(Yes, these dresses are made completely with balloons)
Carmen has showcased her designs at the Balloon Couture Fashion Show in Las Vegas. She also presented a piece at the FPBA Convention 2009 Orlando Fashion Show Event.
For the past four years, Carmen Ballering has been designing the most unique and detailed art pieces ever see in the balloon industry. Carmen is the first artist to build art sculptures completely out of uninflated balloons. While some other artists have done some smaller pieces using uninflated balloons, Carmen’s Artex© 3D sculptures use techniques and flair that has never been used by any other artist. Carmen introduced these masterpieces to the balloon industry after being well received by the public in art exhibits. Carmen’s artistry is in high demand throughout the world.
Carmen was asked to make these special Artex pieces (princess dress below) for Tedd & Betty from Pioneer Balloon Company.
In 2005, Carmen designed and produced Balloon-a Palooza, a new community balloon art exhibit that was attended by over 9,000 people.
In 2006 & 2007 the Balloon-a-Palooza attendance grew to over 12,000 people. It was recognized as the largest balloon art exhibit in the country for its record attendance. The event used over 100,000 balloons.
Scene from Balloon-a-Palooza 2007
Carmen runs the largest balloon Decorating Company in Wisconsin. She offers professional balloon decorating services designed to enhance any occasion from weddings to corporate events. Her unique and elegant event designs are recognized worldwide by the use of mixed media in her work. Carmen designs the world’s most breathtaking ceiling draping and backdrops using beautiful fabrics.
Balloons designs are more than just for kids’ parties. Carmen utilizes many design elements to create the most beautiful and formal events, including utilizing balloon arches to bring the space together.
Carmen covers all of the different aspects of decorating, from balloon decorations to floral design, fabric draping and props. This combination ensures a picture perfect event.
Carmen loves designing unique centerpieces using mixed media, from simple balloon centerpieces to the most elaborated buffet pieces.
To see more of her work, visit BalloonsMilwaukee.com.
Carmen was a part-time instructor for recreational programs of arts, crafts, and flower design for high school students and adults offered by a local school district. During her teaching career, she developed an acute interest in opening an academy that offered ongoing education on all of the different aspects of event decorating and Balloon art under one roof.
Carmen’s success led her to open the Event Decorating Academy in the Fall of ’08. The Event Decorating Academy garners students from all over the world. Carmen enjoys teaching others how to succeed in the the event decorating industry. While people come to this school to become great decorators, Carmen also prepares them to become true artists.
It is Carmen’s mission to enlighten her students by improving their self-confidence. She achieves this by devising individualized curriculum, allowing them to learn at their own pace, focusing on basic important skills as well as advance techniques, and making learning desirable, enjoyable and profitable.
The philosophy of her academy is based on small class size, ample teacher-student interaction, a stress-free, calm environment, and regular feedback.
For more information on the Event Decorating Academy, please visit http://www.eventdecoratingacademy.com.
