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Wednesday, August 12 – 6:30-9:00pm Choose Face Paint or Balloons
Pre-Convention Face Painting Workshop with Amanda Clark
FREE for convention registrants and a $50 walk in fee for those who are not registered for the TCA Convention.
Take Your Face Painting Skills to the Next Level! This intermediate-to-advanced class is designed for face painters ready to refine their craft and work faster, smarter, and more confidently. We will explore today’s most popular face painting designs, advanced techniques, and professional tips to help you create beautiful, high-impact designs. You will also learn the secrets behind successful speed painting for large corporate events and how to work efficiently, maintain quality, and keep guests impressed in a fast-paced environment. Bring paint, brushes, and a practice board ready to practice designs!
Amanda Clark
Amanda Clark is a professional face painter, entertainer, and instructor from Houston, Texas. She is known for creating vibrant, high-impact designs and teaching practical techniques that artists can immediately put to use. With experience painting at festivals, corporate events, and large-scale functions, Amanda specializes in speed painting, efficient workflows, and modern designs that delight guests of all ages. Her engaging, hands-on teaching style inspires face painters to work faster, paint smarter, and elevate their artistry with confidence.
Pre-Convention Balloon Art Workshop with Ray Walsh
FREE for convention registrants and a $50 walk in fee for those who are not registered for the TCA Convention.
Balloon Workshop with Ray Walsh
Take your balloon artistry to the next level. Whether you are looking to sharpen your skills or discover exciting new designs, Ray will share creative techniques, professional tips, and time-saving methods that will help you build faster, smarter, and with greater confidence. This hands-on workshop is packed with ideas you can put to work immediately, making it a must-attend class for balloon artists of intermediate to master experience levels.
Ray Walsh has been twisting balloons for over 17 years, starting in Orlando, FL during college. He currently lives in Carrollton, TX with his girlfriend and their one-eyed Pug, Wink. Throughout his career, he has focused on smaller, more intricate designs, and specializes in reimagining the classics. When not twisting balloons, Ray enjoys baking, playing basketball and practicing yoga.