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Long Beach, CA January 21-23, 2022 Long Beach Convention Center
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Friday, April 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

W01 Corel for Screen Printers & Vinyl Cutters
Comfortable creating vector art for seps, tones, nodes, shapes and grays? If not, you will be after this class. Learn Pantones, separations, halftones, grayscales, node editing, drawing, and tracing, too. In this workshop, you’ll learn: Comfort in CorelDRAW Specifics in CorelDRAW Production-ready Art ...
Speaker(s)
Clay Barbera
Education Director
CorelTRAINER

Clay has been teaching Skills to Imprint Industry Professionals since 2005. His company, Corel Trainer focuses specifically on the #1 design software used by Screen Printers, Embroiderers, Engravers, Sublimaters, & Transfer/DTG Printers, CorelDRAW. All of Clay's classes are tailored specifically to what we need to know to grow our businesses....

Tracks:
  • 1000-3000
W02 Getting Started in Garment Screen Printing Workshop Part 1
You will receive the best value by attending both workshops, as they build upon each other. This introductory workshop details the basics needed to start in screen printing and is a refresher for those fairly new to the industry. Topics include equipment, artwork, screen making and more. In this workshop, you’ll learn: Equipment... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Charlie Taublieb
President
Taublieb Consulting

Charlie Taublieb-technical textile screen-printing consultant with over 45 years in the industry. Working with new and existing companies for training, designing facilities and resolving technical problems. Charlie is considered an expert in the field and has been consulting, conducting workshops and seminars for over 40 years in the US...

Tracks:
  • 1000-2000
W03 Putting a Spin on Screen Print Designs
Let Dane Clement spark your creativity with ways to update your art for screen printing. He'll show you how to incorporate new ideas into your artwork and how to use printing techniques to enhance your designs. In this workshop, you’ll learn: How to turn a full color design into a 1- to... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Dane Clement
President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL

Dane Clement, President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL, is well-known for his art expertise in computer graphics for various garment decoration techniques. He has been speaking and writing for the decorated apparel industry since 1995, and has authored artwork training books...

Tracks:
  • 2000-3000
W04 The Marketing Revolution Workshop
In this fast-paced, thought-provoking workshop, we'll discuss the new, modern way that businesses need to think about their marketing. Use these new concepts and deploy them for use in your shop. In this workshop, you’ll learn: Current marketing themes and why they are effective The power of human connections and being a guide,... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Marshall Atkinson
Owner
Atkinson Consulting

Mesa, AZ-based Marshall Atkinson is one of the decorated apparel industry's leading production and efficiency experts. He is the owner of Atkinson Consulting, LLC. As a coach, Atkinson focuses on operational efficiency, continuous improvement, workflow strategy, business planning, marketing, employee motivation, management, and sustainability. He is the...

Tracks:
  • 3000
W05 Embroidery Machine Repairs
What can and will go wrong — when mistakes are made — from a lack of embroidery-machine maintenance? From birds nesting to hitting hoops, there are many downsides when maintenance is neglected. Learn the next steps to take to get your machine on track. In this workshop, you’ll learn: Why did this... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Bill Garvin
Owner
BG Tech Services

Bill is a 29 year veteran of the embroidery industry, He has does most all, from being an embroidery machine operator, through the 90s, machine repair technician through the 2000's, to a digitizer, educator, and business owner ever since....

Tracks:
  • 3000-4000

Friday, April 23, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

W06 What's Next in Corel
Assuming an understanding of ABCs, explore more features in the best design system for the imprint industry. Starting with tracing tips, you'll learn online art, import options, exporting proposals and more. In this workshop, you’ll learn: Importing and exporting Finding graphics Improving Skills ...
Speaker(s)
Clay Barbera
Education Director
CorelTRAINER

Clay has been teaching Skills to Imprint Industry Professionals since 2005. His company, Corel Trainer focuses specifically on the #1 design software used by Screen Printers, Embroiderers, Engravers, Sublimaters, & Transfer/DTG Printers, CorelDRAW. All of Clay's classes are tailored specifically to what we need to know to grow our businesses....

Tracks:
  • 2000-4000
W07 Getting Started in Garment Screen Printing Workshop Part 2
You will receive the best value by attending both workshops, as they build upon each other. This introductory workshop details the basics needed to start in screen printing and is a refresher for those fairly new to the industry. Topics include equipment, artwork, screen making and more. In this workshop, you’ll learn: Equipment... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Charlie Taublieb
President
Taublieb Consulting

Charlie Taublieb-technical textile screen-printing consultant with over 45 years in the industry. Working with new and existing companies for training, designing facilities and resolving technical problems. Charlie is considered an expert in the field and has been consulting, conducting workshops and seminars for over 40 years in the US...

Tracks:
  • 1000-2000
W08 Using and Creating Template Layouts in Photoshop
Using templates is a good way to create layouts quickly and easily. Dane Clement will show you ways to design or use premade templates to create complete T-shirt layouts that will save time and money. In this workshop, you’ll learn: How to use photo frames to create dynamic layouts with photos How to... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Dane Clement
President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL

Dane Clement, President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL, is well-known for his art expertise in computer graphics for various garment decoration techniques. He has been speaking and writing for the decorated apparel industry since 1995, and has authored artwork training books...

Tracks:
  • 1000-2000
W09 Special FX Series: Screen Print
Hands-on printing demo where we produce a finished apparel piece containing visual and tactile special FX.  In this workshop, you’ll learn: Work with specialty inks and screens required to produce a special FX design Produce a Special FX design by hand-printing Interact with Special FX printing experts ...
Tracks:

  • 1000-4000
W10 Designing Your Business for Guaranteed Success
Stop struggling for sales and profit. You need a roadmap for success. This workshop teaches practical methods anyone can use to quickly double — or even triple — their business and profits. In this workshop, you'll learn: To increase sales and profits To stop being overwhelmed To target, find and convert the right customers ...
Speaker(s)
Mark Coudray
Coudray Graphic Tech

Experienced industry veteran and recognized thought leader for the decorated apparel and specialty printing industries. Noted for innovative strategies that work and his clear, concise presentation style, Mark's sessions are always event favorites....

Tracks:
  • 2000-4000

Saturday, April 24, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

S01 Fundraising As A Marketing Strategy
Typically, fundraising is thought of as a sales strategy for reaching certain clients. However, it can also be one of your strongest marketing growth strategies when done correctly. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How produce unique fundraising campaigns How fundraising can give your business incredible exposure How the "right" fundraising approach is a tool... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Jimmy Lamb
Manager Of Education
Sawgrass

Award-winning Author and International Speaker Jimmy Lamb, has over 25 years of decoration experience. He has owned a successful production facility, started a retail franchise and has provided solutions to a variety of Fortune 500 corporations....

Tracks:
  • 1000-4000
S02 Vinyl Cut and Print/Cut: Creating Your Own Designs
In this seminar, Dane Clement will demonstrate tips and techniques to create vinyl-cut and print/cut designs that will cut and weed quicker and easier, making the production process smoother. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to create your own vinyl image from scratch and modify a standard piece of clip art to... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Dane Clement
President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL

Dane Clement, President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL, is well-known for his art expertise in computer graphics for various garment decoration techniques. He has been speaking and writing for the decorated apparel industry since 1995, and has authored artwork training books...

Tracks:
  • 2000-3000
S03 Trending Markets & Market Trends for Every Garment Decoration Biz
Stahls' will guide you through the important markets that you should be targeting to keep your equipment running and your profits growing. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Which products work best when being mindful of health and safety Industry standards and requirements for safety apparel How to find profit potential with add-on sales and... ...read more...
Tracks:
  • 2000
S04 Corel Just for Beginners - Tools, Options & Editing
Why is CorelDRAW the No. 1 design software in the imprint industry? Learn the exact steps and reasons why screen and digital printers, vinyl cutters, embroidery digitizers and engravers use and love Corel systems. In this seminar, you’ll learn: An understanding of Corel How to use CorelDRAW Comfort in Corel ...
Speaker(s)
Clay Barbera
Education Director
CorelTRAINER

Clay has been teaching Skills to Imprint Industry Professionals since 2005. His company, Corel Trainer focuses specifically on the #1 design software used by Screen Printers, Embroiderers, Engravers, Sublimaters, & Transfer/DTG Printers, CorelDRAW. All of Clay's classes are tailored specifically to what we need to know to grow our businesses....

Tracks:
  • 1000-2000
S05 Surviving on Sublimation
Ever want to learn more about the sublimation business and how to be sustainable in today's crazy market? Aspects such as color matching, sampling, process control and a host of other topics plaguing the sublimation world will be addressed. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to understand the market you’re targeting How to... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Nick Buettner
Director of Technical Sales
Advanced Color Solutions

Nick has been in the graphics business his entire professional career. From offset lithography to heat transfer. Printing and process are in his blood. Over 20 years in the digital print and dye sublimation world. No question too complex, just ask....

Tracks:
  • 1000-4000

Saturday, April 24, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

S06 Digital Hybrid Breakdown
This class will explore basic printing methods, equipment required and basic experience needed for digital hybrid printing. It will also cover new market targets, how to sell variable data and workflow for this type of printing. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Basics to get started with hybrid printing How to sell for hybrid... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Michelle Moxley
Director of Innovation
M&R Companies

Michelle Moxley is a career research, development and innovation expert with a demonstrated history of working in the apparel and fashion industries. She is skilled in screen and special-effects printing, separations, graphics, pre-press, digital printing and textiles. She has worked as a development artist for Nike and the Jordan brand,...

Tracks:
  • 2000-4000
S07 Which Digital Garment Decoration Technology is Right for You?
This session includes a review of the major digital garment-decorating technologies, along with the pros and cons, and space and financial requirements of each. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Nuts and bolts of the main digital garment-decoration technologies Pros and cons of each decorating technology  The cost of implementation ...
Speaker(s)
Amir Ajanee
Founder and Managing Partner
Graphics One / Prism Inks

Founder and Managing Partner of Prism Inks, the largest digital ink manufacturing company in the Americas. Was part of a group that purchased Graphics One and is now the Managing Partner of Graphics One as well....

Dan Barefoot
VP
Graphics One / Prism Inks

Entrepreneur and 30-year industry veteran who has been involved in the development, marketing and sales of garment decorating technologies....

Tracks:
  • 1000
S08 The Athletic Advantage - Capitalize on Teams, Leagues and Fans
Give your business a competitive edge with tips and tricks from STAHLS' for best practices in jersey decoration and other athletic opportunities you may be missing. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Tips and tools for successfully printing any team uniform and performancewear How to solve top challenges in team-uniform decorating New sales opportunities and... ...read more...
Tracks:
  • 3000
S09 Gen Z & Sustainability
Gen Z makes up 40% of consumer shopping and $44 billion in spending power. Learn what is important to them and how to satisfy their growing demand for sustainability and transparency. In this seminar, you’ll learn: The power of Gen Z The Gen-Z mindset and what makes them tick What your business will need... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Sasha Ternent
Founder/CEO
SUSTAINABILITEE

Sasha is the Founder of Sustainabilitee and a former strategic brand and marketing advisor with 10+ years of global branding, marketing and strategy experience with companies such as Interbrand, Banana Republic and Gap....

Tracks:
  • 1000-4000
S10 Build Your Business with D-T-G
Stuck in a rut trying to figure out the best way to integrate a direct-to-garment (DTG) printer into your existing or starting business. We will discuss ROI and multiple printing techniques. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to start your business ROI Printing techniques ...
Speaker(s)
Haziel Mitchell
National Sales Manger
Ricoh Printing Systems of America

Haziel Mitchell is the National Sales Manager with Anajet. She has over 16 years of progressive responsibility in enterprise sales, business solutions, project management, and customer service....

Marica Mody
Trade Show Manager
Ricoh Printing Systems of America

Marica is successful in leading global business partnerships by increasing product and brand presence in international markets and organizing trade show events....

Tracks:
  • 1000

Saturday, April 24, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

STF Saturday Shop Talks
Come "Talk Shop" with Ink Kitchen in the expo hall! Learn from top experts in relaxed free 20-minute sessions and come ready with questions....
Tracks:

  • 1000-4000

Saturday, April 24, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

OL1 Answers with Alan and Marshall
Bring your questions. We have answers. No presentation, just lots of fun talking shop and solving your challenges. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Crowdsourced Q&A  Fun discussions  Surprises, stories and best practices ...
Tracks:

  • 1000-4000

Saturday, April 24, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

S11 Things You Should Know Before Purchasing DTG Equipment
Many people buy DTG equipment without understanding the questions to ask or what they should really know before they buy. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Become an Educated DTG Consumer Understand ink safety ratings and certifications Know what questions to ask before buying ...
Speaker(s)
Matthew Rhome
Business Development
Epson America

Matthew Rhome has been in the decorated-garment industry for more than 40 years. He is the founder of the direct-to-garment industry and the inventor of the world’s first commercially available DTG printer, the “Revolution.” He was awarded U.S. Patent 6,095,628 on DTG printer technology in August 2000. Matthew was a...

Tracks:
  • 1000-4000
S12 10 Tips to Get More Sales
More sales and pricing are the two of the most-talked-about aspects of our industry. In this seminar, we will discuss 10 ways to drive more sales — starting today. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to increase sales using low-cost methods How to increase customer satisfaction through speed How to drive sales from return... ...read more...
Tracks:
  • 1000-4000
S13 Specialty Thread - Design, Digitizing and Marketing
Learn to manage, create and market with specialty threads to grow perceived value and create unique embroidery. Special attention will be given to digitizing and execution for thin and thick thread. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Why specialty threads matter The settings that matter most for thick and thin threads Potential markets for specialty-thread... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Erich Campbell
Program Manager, Commercial Division
BriTon Leap

Erich Campbell is an award-winning commercial digitizer and e-commerce manager. Digitizing for commercial production since 2000 and helping to develop industry tools. He is a columnist for UK-based Images Magazine, a contributor to several industry magazines and sites stateside, and has written for textile art blog MrXStitch.com, occasionally writing for...

Tracks:
  • 2000-3000
S14 Beginning Digitizing: Let's Get Started
Starting with the secrets that will make your digitizing fun and productive, you will learn from the best to do the best. Attendees will be given a simple outline of the basics that will make them excel. In this seminar, you’ll learn: The 3 basic stitches How to eliminate distortion in your design How... ...read more...
Speaker(s)
Lee Caroselli
Owner
Balboa Threadworks Embroidery Design

Lee Started in the Industry in 1983. Lee's thinking outside the box is responsible for her introducing Blending and Shading to the Industry. Her willingness to share her secrets is why she is in the Embroidery Hall of Fame....

Tracks:
  • 1000-3000
S15 Special FX Series: Pre-Press
This class will show how screens and inks were prepared for the design produced in the first session. In this seminar, you’ll learn:  Screen coating materials and technique Screen imaging and development Ink mixing materials and process ...
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    Saturday, April 24, 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

    INV1 Innovation Zone
    Bringing the full product development cycle to life.  Stop in for a full life cycle demonstration starting with apparel production and running all the way through to the packaged decorated apparel merchandise.   Designated demonstration times to come…...
    Tracks:

    • 1000-4000

    Saturday, April 24, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

    OL2 Preparation for Water-Based Printing
    We will talk through implementing water-based inks into your daily workflow. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to best utilize your equipment Quality you should expect Lowering chemicals in your shop ...
    Speaker(s)
    Nathan Foster
    VP of Production
    B-Unlimited

    Years of learning from trial and error, Nathan led B-Unlimited's transition from using primarily Plastisol to now nearly all water-based printing. An educator at heart, Nathan approaches the industry with a learners' mentality....

    Tracks:

    • 1000-3000

    Saturday, April 24, 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

    INV2 Innovation Zone
    Bringing the full product development cycle to life.  Stop in for a full life cycle demonstration starting with apparel production and running all the way through to the packaged decorated apparel merchandise.  Designated demonstration times to come…...
    Tracks:

    • 1000-4000

    Sunday, April 25, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

    S16 Tips and Tricks for Special Effects Printing
    Everything that the screen printer uses is a tool that can be maximized to achieve the best print. Learn the how-to's and why's for next-level printing success and special-effects printing. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Knowledge of tools to enhance prints How to improve quality and overall shop efficiency Special-effects printing ...
    Speaker(s)
    Kieth Stevens
    Western Regional Sales Manager
    International Coatings

    Kieth Stevens has been screen printing for more than 42 years and teaching screen printing for more than 12 years, is a regular contributor of screen printing articles and International Coatings' blogs. He won SGIA's 2014 Golden Image Award....

    Tracks:
    • 2000
    S17 Stitch Types, Underlay and Execution
    This seminar is an introduction to the basic stitch types in embroidery; how they are used in art interpretation; and a primer on the function and form of underlay stitches. In this seminar, you’ll learn: The best use for the primary stitch types Know which underlay stitch types to use when and how... ...read more...
    Speaker(s)
    Erich Campbell
    Program Manager, Commercial Division
    BriTon Leap

    Erich Campbell is an award-winning commercial digitizer and e-commerce manager. Digitizing for commercial production since 2000 and helping to develop industry tools. He is a columnist for UK-based Images Magazine, a contributor to several industry magazines and sites stateside, and has written for textile art blog MrXStitch.com, occasionally writing for...

    Tracks:
    • 1000-2000
    S18 White Toner RIP Software Expertise
    Laser-printer transfer decoration has grown with the introduction of white-toner printers. In this seminar, we will dig into the features and functions of the two most popular RIPs. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to use an RIP with a laser printer How to rasterize designs for feel and durability How to get the... ...read more...
    Speaker(s)
    David Lewis
    AW SPECIALTY PAPERS

    David has been in the printing industry for 30 years developing software. For the past 5 years, he has focused on the Laser Transfer decoration industry and is one of it's leading figures....

    Tracks:
    • 1000-4000
    S19 Reinventing Your Business after Coronavirus - The Opportunity
    Coronavirus has changed our businesses — increasing sales in certain areas, demolishing others and allowing us to reset our business. The large opportunity exists to create the business we want. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to create a dream team to execute your vision How to create the company you want How to... ...read more...
    Tracks:
    • 2000-4000
    S20 Grow Your Business with Graphics
    A successful graphics strategy is fundamental to the success of any decorated-apparel business. This class will focus on techniques necessary to successfully manage the graphics side of your business. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Best practices for managing graphics The secret success formula for leveraging graphics to grow your business How virtual sample technology... ...read more...
    Speaker(s)
    Craig Mertens
    Co-Founder and General Manager
    Digital Art Solutions

    Craig Mertens is the co-founder and General Manager of Digital Art Solutions. Craig has spent his 30 year career developing products and services that assist in managing graphics, optimizing sales and growing profitable businesses...

    Tracks:
    • 1000-4000

    Sunday, April 25, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

    S21 Conversations with Dr. Print
    This seminar/roundtable is geared to be a question-and-answer session ranging in various screen-printing topics, from artwork to finished product. It is intended for all screen printers, regardless of experience level. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to resolve problems Different options How to improve productivity ...
    Speaker(s)
    Charlie Taublieb
    President
    Taublieb Consulting

    Charlie Taublieb-technical textile screen-printing consultant with over 45 years in the industry. Working with new and existing companies for training, designing facilities and resolving technical problems. Charlie is considered an expert in the field and has been consulting, conducting workshops and seminars for over 40 years in the US...

    Tracks:
    • 1000-4000
    S22 7-Point Sustainability System
    The 7-Point Sustainability System is an easy and fast way to gain a broad and technical understanding of product sustainability. Attendees will be provided an evaluation and sales toolkit. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Why you need to build sustainability your their products program The motivations behind the growing sustainability movement and how... ...read more...
    Speaker(s)
    Sasha Ternent
    Founder/CEO
    SUSTAINABILITEE

    Sasha is the Founder of Sustainabilitee and a former strategic brand and marketing advisor with 10+ years of global branding, marketing and strategy experience with companies such as Interbrand, Banana Republic and Gap....

    Tracks:
    • 1000-4000
    S23 Sustainability in Your Shop: Picking Up a Duffle Bag of Money
    Learn tricks and tips to deploy a sustainability program in your shop. Using sustainability as a tool, companies can realize bottom-line-generating savings and add margin to their businesses. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to reduce your shop’s operating costs, operate more efficiently and find margin How to apply for and receive grant... ...read more...
    Speaker(s)
    Marshall Atkinson
    Owner
    Atkinson Consulting

    Mesa, AZ-based Marshall Atkinson is one of the decorated apparel industry's leading production and efficiency experts. He is the owner of Atkinson Consulting, LLC. As a coach, Atkinson focuses on operational efficiency, continuous improvement, workflow strategy, business planning, marketing, employee motivation, management, and sustainability. He is the...

    Tracks:
    • 1000
    S24 Turn Your Heat Press Into a Lemonade Stand
    Whether you use a heat press to supplement your decoration business or have never touched this piece of equipment, a heat press can be central to a standalone business with unbelievable profit potential. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Best practices for profitable garment decoration How to make the most of your equipment and... ...read more...
    Tracks:
    • 2000
    S25 Using Blends to Create Beautiful Shading
    Learn to choose and blend colors, then use those blends to create beautiful shading for realistic designs, or those seemingly elusive sunsets in logos. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to choose colors How to mix those colors How to take those blends to the extreme and shade beautifully ...
    Speaker(s)
    Lee Caroselli
    Owner
    Balboa Threadworks Embroidery Design

    Lee Started in the Industry in 1983. Lee's thinking outside the box is responsible for her introducing Blending and Shading to the Industry. Her willingness to share her secrets is why she is in the Embroidery Hall of Fame....

    Tracks:
    • 1000-4000

    Sunday, April 25, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    STS Sunday Shop Talks
    Come "Talk Shop" with Ink Kitchen in the expo hall! Learn from top experts in relaxed free 20-minute sessions and come ready with questions....
    Tracks:

    • 1000-4000

    Sunday, April 25, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

    OL3 Choosing the Correct Stabilizer
    Don’t know what backing you should use? Join this free seminar to find out the ideal backing choices on everything from hats, beanies and polar fleece, to 100% polyester. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Proper hooping Correct backing choice When to use solvy (topping) ...
    Speaker(s)
    Bill Garvin
    Owner
    BG Tech Services

    Bill is a 29 year veteran of the embroidery industry, He has does most all, from being an embroidery machine operator, through the 90s, machine repair technician through the 2000's, to a digitizer, educator, and business owner ever since....

    Tracks:

    • 1000-4000

    Sunday, April 25, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

    S26 The Screen Printers Handbook
    To run a shop efficiently, it is important to have procedures and forms in place. This seminar will address setup and breakdown; sampling; and a variety of documentation forms to improve productivity. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to document jobs How to document productivity How to form a procedure manual ...
    Speaker(s)
    Charlie Taublieb
    President
    Taublieb Consulting

    Charlie Taublieb-technical textile screen-printing consultant with over 45 years in the industry. Working with new and existing companies for training, designing facilities and resolving technical problems. Charlie is considered an expert in the field and has been consulting, conducting workshops and seminars for over 40 years in the US...

    Tracks:
    • 1000-4000
    S27 Artwork for Direct-to-Garment Printing Using Photoshop
    Start creating full-color designs to use your DTG printer to its fullest potential. Learn tips and tricks to properly set up, create and customize designs to get the best prints possible. In this seminar, you’ll learn: The proper way to set up a design from the beginning and how to optimize it... ...read more...
    Speaker(s)
    Dane Clement
    President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL

    Dane Clement, President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL, is well-known for his art expertise in computer graphics for various garment decoration techniques. He has been speaking and writing for the decorated apparel industry since 1995, and has authored artwork training books...

    Tracks:
    • 1000-2000
    S28 In-House OR Contract?
    Most shop owners try to do everything themselves, but is that really the most profitable strategy? There is a point with every business where "contracting it out" is cheaper than in-house production. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to calculate in-house production costs The point of diminishing returns How to work with contract production... ...read more...
    Speaker(s)
    Jimmy Lamb
    Manager Of Education
    Sawgrass

    Award-winning Author and International Speaker Jimmy Lamb, has over 25 years of decoration experience. He has owned a successful production facility, started a retail franchise and has provided solutions to a variety of Fortune 500 corporations....

    Tracks:
    • 1000-3000
    S29 Special FX Series: Design & Engineering
    This live demo will deconstruct the design produced in the workshop, showing the process of digital mockups and color separations. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Digital mockup creation Color separations Print engineering ...
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      S30 I Hate Hats
      It’s important to understand the size limitations of most hat styles, as well as what not to do when embroidering them, so you will learn to hate sewing on them a little less. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Hooping Digitizing for hats Backing, tips and tricks ...
      Speaker(s)
      Bill Garvin
      Owner
      BG Tech Services

      Bill is a 29 year veteran of the embroidery industry, He has does most all, from being an embroidery machine operator, through the 90s, machine repair technician through the 2000's, to a digitizer, educator, and business owner ever since....

      Tracks:
      • 1000-4000

      Sunday, April 25, 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

      INV3 Innovation Zone
      Bringing the full product development cycle to life.  Stop in for a full life cycle demonstration starting with apparel production and running all the way through to the packaged decorated apparel merchandise.  Designated demonstration times to come…...
      Tracks:

      • 1000-4000

      Sunday, April 25, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

      OL4 TBA
      Speaker(s)
      Sasha Ternent
      Founder/CEO
      SUSTAINABILITEE

      Sasha is the Founder of Sustainabilitee and a former strategic brand and marketing advisor with 10+ years of global branding, marketing and strategy experience with companies such as Interbrand, Banana Republic and Gap....


        Sunday, April 25, 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

        INV4 Innovation Zone
        Bringing the full product development cycle to life.  Stop in for a full life cycle demonstration starting with apparel production and running all the way through to the packaged decorated apparel merchandise.  Designated demonstration times to come…...
        Tracks:

        • 1000-4000

        Monday, April 26, 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

        S31 Advanced Screen Printing - Step Up Your Game
        Ready to take your printing to the next level? Tired of three-color clip art? This seminar will explore the methods and requirements to print four-color process, simulated process and other techniques. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Advanced printing techniques Parameters and requirements for success Variables for success ...
        Speaker(s)
        Johnny Shell
        Principal Analyst for Textile & Apparel Printing Services
        Keypoint Intelligence

        Johnny Shell is a Principal Analyst for Textile & Apparel Printing Services at Keypoint Intelligence, an industry leading product testing lab, analyst firm, and management consultancy. Johnny is a printing expert and recognized industry leader with over 35 years of print industry experience. His solid commitment to organizational advancement and...

        Tracks:
        • 4000
        S32 Corel for Digital Printers-Layers, Effects & Photo-Editing
        Why do trade-show art examples look so good? Learn how to create the high-end digital art your DTG, sublimation and wide-format printer is capable of! In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to create high-end art How to use photos to impress Effects and Editing ...
        Speaker(s)
        Clay Barbera
        Education Director
        CorelTRAINER

        Clay has been teaching Skills to Imprint Industry Professionals since 2005. His company, Corel Trainer focuses specifically on the #1 design software used by Screen Printers, Embroiderers, Engravers, Sublimaters, & Transfer/DTG Printers, CorelDRAW. All of Clay's classes are tailored specifically to what we need to know to grow our businesses....

        Tracks:
        • 2000-4000
        S33 Marketing Revolution Seminar
        Stuck in the fact that your marketing isn’t generating sales? Learn the new way businesses need to think about their marketing. Start with your "why" and use stories and the power of connections to drive leads. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Current marketing themes and why they are effective The power of human... ...read more...
        Speaker(s)
        Marshall Atkinson
        Owner
        Atkinson Consulting

        Mesa, AZ-based Marshall Atkinson is one of the decorated apparel industry's leading production and efficiency experts. He is the owner of Atkinson Consulting, LLC. As a coach, Atkinson focuses on operational efficiency, continuous improvement, workflow strategy, business planning, marketing, employee motivation, management, and sustainability. He is the...

        Tracks:
        • 1000
        S34 Apparel and Decorated Product Sales Opportunities to Leverage Now
        Identify exciting sales opportunities that can be immediately implemented. These include local community/business support, events and graduations. Also, you’ll be presented with creative sales ideas that work. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Fundraising programs for community and local business support How to develop themed sales campaigns around school events and graduation How to leverage... ...read more...
        Speaker(s)
        Craig Mertens
        Co-Founder and General Manager
        Digital Art Solutions

        Craig Mertens is the co-founder and General Manager of Digital Art Solutions. Craig has spent his 30 year career developing products and services that assist in managing graphics, optimizing sales and growing profitable businesses...

        Tracks:
        • 1000-4000
        S35 Heat Printing Shortcuts: 5 Things Your Mother Never Told You
        Heat printing is an easy and fast decorating solution with a wide array of possibilities and opportunities. With so many options, you may not be aware of some easy tricks that can save extra work, wasted product and, most importantly, much-needed cash. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to make the most... ...read more...
        Speaker(s)
        Ryan Rafalke
        Inside Sales Representative
        Transfer Express

        Ryan manages apparel-decorator accounts, finding cost-effective decorating solutions for customers. He is an expert in heat-printing technology and recommending suitable heat presses for any level of decorating experience. Ryan is well-versed in plastisol screen-printed and digital heat transfers, and knowledgeable about heat transfer vinyl products. He has a BA...

        Tracks:
        • 3000

        Monday, April 26, 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

        S36 The Etsy Experience - Creating Impulse Buys with Heat Transfers
        Using the popular e-commerce site Etsy and making the best use of your heat press, Stahls' will guide you through some great tricks to make your finished product the latest must-have. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to set up your own shop on Etsy Tips and tricks to great product presentation How to... ...read more...
        Tracks:
        • 2000
        S37 Affinity Photo Vs. Photoshop - What's the Best Option for You?
        Looking for a cost-effective option to Photoshop? Affinity Photo may be the answer. Join Dane Clement as he compares key features for creating full-color, raster artwork, and see if it's the solution for your shop. In this seminar, you’ll learn:  How to change colors and optimize images using both programs How different photo-editing... ...read more...
        Speaker(s)
        Dane Clement
        President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL

        Dane Clement, President of Great Dane Graphics and Vice President of Art and Creative Process for GroupeSTAHL, is well-known for his art expertise in computer graphics for various garment decoration techniques. He has been speaking and writing for the decorated apparel industry since 1995, and has authored artwork training books...

        Tracks:
        • 1000-3000
        S38 Special FX Series: Sales & Marketing
        This class will teach marketing and selling techniques for special FX printing, using the design produced in the workshop as an example.   In this seminar, you’ll learn: Determining appropriate opportunities for Special FX Effective photography & sell-sheets Customer education ...
        Tracks:

          S39 Mastering CorelDRAW
          Do you know what vector art is and how to manipulate it in CorelDRAW? This class moves fast and covers a lot, but it is specific to the imprinting industry. In this seminar, you’ll learn: Familiarity with vector artwork and CorelDRAW How to create exciting text and graphics How to convert a bitmap image... ...read more...
          Speaker(s)
          Denise Arends
          Art Director
          Action Illustrated

          Denise has been at Action Illustrated for 13 years as the Art Director. She went to the University of Arizona for Fine Art with an emphasis in Visual Communications. She has been exhibiting at print industry trade shows for over 11 years....

          Tracks:
          • 1000-3000
          S40 Don't Kill Your Golden Goose - Protect & Perpetuate Your Business
          This session will present lawsuit-protection, tax-reduction and estate-planning strategies most advisors are unaware of. In this seminar, you’ll learn: How to structure your business for lawsuit protection and prevention How to reduce liability insurance costs How to minimize taxes and create successful estate and business-succession plans ...
          Speaker(s)
          Larry Oxenham
          Author, Senior Advisor
          American Society for Asset Protection

          Author of several books including: Protect Your Assets and The Asset Protection Bible. - Has presented at hundreds of conventions, conferences, and seminars across the country with excellent reviews....

          Tracks:
          • 4000

          Monday, April 26, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

          STSS Monday Shop Talks
          Come "Talk Shop" with Ink Kitchen in the expo hall! Learn from top experts in relaxed free 20-minute sessions and come ready with questions....
          Tracks:

          • 1000-4000

          Monday, April 26, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

          OL5 TBA

            Monday, April 26, 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

            INV5 Innovation Zone
            Bringing the full product development cycle to life.  Stop in for a full life cycle demonstration starting with apparel production and running all the way through to the packaged decorated apparel merchandise.  Designated demonstration times to come…...
            Tracks:

            • 1000-4000
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