Hands-On Garment Printing Workshop This three-day course hosted by U.S. Screen Print and Inkjet Technology covers screen preparation, printing on light and dark garments, business/marketing/pricing concepts, art preparation and film output, and more. Students experience hands-on time with manual printing presses, flash-cure units, exposure units, dryers, washout sinks, inks, computer graphics, direct-to-garment printers and more. July 28, 2008 - July 30, 2008 Tempe, Ariz.
URL: http://www.screenprinters.net
Special Effects Screen Printing This Hirsch Intl. webinar is taught by Charlie Taublieb. Attendees will learn how to apply thick film and a variety of special effect inks including high density, gel and bases. Recommendations for squeegee durometer, angle, pressure and speed will also be addresses. Begins at 2 pm EST. July 29, 2008 - July 29, 2008 Online
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
Reducing Stitch Counts This Hirsch Intl. webinar is taught by Jimmy Lamb. Attendees will learn how to lower stitch counts without sacrificing visual quality. Begins at 2 pm EST. July 30, 2008 - July 30, 2008 Online
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
Advanced Garment Printing: A Roadmap to Success SGIA’s Advanced Garment Printing workshop, headed by Charlie Taublieb, will teach attendees pre-press short cuts, proper separation techniques for index, four-color and simulated process, special effect enhancements, proper steps for press setup and printing, techniques for moiré-free half tones, and correct screen and stencil procedures for advanced printing. August 01, 2008 - August 01, 2008 Portland, Ore.
URL: http://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/workshops/advanced_garment.cfm
Color Management for Specialty Imaging SGIA's Digital Imaging Lab brings you solutions to your color quandaries. Jeff Burton will provide hands-on answers and top-drawer color management for screen printing and digital imaging. Learn about color management systems and software use, color behavior management, color matching and color lingo. This class will help attendees improve their print operation, increase color accuracy, reduce re-do’s and unleash their company’s profit potential. August 04, 2008 - August 05, 2008 Fairfax, Va.
URL: http://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/workshops/color_management.cfm
Mobile Embroidery Webinar This Hirsch Intl. event is taught by Jimmy Lamb. Join him as he explains what it takes to organize and operate a successful mobile operation. Begins at 2 pm EST. August 04, 2008 - August 04, 2008 Online
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
GSG Green House Graphics Solutions Group's Green House is a one-day event that will feature a Specialty Graphics and Imaging Association (SGIA) presentation on the green movement, product displays from vendors such as Kiwo, Roland, M&R and more, and a seminar titled "Making Better Screens" led by George Legh-Page of Ulano. August 05, 2008 - August 05, 2008 Houston, Texas
URL: http://www.gsginet.com
ISS Schaumburg Impressions and the Imprinted Sportswear Shows will host ISS Schaumburg, Aug. 7-9, 2008 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center. The show floor will boast new apparel lines in addition to embroidery, screen printing and digital decorating equipment. A day of workshops will be conducted Aug. 6, providing attendees with expert information on topics such as growing a decorated apparel business in the digital age and more. August 07, 2008 - August 09, 2008 Schaumburg, Ill.
URL: http://www.issshows.com/issshows/1233/index.jsp
Vector to Stitch Conversion Digital Art Solution's free, live Webcast will provide valuable strategies for the vector-to-stitch conversion process, resulting in better performance and quality. August 08, 2008 - August 08, 2008 Online
URL: http://www.smartdesigns.com/webinar.htm
Automating Your Screen Printing Shop Webinar This Hirsch Intl. event is taught by Charlie Tabulieb. Converting a shop from manual to automatic presses will make a huge impact on output, efficiency and capabilities. Join Charlie Taublieb as he explores the advantages and challenges of taking your screen printing operation to the next level. Begins at 2 pm EST. August 12, 2008 - August 12, 2008 Online
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
Professional T-Jet Garment Printing Workshop U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology's one-day class offers step-by-step guidance through FastARTIST and FastRIP software, both of which are specially designed for the T-Jet. Additionally, students will learn about proper T-Jet maintenance. August 15, 2008 - August 15, 2008 Tempe, Ariz.
URL: http://www.screenprinters.net
How to Maintain Your Tajima Embroidery Machine This Hirsch Intl. event covers topics such as machine maintenance and repair, hook timing and needle depth, head sync, adjusting your tube and cap sash, and cleaning and lubrication. August 15, 2008 - August 15, 2008 Rancho Cordova, Calif.
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
Screen Making: Basic to Professional This SGIA workshop will begin with the most basic methods and progress to cutting-edge technology. Students will learn fool-proof methods for always choosing the right mesh, stencil and frame, improved techniques to save time and money, proven formulas for determining optimum screen exposure, problem-solving pinholes, premature stencil breakdown, tension loss, etc., and proper stretching procedures for ensuring consistently tensioned screens. August 18, 2008 - August 18, 2008 Fairfax, Va.
URL: http://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/workshops/screen_making.cfm
How to Make Money in the Embroidery Business This Hirsch Intl. event features equipment demonstrations, business consultations and a seminar that covers pricing, marketing and selling, choosing equipment, business management and more. August 21, 2008 - August 21, 2008 Milwaukee
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
DAS University Digital Art Solution's three-day, hands-on event focuses on CorelDraw and Smart Designer software training, sales and marketing training, and practical tips to build a business. The course content is divided into three tracks: embroidery, digital and general. DAS University is ideal for screen printers, embroiderers, direct-to-garment printers, engravers, sublimation printers and promotional products distributors. August 21, 2008 - August 23, 2008 Tempe, Ariz.
URL: http://www.digitalartsolutions.com/html/training/bootcamp.htm
Barudan America ESP Seminar Barudan America's ESP seminar focuses on how to get started in the decorated apparel industry with embroidery and direct-to-garment printing. Attendees will view a demonstration of the Barudan Elite Pro singlehead embroidery machine and Sawgrass DirectAdvantage direct-to-garment printer. August 22, 2008 - August 22, 2008 Kansas City, Mo.
URL: http://www.barudan.com
Pricing Webinar This Hirsch Intl. webinar is taught by Jimmy Lamb. Attendees will learn how to develop a successful pricing strategy. Begins at 2 pm EST. August 25, 2008 - August 25, 2008 Online
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
Hands-On Garment Printing Workshop This three-day course hosted by U.S. Screen Print and Inkjet Technology covers screen preparation, printing on light and dark garments, business/marketing/pricing concepts, art preparation and film output, and more. Students experience hands-on time with manual printing presses, flash-cure units, exposure units, dryers, washout sinks, inks, computer graphics, direct-to-garment printers and more. August 25, 2008 - August 27, 2008 Tempe, Ariz.
URL: http://www.screenprinters.net
How to Make Money in the Embroidery Business This Hirsch Intl. event features equipment demonstrations, business consultations and a seminar that covers pricing, marketing and selling, choosing equipment, business management and more. August 28, 2008 - August 28, 2008 Memphis, Tenn.
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
Special Effects Screen Printing This Hirsch Intl. webinar is taught by Charlie Taublieb. Attendees will learn how to apply thick film and a variety of special effect inks including high density, gel and bases. Recommendations for squeegee durometer, angle, pressure and speed will also be addresses. Begins at 2 pm EST. September 02, 2008 - September 02, 2008 Online
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
How to Maintain Your Tajima Embroidery Machine This Hirsch Intl. event covers topics such as machine maintenance and repair, hook timing and needle depth, head sync, adjusting your tube and cap sash, and cleaning and lubrication. September 05, 2008 - September 05, 2008 Birmingham, Ala.
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
Intro to Digital Printing SGIA’s Intro to Digital Printing Workshop will cover current digital technologies, ink chemistries, printer manufacturers and media choices and will show attendees how to reduce costly errors and increase their confidence in equipment, ink and media decisions. Topics covered include current digital technologies, best practices for common digital imaging workflows, the newest trends in digital imaging equipment including textile digital printers, software and inks, how to “talk the talk” by understanding digital-imaging jargon and how to determine business and product needs and pick a solution that works. September 08, 2008 - September 09, 2008 Fairfax, Va.
URL: http://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/workshops/intro_2digital.cfm
ISS Atlanta Impressions and the Imprinted Sportswear Shows will host ISS Atlanta, Sept. 11-13, 2008 at the Cobb Galleria Centre. The show floor will boast new apparel lines in addition to embroidery, screen printing and digital decorating equipment. A day of workshops will be conducted Sept. 10, providing attendees with expert information on topics such as growing a decorated apparel business in the digital age and more. September 11, 2008 - September 13, 2008 Atlanta, Ga.
URL: http://www.issshows.com/issshows/1235/index.jsp
Professional T-Jet Garment Printing Workshop U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology's one-day class offers step-by-step guidance through FastARTIST and FastRIP software, both of which are specially designed for the T-Jet. Additionally, students will learn about proper T-Jet maintenance. September 12, 2008 - September 12, 2008 Tempe, Ariz.
URL: http://www.screenprinters.net
How to Maintain Your Tajima Embroidery Machine This Hirsch Intl. event covers topics such as machine maintenance and repair, hook timing and needle depth, head sync, adjusting your tube and cap sash, and cleaning and lubrication. September 12, 2008 - September 12, 2008 Santa Ana, Calif.
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
How to Print on Dark-Colored Shirts Webinar This Hirsch Intl. webinar is taught by Charlie Taublieb and covers the techniques and processes necessary to overcome printing challenges presented by applying multi-color designs to black shirt. Begins at 2 pm EST. September 16, 2008 - September 16, 2008 Online
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
Barudan America ESP Seminar Barudan America's ESP seminar focuses on how to get started in the decorated apparel industry with embroidery and direct-to-garment printing. Attendees will view a demonstration of the Barudan Elite Pro singlehead embroidery machine and Sawgrass DirectAdvantage direct-to-garment printer. September 19, 2008 - September 19, 2008 Greensboro, N.C.
URL: http://www.barudan.com
How to Maintain Your Tajima Embroidery Machine This Hirsch Intl. event covers topics such as machine maintenance and repair, hook timing and needle depth, head sync, adjusting your tube and cap sash, and cleaning and lubrication. September 19, 2008 - September 19, 2008 Cincinnati
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
Hirsch Open House Hirsch Intl. will celebrate the grand opening of its Chicago office with an open house. Attendees will get to test drive software products from Pulse Microsystems such as Draw Fusion, and industry experts will be on hand to answer decorating questions. September 19, 2008 - September 19, 2008 Glenview, Ill.
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
Broder Bros. Open House Broder Bros. Co. will host a day-long Open House packed with brand presentations, seminars and prize giveaways including a flat screen TV, four-pack of baseball tickets and digital camera. Four professional development seminars will cover topics ranging from marketing and sales to presentations on new fabric technologies and trends. September 19, 2008 - September 19, 2008 Chicago, Ill.
URL: http://www.broderbros.com/events
Textile Printing: Basic to Professional This SGIA workshop will teach attendees how to prepare artwork, generate film, use simulated process color, create high-quality screens, work with plastisol inks, set up a press efficiently, print effectively, correct flashing/curing procedures, test procedures practically and troubleshoot common problems. September 22, 2008 - September 26, 2008 Fairfax, Va.
URL: http://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/workshops/textile_basic2pro.cfm
Hands-On Garment Printing Workshop This three-day course hosted by U.S. Screen Print and Inkjet Technology covers screen preparation, printing on light and dark garments, business/marketing/pricing concepts, art preparation and film output, and more. Students experience hands-on time with manual printing presses, flash-cure units, exposure units, dryers, washout sinks, inks, computer graphics, direct-to-garment printers and more. September 22, 2008 - September 24, 2008 Tempe, Ariz.
URL: http://www.screenprinters.net
Alpha Shirt Co. and Broder Bros. Open House The open house event allows customers to visit their local distribution centers for a day filled with brand presentations, seminars and tours, in addition to free product giveaways, special show pricing and prize raffles. September 25, 2008 - September 25, 2008 Chicago
URL: http://www.alphashirt.com/events
How to Make Money in the Embroidery Business This Hirsch Intl. event features equipment demonstrations, business consultations and a seminar that covers pricing, marketing and selling, choosing equipment, business management and more. September 25, 2008 - September 25, 2008 Atlanta
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
Vastex Screen Printing Training Seminar This three-day, hands-on class taught by industry veteran Douglas Grigar includes basic technical training on screen preparation, exposure, flashing, curing, screen cleaning and athletic numbering. September 26, 2008 - September 28, 2008 Allentown, Pa.
URL: http://www.vastex.com
How to Maintain Your Tajima Embroidery Machine This Hirsch Intl. event covers topics such as machine maintenance and repair, hook timing and needle depth, head sync, adjusting your tube and cap sash, and cleaning and lubrication. September 26, 2008 - September 26, 2008 Glenview, Ill.
URL: http://www.hirschinternational.com
ISS Ft. Worth Impressions and the Imprinted Sportswear Shows will host ISS Ft. Worth, Oct. 3-5, 2008 at the Ft. Worth Hotel & Convention Center. The show floor will boast new apparel lines in addition to embroidery, screen printing and digital decorating equipment. A day of workshops will be conducted Oct. 2, providing attendees with expert information on topics such as growing a decorated apparel business in the digital age and more. October 03, 2008 - October 05, 2008 Ft. Worth, Texas
URL: http://www.issshows.com/issshows/1238/index.jsp
Professional T-Jet Garment Printing Workshop U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology's one-day class offers step-by-step guidance through FastARTIST and FastRIP software, both of which are specially designed for the T-Jet. Additionally, students will learn about proper T-Jet maintenance. October 10, 2008 - October 10, 2008 Tempe, Ariz.
URL: http://www.screenprinters.net
Alpha Shirt Co. and Broder Bros. Open House The open house event allows customers to visit their local distribution centers for a day filled with brand presentations, seminars and tours, in addition to free product giveaways, special show pricing and prize raffles. October 23, 2008 - October 23, 2008 Dallas
URL: http://www.alphashirt.com/events
Barudan America ESP Seminar Barudan America's ESP seminar focuses on how to get started in the decorated apparel industry with embroidery and direct-to-garment printing. Attendees will view a demonstration of the Barudan Elite Pro singlehead embroidery machine and Sawgrass DirectAdvantage direct-to-garment printer. October 24, 2008 - October 24, 2008 Irvine, Calif.
URL: http://www.barudan.com
Direct-to-Garment Digital This SGIA two-day seminar includes the latest digital platforms, one-on-one time with the experts and the chance to review artwork samples on all the systems being reviewed. Also included is a review of "Best Practices — Digital Printing," a wide-ranging review of ways to eliminate costly workflow errors and maximize employee productivity. Topics include direct-to-garment platforms, digital desktop and large-format sublimation, digital print-and-cut vinyl applications and digital heat transfer systems. October 27, 2008 - October 28, 2008 Fairfax, Va.
URL: http://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/workshops/direct_2gar.cfm
Hands-On Garment Printing Workshop This three-day course hosted by U.S. Screen Print and Inkjet Technology covers screen preparation, printing on light and dark garments, business/marketing/pricing concepts, art preparation and film output, and more. Students experience hands-on time with manual printing presses, flash-cure units, exposure units, dryers, washout sinks, inks, computer graphics, direct-to-garment printers and more. October 27, 2008 - October 29, 2008 Tempe, Ariz.
URL: http://www.screenprinters.net
November
Graphics Four-Color Process: Controlling the Variables This SGIA workshop will allow students to discuss methods for gaining control over all aspects of the process with industry experts, make extensive use of printed samples, practical densitometer exercises and live printing to master the task of printing process color. Students are encouraged to bring samples of their production problems for personalized help throughout the week. Students will learn how to use a densitometer to measure and control density and percent dot, control critical variables in color separations, create a screen to produce quality four-color prints, troubleshoot and analyze print results, implement a step-by-step process for "fingerprinting" their presses and gauge process printing variables and their affect on color reproduction. November 03, 2008 - November 06, 2008 Fairfax, Va.
URL: http://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/workshops/graphics_4color.cfm
Barudan America ESP Seminar Barudan America's ESP seminar focuses on how to get started in the decorated apparel industry with embroidery and direct-to-garment printing. Attendees will view a demonstration of the Barudan Elite Pro singlehead embroidery machine and Sawgrass DirectAdvantage direct-to-garment printer. November 07, 2008 - November 07, 2008 Solon, Ohio
URL: http://www.barudan.com
Professional T-Jet Garment Printing Workshop U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology's one-day class offers step-by-step guidance through FastARTIST and FastRIP software, both of which are specially designed for the T-Jet. Additionally, students will learn about proper T-Jet maintenance. November 07, 2008 - November 07, 2008 Tempe, Ariz.
URL: http://www.screenprinters.net
Vastex Screen Printing Training Seminar This three-day, hands-on class taught by industry veteran Douglas Grigar includes basic technical training on screen preparation, exposure, flashing, curing, screen cleaning and athletic numbering. November 14, 2008 - November 16, 2008 Allentown, Pa.
URL: http://www.vastex.com
Barudan America ESP Seminar Barudan America's ESP seminar focuses on how to get started in the decorated apparel industry with embroidery and direct-to-garment printing. Attendees will view a demonstration of the Barudan Elite Pro singlehead embroidery machine and Sawgrass DirectAdvantage direct-to-garment printer. November 14, 2008 - November 14, 2008 Chicago
URL: http://www.barudan.com
Hands-On Garment Printing Workshop This three-day course hosted by U.S. Screen Print and Inkjet Technology covers screen preparation, printing on light and dark garments, business/marketing/pricing concepts, art preparation and film output, and more. Students experience hands-on time with manual printing presses, flash-cure units, exposure units, dryers, washout sinks, inks, computer graphics, direct-to-garment printers and more. November 17, 2008 - November 19, 2008 Tempe, Ariz.
URL: http://www.screenprinters.net
December
Screen Making: Basic to Professional This SGIA workshop will begin with the most basic methods and progress to cutting-edge technology. Students will learn fool-proof methods for always choosing the right mesh, stencil and frame, improved techniques to save time and money, proven formulas for determining optimum screen exposure, problem-solving pinholes, premature stencil breakdown, tension loss, etc., and proper stretching procedures for ensuring consistently tensioned screens. December 08, 2008 - December 08, 2008 Fairfax, Va.
URL: http://www.sgia.org/training_and_education/workshops/screen_making.cfm
Quality Apparel Trade Show Coverage
Impressions provides the apparel decoration industry with more value than simply being a news resource. Impressions also hosts a wide range of industry apparel trade shows, like the ever-popular Imprinted Sportswear Shows. Each ISS exhibition and seminar is designed to entertain, inform and provide you with the tools to increase business, whether you do screen printing, embroidery, inkjet-to-garment printing or digital decorating.
Plan now to attend ISS Schaumburg, Aug. 7-9, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center. Workshops begin Aug. 6. When you sign up, register to win up to $1,000 worth of apparel, supplies, equipment and shipping from any exhibitor at the show. A total of $5,000 will be awarded to attendees over the three day show.
Impressions is the one-stop source for authoritative information and education on the decorated apparel business, including embellishing on wholesale apparel and promotional products. This resource is crucial to apparel decorating professionals seeking to establish and grow a profitable decorated apparel business. Every issue of our decorated apparel magazine, both print and online, is geared toward providing how-to instructions needed to perform the four major processes that comprise the decorating apparel industry marketplace — screen printing, embroidery, heat-applied graphics and digital printing. Impressions also provides business and trend information unique to the decorated apparel and promotional products industry.
