisting Made Simple. (Intermediate)
* Totally Twisted! (Advanced)

Jodie Norris CBA (QAI) sponsored by [http://www.twistingonline.com Twisting Online]
* Twisted Deliveries. (Intermediate)

[http://www.balloonartwholesale.co.uk Graham Lee] sponsored by [http://www.sempertex.com/ Sempertex Balloons]
* Care and Share Balloon Workshop. (All Levels)

[http://www.twistart.at Sabina Kellner]
* Small and Easy Animals - Combining 160 and 260 modelling balloons.
* Fantastic Flowers. (Advanced)

[http://www.pick-n-mix.co.uk Russ]
* Basics of Balloon Modelling. (Beginner)

Russ and Shaun
* Weaving. (Beginner)

Shaun and Kevin
* Rude Balloons. (Strictly Over 18's Only)

[http://www.balloonanimal.co.uk David Crofts]
* David Crofts' Mixed Bag (Beginners to Intermediate)

[http://www.twistina.co.uk Twistina]
* Taking Your Balloon Modelling to The Next Level. (Intermediate)
* Five Minute Heroes and Heroines. (Advanced)

[http://www.balloon-a-luscious.com Balloon-A-Luscious]
* Rubber Heads. (All Levels)
* Flamboyant Fancy Dress. (All Levels)

Competitions

The Best British Creative Modelling Team
*11th April, 5-6pm
*This competition is open to any Group of 3-5 wishing to take part as a Team - Please read the rules first! Each team will be provided with a mystery Box of balloons and will be given 1 hour to create their best 'wearable creation' worthy of winning The Best British 'Creative Modelling Team' Title.

The Best British Figure Modeller
*12th April, 1-2pm
*This competition is open to any individual wishing to take part - Please read the rules first! Each competitor will be provided with a mystery envelope of balloons and will be given half an hour to create their best 'Multi Balloon Figure' worthy of winning The Best British 'Balloon Figure Modeller' Title. The Best British Outer Space Modelling Team
*12th April, 5-6pm
*This competition is open to any Group of 3-5 wishing to take part as a Team - Please read the rules first! Each team will be provided with a mystery Box of balloons and will be given 1 hour to create their best 'Out of Space Themed Creation' worthy of winning The Best British 'Outer Space Modelling Team' Title.

The Best British Hat Modeller
*12th April, 1-2pm
*This competition is open to any individual wishing to take part - Please read the rules first! Each competitor will be provided with a mystery envelope of balloons and will be given half an hour to create their best 'Gigantic Hat' worthy of winning The Best British 'Hat Modeller' Title. The Best British Impossible is Possible Modelling Team
*12th April, 5-6pm
*This competition is open to any Group of 3-5 wishing to take part as a Team - Please read the rules first! Each team will be provided with a mystery Box of balloons and will be given 1 hour to create their best 'Impossible is Possible Themed Creation' worthy of winning The Best British 'Impossible is Possible Modelling Team' Title.

Winners

The Best British Creative Modelling Team
*First Place
**Dave Jelly Beans
*Second Place
**Russ [http://www.pick-n-mix.co.uk Russ]
*Third Place
**

The Best British Figure Modeller
*First Place
**Michael Abrahamson [http://www.balloonatic.eu Mr.Balloonatic]
*Second Place
**Russ [http://www.pick-n-mix.co.uk Russ] and PHOEBE
*Third Place
**Twistina [http://www.twistina.co.uk Twistina]

The Best British Outer Space Modelling Team
*First Place
**Michael Abrahamson [http://www.balloonatic.eu Mr.Balloonatic]
**Thelma Levett [http://www.balloonhq.com/dbindex/complete.php?id=8771 Smudgy the Clown]
**Twistina [http://www.twistina.co.uk Twistina]
**Kevin
**David Crofts [http://www.balloonanimal.co.uk]
*Second Place
**
*Third Place
**

The Best British Hat Modeller
*First Place
**Thelma Levett [http://www.balloonhq.com/dbindex/complete.php?id=8771 Smudgy the Clown]
*Second Place
**Michael Abrahamson [http://www.balloonatic.eu Mr.Balloonatic]
*Third Place
**

The Best British Impossible is Possible Modelling Team
*First Place
**Russ [http://www.pick-n-mix.co.uk Russ]
**Dave Jelly Bean
**Shaun Heveronand PHOEBE HEVERON!!!!!!!!!!!
*Second Place
**Michael Abrahamson [http://www.balloonatic.eu Mr.Balloonatic]
*Third Place
**

ponsors

This event could not have been run if it were not for the generous sponsors. Also if our volunteers had not been there to help thing run smoothly none of this could have happened so thanks goes to them as well. Also a vote of thanks should be extended to the organizers who have worked tirelessly in order to make this event a reality
* [http://www.pioneerballoon.com/ Pioneer Balloons]
* [http://www.sempertex.com/ Sempertex Balloons]
* [http://www.twistingonline.com/ Twisting Online]