• RouseABOUT™ Graphics Seminar
  March 31-April 4, 2009

• is for ALL balloon artists who are registered for at least the full education package of the West Coast Event & Balloon Arts Convention that follows the RAG$ event.  Even long term balloon professionals will benefit from these intense but fun–filled days of hands-on RMS™ training with new tools and new skills for designing, planning. presenting and producing Rouse Balloon Graphics.  The curriculum focuses on single layer graphics, 2D and beginning 3D graphics, and speed graphics.  RouseCAD™ software and training is included.

• RouseABOUT™ Exhibit of Class Graduation Piece at the West Coast Event and Balloon Arts Convention, April 5-7, 2009
  is an opportunity to showcase your work in the premier viewing location at WCEBAC at the Costa Mesa Hilton.

• RouseCAD™ - NEW!, Rouse Computer Assisted Design Software

• is a computer assisted design software program specifically designed for use with the honeycomb grid pattern of Rouse Matrix Systems™. The cost of the software and training is included in the RouseABOUT™ Graphics Seminar Package for full tuition students.

This 6' Sunfish was made with Rouse Matrix Systems™ Banners and Qualatex balloons at the International Balloon Association Convention in 2007

• RouseABOUT™ HOTEL:

• The host hotel for the California RouseABOUT™ Graphics Seminar is the Holiday Inn, 3131 South Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 USA.
• Reservations Hotline: (714) 557 -3000. Be sure to mention:  "ROUSE INTERNATIONAL" in order to get our special rate of $109.00 per night (*plus 8% tax) for a single or double.  These generous room rates are guaranteed until March 9, 2009.
• Guest rooms have just been renovated, so come and be amongst the first to enjoy the new "digs". Each room has a mini-fridge, hairdryer, coffee pot, iron and complimentary wireless.
• There is also a complimentary business center, fitness center and a very nice SWIMMING POOL a-n-d JACUZZI, p-l-u-s FREE PARKING for all Holiday Inn registered guests.
• The Southcoast Plaza, one of CA's most famous shopping opportunities, is not far away.

• RouseABOUT™  MEALS:
• The RouseABOUT™ 2008 Graphics Seminar Package includes 3 lunches and our Awards Banquet. RouseABOUTS™ are invited to the Manager's Reception each afternoon of our stay, courtesy of the Holiday Inn.
• Other meals are on your own. There is a restaurant in the Holiday Inn, and several food opportunities within walking distance of the hotel. Don't forget the mini-fridge in your room if you want to eat in your room. I hear the order-in pizza is great!

• RouseABOUT™ Graphics Grads:
• RouseABOUT™ Graphics Grads are welcome to attend ANY RouseABOUT™ Graphics Seminar at no tuition charge.  Your cost is only that which is required to cover hard costs for RouseCAD™ software, notebook, meals, etc.  This perk continues to be enjoyed by Rouse grads all over the world.
• Come review and update your RMS™ graphics skills and enjoy new, exciting designs.  Learn how to take advantage of your new RouseCAD™ computer assisted design software to design, plan, show, sell and build Rouse Balloon Graphics.

RouseABOUT™ Graphics Seminar Content

RouseABOUT™ Graphics Seminar Schedule

 WCEBAC (West Coast Event & Balloon Arts Convention) information