July 2008
Great Garment Graphics
Releases July Educational Calendar
Great Garment Graphics, a non-profit organization dedicated to the education of heat-applied graphics, has released its July dates. All classes are free but require pre-registration at www.greatgarmentgraphics.com. Learn about how to get started in heat- applied graphics including digital cutting materials, print and cut, transfers, and more. Events include hands-on demonstrations, take-home materials, and an opportunity to network and learn from peers. Space is limited so don’t delay.
Brand new in July is a third class that is especially for equipment owners of either the Roland VersaCAMM printer cutter or Versa. The Hands-On Training Day is a specialized class that will teach new owners how to use their equipment and software from creating a design to cutting it out. Get on the fast track to learning your new equipment and making money. Get all your questions answered from experienced veterans. This class is being offered on a trial basis to gauge response so take advantage of it while it’s available.
JULY 2008 Great Garment Graphics Seminar Locations / Dates
PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Monday, June 30, 2008 – Getting Started with Heat Printing (Day 1)
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 – Intro to CAD-CUT Technology/Printing (Day 2)
Holiday Inn Express-Providence/Woonsocket
194 Fortin Drive
Woonsocket, RI 02895
SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – Getting Started with Heat Printing (Day 1)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 – Intro to CAD-CUT Technology/Printing (Day 2)
Four Points by Sheraton – Saginaw
4960 Towne Centre Road
Saginaw, MI 48604
KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
Monday, July 14, 2008 – Getting Started with Heat Printing (Day 1)
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 – Intro to CAD-CUT Technology/Printing (Day 2)
Holiday Inn West – Kalamazoo
2747 South Eleventh Street
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
LANSING, MICHIGAN
Thursday, July 17, 2008 – Getting Started with Heat Printing (Day 1)
Friday, July 18, 2008 – Intro to CAD-CUT Technology/Printing (Day 2)
Hampton Inn Lansing
525 North Canal Road
Lansing, MI 48917
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 – Getting Started with Heat Printing (Day 1)
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 – Intro to CAD-CUT Technology/Printing (Day 2)
Holiday Inn Select Norfolk
1570 N. Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23502
FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 – Getting Started with Heat Printing (Day 1)
Thursday, July 17, 2008 – Intro to CAD-CUT Technology/Printing (Day 2)
Friday, July 18, 2008 – HANDS ON EQUIPMENT TRAINING DAY
Hampton Inn Suites – Fredericksburg South
4800 Market Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
ROANOKE, VIRGINIA
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 – Getting Started with Heat Printing (Day 1)
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 – Intro to CAD-CUT Technology/Printing (Day 2)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 – HANDS ON EQUIPMENT TRAINING DAY
Holiday Inn Roanoke-Tanglewood RT 419/ I581
4468 Starkey Rd. SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
COLUMBUS, OHIO
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 – Getting Started with Heat Printing (Day 1)
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 – Intro to CAD-CUT Technology/Printing (Day 2)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 – HANDS ON EQUIPMENT TRAINING DAY
Holiday Inn – Columbus Airport
750 Stelzer Road
Columbus, OH 43219
Great Garment Graphics is an organization devoted solely to the education of newcomers and established decorators on heat-applied graphics. It offers regularly scheduled free seminars, as well as videos, booklets, and interactive CDs. The site also has a significant amount of educational information about the various types of heat-applied processes and materials. It’s a great starting point for anyone interested in doing heat-applied printing of any kind. Check it out at www.greatgarmentgraphics.com.
July 10, Washington
Hirsch International’s How to Make Money in the Embroidery Business Seminar
For more information, call (800) 394-4426, or visit www.hirschinternational.com. Other dates/locations: July 24, San Diego; July 31, Boston
U.S. Screen Releases
2008 T-Jet Printing Workshop Dates
Make the most of your investment in a T-Jet™ inkjet-to-garment digital printer by attending the Professional T-Jet™ Garment Printing Workshop offered by U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology.
In a small, structured class environment, you will receive group and one-on-one instruction as you are guided step-by step through FastARTIST™ and FastRIP™, our own software designed specifically for the T-Jet. This type of hands-on training will lessen the learning curve of the image set-up process.
Your T-Jet™ will work practically trouble-free if you take the time to understand and perform the necessary machine maintenance. Ninety-five percent of technical support calls come from people who have not maintained their machines properly. In this class, our experienced and knowledgeable staff will show you all the necessary steps required to properly maintain your T-Jet™.
The Professional T-Jet™ Garment Printing Workshop is a one-day class that costs only $195 per person. Upcoming dates include:
Jul 11, Aug 15, Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 7
For more information, contact U.S. Screen Print and Inkjet Technology at 480-929-0640; e-mail: sales@usscreen.com or visit the Web site at www.ScreenPrinters.Net or www.MyT-Jet.com.
July 11, Tukwila, WA
Hirsch machine maintenance seminar ($125)
For more information, call (800) 394-4426, or visit www.hirschinternational.com.
July 11, Tempe, AZ
U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology Basic Fast T-Jet Printing Workshop ($195)
For more information, call (480) 929-0640, or visit www.screenprinters.net and www.MyT-Jet.com.
July 17-19, Long Beach, CA
The Printwear Show
For more information, call (800) 669-0424, or visit www.nbm.com.
July 18-20, Providence, RI
ISS Show New England
For more information, call (770) 291-5416, or visit www.issshows.com.
July 22-24, Chicago
ASI Show Chicago
For more information, call (800) 546-3300, or visit www.asishow.com.
July 28-30, Tempe, AZ
U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology Professional Garment Printing Workshop ($495)
For more information, call (480) 929-0640, or visit www.screenprinters.net and www.MyT-Jet.com.
To submit your event for possible inclusion in Stitches’ calendar, please send an e-mail to
nrollender@asicentral.com, subject line: Stitches Events, or write to Stitches, attn: Events, 4800 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053.