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FRIDAY
There is an additional $25 fee per person/advanced seminar. Click "register now" to go to the payment page and reserve your spot
Advanced SWF Machine Maintenance Seminar
In this in-depth workshop, you'll learn how to maximize your embroidery machine’s capabilities and increase production by following important techniques such as how to remove and re-attach a head while changing a reciprocator, properly lubricating your machine, proper needle tension, rotary hook, timing and adjustment of machine.
Time - Friday, Main hall 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cost - $25 (Full registration fee is due and payable prior to start of seminar. Due to staffing and scheduling, this admission fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.)
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Free seminars are limited to 20-25 people so click the "reserve your spot now" button under the seminar you wish to attend
Getting Found on the Web Seminar --- by Dean Armondo of Embroidery Training Videos (main hall Friday 8:15am - 9:15am) FREE
Most businesses either have a web site or want one. Problem is, how do people FIND you on the web? The whole philosophy of "if I build it, they will come" does not work on the internet. Whether you already have a web site or are thinking of making one, you need to know what it takes for Google, Yahoo! and Bing to notice you. This seminar has the potential to not only put your business on the "Digital Map" but put real money in your pocket. Getting found on the internet is not magic, it take works, but the secret lies in where to start and how to follow through. All participants get my seminar on CD.
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The Business of Apparel Decorating
--- by Bill Richards of SWF East (main hall Friday - 9:30am - 10:30am) FREE
Apparel decorating is a 47 billion dollar a year industry that offers entrepreneurs an enormous amount of opportunities. In this seminar we will go examine industry trends, comparing Profits and Business Growth of One Stop Shops vs One Process shops. (info Provided by Impressions industry report)
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How to Sell to Sports Teams
--- by Doug Wilcoxson - Bomark (secondary hall Friday - 3:15pm to 4:15pm) FREE
This seminar will help you understand how to find the team/league business,
how to secure the order and how to avoid many of the common pitfalls that
come with this business. You will also learn how to increase your core
business as a result of the team/league business. Come find out about The
Baker's Dozen...the best tool you will ever have in this business!
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How to do Embroidery Applique
--- by SWF Technical Staff (main hall Friday - 4:45pm - 5:30pm) FREE
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DTG A to Z --- by Greg Kitson of Minds Eye Graphics (secondary room Friday 2:00pm - 3:00pm) FREE
DTG A to Z - Minds Eye Graphics journey through purchasing a Digital Garment Printer and Making it a profitable part of their business. This is for anyone thinking of adding to or starting a business with a Digital Garment Printer. Learn From Greg's experience on how to choose a printer, what to expect and how to make it profitable.
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Harnessing the Power of Corel Draw --- by Dave Ihm of Total Graphics Network (secondary room Friday 4:30pm - 6:30pm) FREE
Learning CorelDRAW is the main focus of this class and the majority of this
session will be spent training you on the most popular design tools of
CorelDRAW such as scanning and artwork reproduction, text effects,
distortions, printing color separations and more. This class will also
explore the capabilities of CorelDRAW and how it can be used in specific
types of businesses: Embroidery, Screen Printing, Heat Applied Graphics,
Sublimation, Sign Making and much more. We will compare CorelDRAW to other
design programs and explain the advantages of CorelDRAW and why it should be
a key component of your business. Finally we will discuss how you can learn
CorelDRAW quickly and easily and gain control of your design process.
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SATURDAY
There is an additional $25 fee per person/advanced seminar. Click "register now" to go to the payment page and reserve your spot
DTG Machine Maintenance
This is your chance to sit one on one with an expert DTG Technician and get your questions answered. He will be going over all kinds of topics including proper pre-treating, design set up, maintenance and operation. Get "hands on" with the DTG and learn all kinds of new tips and tricks for getting your prints to look their best and to keep your machine operating smoothly. If you own a DTG, this seminar is worth every penny.
Time - Saturday, Main hall 8:15am - 9:45am
Cost - $25 (Full registration fee is due and payable prior to start of seminar. Due to staffing and scheduling, this admission fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.)
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How to Profit From Rhinestones
Do you want to get into the custom rhinestone clothing business? Have you been told that you need thousands of dollars to get started? Did you know many companies start rhinestoning for less than $500? The truth is that many people already posses the software and equipment necessary to start producing custom rhinestone clothing immediately. All you may need is a little bit of knowledge and rhinestone supplies to get started. This seminar breaks down the rhinestone process and eliminates all the confusion and misconceptions that people have about rhinestoning. We’ll teach you the facts about rhinestoning to help you decide if the custom rhinestone clothing business is for you.
You will learn:
How The Rhinestoning Process Works, Production Methods, Equipment Needed, High Production Capacity Equipment Available, Key CoreIDRAW Rhinestone Design Tools and Techniques, Rhinestone Characteristics and Qualities, Cost of Rhinestones and Supplies, Where To Get Rhinestones and Supplies, Cost To Get Started, Profit Potential, and How To get Started Rhinestoning For Less Than $500 *
Minimum requirements needed to get started for under $500 are CoreIDRAW, a Cutter, and a Heat Press.
Time - Saturday, Secondary room 8:15am - 9:45am
Cost - $25 (Full registration fee is due and payable prior to start of seminar. Due to staffing and scheduling, this admission fee is NON-REFUNDABLE.)
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How to Identify Growth Markets --- by Bill Richards of SWF East (main room Saturday 9:45 am - 10:45 am) FREE
The informative seminar kick-off will be an exciting introduction with fresh ideas and marketing information for the Start-Up decorators who want to learn about the process of getting into the business. You will also discuss exhibitor products and services featured throughout the day.
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Screen printing 101 --- by Greg Kitson of Minds Eye Graphics (secondary room Saturday
10:45 pm to 11:45 pm) FREE
Greg Kitson gives you a inside look at what it takes to succeed with screen printing.
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Most Often Asked Questions About Embroidery --- by Susan Ritchie of NNEP(secondary room Saturday 12:00pm - 1:00pm) FREE
Get answers to the most important questions about starting, running, and profiting from an apparel decorating business. This is a chance for anyone to ask questions from a seasoned vet in the industry, so write down your questions before hand. Susan Ritchie is the owner of NNEP (National Network of Embroidery Professionals).
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Mastering Small Lettering--- by Daniel Fucci of Sierra Software (secondary room Saturday 2:00pm - 3:00pm) FREE
Small lettering is a challenge for most new digitizers. With this seminar you can learn the in's and out's of working with, editing and digitizing small lettering.
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Getting to Know Stitch Era Software--- by Daniel Fucci
of Sierra Software (Saturday 3:15pm - 5:00pm) FREE
This is an inside tour of the powerful digitizing software, Stitch Era Universal. Stitch Era Universal Embroidery Digitizing Design Software is the first FREE digitizing software powerful enough for a professional digitizer yet easy enough for any home embroidery enthusiast to use.
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