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Digital Printing with the I-Dot  (limit 15), M&R's direct to garment printer. Taught by Geoff Baxter, Manager of M&R's digital division.

M&R brings reliability and consistent performance back into the world of Direct To Garment Printing Training Covers * I-Dot components & how it works. * Dark shirt production capabilities. * Setting up digital artwork. * Printing & Curing * Is the I-Dot right for you? **Includes printed samples and plenty of time for Q&A

Special Effects Inks & Screen Printing (limit 12).  Taught by Ed Branigan of International Coatings.

Ed is sure to surprise us with some death defying special effects! Check out what he has done in the past and come prepared to learn.  ** Includes printed samples

• De-Mystify Special Effects
• BlowOut Metallic Crinkle Effect
• The Patina Effect (Published Article by Ed Branigan)
• Brush Technique
• Caviar Beads – Simple
• Caviar Beads with Foil
• BlowOut/Granite Base – Sample 1

Water Based & Discharge Printing (limit 12). Taught by Joel Krane of Matsui.

With today's new environmental standards, there has never been a better time to go green!  Learn the how these new standards affect your business and what your options are to be compliant. *This seminar includes printed samples & Ryonet's water base and discharge DVD. Here's some of what you will learn!

Sublimation & Beyond (limit 12).  Taught by Chris Sowers of Sawgrass.

Learn the capabilities of sublimation and how sublimation transfers be a profitable way to grow and expand your business.

* Fundamentals of Sublimation
* Business & Money Making Tips
* Hands On Transfer Stations
* This class includes plenty of printed samples to take home with and Ryonet's NEW Sublimation and Digital Transfers DVD. 

Advanced Chemistry & Pre-Press (limit 12). Taught by Tadd Armbruster, Technical Product Manager for CCI.

Learn how to properly prepare your screens for optimal press performance.  Remember, the most important part of screen printing is preparation so learn from an industry expert so you can save your shop time and money! This class covers proper chemical selection, screen prep, exposure trouble shooting, and much more!

The Business of Screen Printing (limit 12). Taught by David Chadd and Ross Hunter of Reviation Industries (Ryonet's southern California training partners)

Section 1 - The Business of Screen Printing

We will consider the basic questions you need to ask and answer to get your Screen printing business up and running, and to keep it up and running. We will cover managing workflows and breaking down the process from beginning to end of everything that is involved in your business. We will discuss the 'theory of the screen printing business', current economic conditions, market share, and the tremendous opportunities this business has to offer.

Section 2 - The Nuts and Bolts of Sourcing and Pricing

We will supply you with information about best and not-so-best local vendors, go over the different types of T-shirts that are out there, and where and how you can get the best deals. After this seminar you will know EXACTLY (names, addresses, phone numbers, websites) where in Southern California you need to go to get your shirts. We will also cover where you can go to build your graphic arts library, to help solve the artwork bottleneck problem.

David Chadd completed his MA in Philosophy from the Claremont Graduate University in 1995, and his MBA from the Drucker School of Management also at the Claremont Graduate University in 2001. He has taught Political Economics at the University of Redlands in their MBA program and he is currently a lecturer at California State University where he teaches Business Ethics, among other courses.

Ross Hunter has a bachelors in fine art with an emphasis in screen printing and graphic design from California Polytechnic University Pomona He also attended West Texas A&M University to add a minor in business.