GSG, a distributor of consumables and equipment the apparel decorating, digital printing, commercial sign, and electrical sign industries, offers regular monthly classes as part of its GSG U program. The classes are held at one of six GSG regional offices. Here’s a look at the schedule for June and July.
To see the full year or register, go to https://www.gogsg.com/calEventsUnit.action.
June 2016
Thursday, June 2 Intro To Embroidery, Austin
Learn successful embroidery techniques on a wide range of fabrics and materials as well as how to select the proper stabilizer, needle, and hoop.
Friday, June 3 Master Digitizing, Austin
This course introduces all the tools required for getting started in digitizing. Topics include the basics of each stitch type, when and how to apply them, artwork requirements, and how to path each design for production efficiency.
Thursday, June 2–Friday, June 3 Auto Wrap, Tulsa
Get started in the profitable vehicle wrap market with this two-day class taught by Jeff Wagner, a 3M-certified installer. Topics include design, choosing materials, and surface prep. Day two includes a full-wrap install.
Thursday, June 23 Intro To Screen Printing, Tulsa
This class walks attendees through the step-by-step process of apparel screen printing. Using a combination of lecture and hands-on training, the instructor covers film options, screen making, inks, press setup and registration, printing techniques, and trouble-shooting.
Friday, June 24 Intro To Special Effects, Tulsa
Learn fun special effects techniques such as puff inks, foil prints, textures and more in this new class offered by GSG U. You’ll also get a starter kit with everything you’ll need to take the ideas you learn and run with them.
Thursday, June 30 Intro To Embroidery, Oklahoma City
Learn successful embroidery techniques on a wide range of fabrics and materials as well as how to select the proper stabilizer, needle, and hoop.
Friday, July 1 Master Digitizing, Oklahoma City
This course introduces all the tools required for getting started in digitizing. Topics include the basics of each stitch type, when and how to apply them, artwork requirements, and how to path each design for production efficiency.
Thursday, July 15 Heat Transfer Materials, Austin
Learn everything you need about the wide world of heat transfer materials from the experts at Siser. Gain knowledge about the industry, decorating techniques, substrate examples and more. You’ll also learn about equipment and layering effects.
Thursday, July 21 Intro To Screen Printing, Houston
This class walks attendees through the step-by-step process of apparel screen printing. Using a combination of lecture and hands-on training, the instructor covers film options, screen making, inks, press setup and registration, printing techniques, and trouble-shooting.
Friday, July 22 Intro To Special Effects, Houston
Learn fun special effects techniques such as puff inks, foil prints, textures and more in this new class offered by GSG U. You’ll also get a starter kit with everything you’ll need to take the ideas you learn and run with them.
Thursday, July 21-Friday, July 22 Auto Wrap, Oklahoma City
Get started in the profitable vehicle wrap market with this two-day class taught by Jeff Wagner, a 3M-certified installer. Topics include design, choosing materials, and surface prep. Day two includes a full-wrap install.
For more information about GSG, call 800/366-1776 or visit www.GoGSG.com.
