Fiona Fisher CBA QAI www.worldwideballoondecor.com
Fiona is an internationally renowned, award winning artist from Portadown, Northern Ireland, with twelve years experience in decorating venues with balloons and building balloon sculptures.
Fiona said "I am really looking forward to the challenge of building the Titanic in Victoria Square, Belfast, as it's so close to where Titanic was originally built.
All of my projects have to be thoroughly researched, but there is a special pride in this one. Now that I have discovered the amazing skills of the people who built Titanic, I dedicate this project, as a tribute to them, the great ship building empire that we once had in Northern Ireland and to all those who lost their lives on the fateful maiden voyage. When the public see our scaled down model of Titanic and study all of the background information in Victoria Square, I think a lot of them will be surprised as to how enormous this magnificent ship really was.
Fiona said "I am really looking forward to the challenge of building the Titanic in Victoria Square, Belfast, as it's so close to where Titanic was originally built.
All of my projects have to be thoroughly researched, but there is a special pride in this one. Now that I have discovered the amazing skills of the people who built Titanic, I dedicate this project, as a tribute to them, the great ship building empire that we once had in Northern Ireland and to all those who lost their lives on the fateful maiden voyage. When the public see our scaled down model of Titanic and study all of the background information in Victoria Square, I think a lot of them will be surprised as to how enormous this magnificent ship really was.
Sue Bowler CBA QAI www.suebowler.com
UK based balloon artist Sue Bowler discovered balloons and balloon art over 20 years ago! Today, she is primarily a balloon art instructor and social media columnist writing ‘The Very Best Balloon Blog’ http://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html for Pioneer Balloon Company the makers of Qualatex balloons.
Sue is well known worldwide in the balloon industry for her design skills, her work ranges from large scale decor to elegant wedding designs and from everyday delivery to mini balloon sculptures.
In 2010 Sue was awarded the first Golden Light Award for her dedication and contribution to the balloon industry which was given in honour of the late Linda Bruce.
Sue is thrilled to be part of the Titanic Project working with the very talented Fiona Fisher. “ Fiona is the master of large sculptures, working with her on such an amazing project is both a privilege and an honour”.
Sue is well known worldwide in the balloon industry for her design skills, her work ranges from large scale decor to elegant wedding designs and from everyday delivery to mini balloon sculptures.
In 2010 Sue was awarded the first Golden Light Award for her dedication and contribution to the balloon industry which was given in honour of the late Linda Bruce.
Sue is thrilled to be part of the Titanic Project working with the very talented Fiona Fisher. “ Fiona is the master of large sculptures, working with her on such an amazing project is both a privilege and an honour”.
John Bowler www.bapiaonline.com
John Bowler has more than 20 years experience in the balloon industry, starting a successful balloon decoration company and growing this into one of the most successful distributors in the UK. Having then spent some time working for Qualatex he moved onto his current position of European General Manager for Conwin Inc which has given him a great understanding of Conwin equipment. With his overall experience throughout the industry John now also runs the industry organisation BAPIA, www.bapiaonline.com which has recently launched an environmental awareness campaign for the industry www.thegreenballooncampaign.com
John said “I am looking forward to working on this project with Fiona and Rodney, I
have never been involved in anything on this scale before and I believe that it
will give me an even greater understanding of this type of sculpture building,
just to see the drawings and framework put together by Rodney is awe-inspiring”
John said “I am looking forward to working on this project with Fiona and Rodney, I
have never been involved in anything on this scale before and I believe that it
will give me an even greater understanding of this type of sculpture building,
just to see the drawings and framework put together by Rodney is awe-inspiring”
Rodney Fisher CBA www.fancydresssolutions.com
Rodney is the all Ireland advisor for Milan based fancy dress and accessory suppliers, Widmann SRL. He has also worked with Fiona in the balloon business for the last 10 years and he is responsible for the framework design and skeleton construction of the Titanic in Victoria Square.
The frame will be built in Portadown during March and transported to Victoria Square on the 1st of April, ready for the balloons to be added by the rest of the team.
Rodney is really pleased to be involved in this particular project as Titanic has a special place in history, not just in Northern Ireland but in many countries around the world.
"I know that lots of people from all around the globe will be watching our progress and I hope we can give them an insight into how we go about creating a balloon sculpture of this scale and size"
The frame will be built in Portadown during March and transported to Victoria Square on the 1st of April, ready for the balloons to be added by the rest of the team.
Rodney is really pleased to be involved in this particular project as Titanic has a special place in history, not just in Northern Ireland but in many countries around the world.
"I know that lots of people from all around the globe will be watching our progress and I hope we can give them an insight into how we go about creating a balloon sculpture of this scale and size"
Angela Holland www.dublinballoons.com
Angela set up Dublin Balloons just over three years ago and is successfully growing her business from strength to strength. Having a background in event management for the past 15 years she is applying her business expertise and professional approach to provide balloon decor and sculptures for special occasions, every day celebrations and events. Angela believes professional training in balloon design and techniques is key to providing her customers with a first class service. She has attended many Qualatex workshops, most recently the three-day Qualatex Event in Oxford.
"I went to one of Fiona's classes and was blown away by her amazing sculptures and techniques. I am very excited about taking part in the Titanic project, It's going to be a fantastic opportunity to work with very experienced experts in the business".
"I went to one of Fiona's classes and was blown away by her amazing sculptures and techniques. I am very excited about taking part in the Titanic project, It's going to be a fantastic opportunity to work with very experienced experts in the business".
Sandra McKeon CBA www.abfabballoons.ie
Sandra worked for a number of years in the printing business
before moving into event management in 2006. Having concentrated mostly on the event decor meant Sandra was using balloons on a regular basis and loved this aspect of her work so much she started her own balloon business in 2009.
After taking various Qualatex approved courses in Ireland and
England Sandra became a CBA in 2010 and now concentrates on creating her own unique designs for weddings, parties and corporate functions throughout Ireland. "Working with Fiona and Sue will be a fantastic experience, it's going to be an amazing opportunity for me to help create such a large balloon sculpture like Titanic, I am really looking forward to this challenge".
before moving into event management in 2006. Having concentrated mostly on the event decor meant Sandra was using balloons on a regular basis and loved this aspect of her work so much she started her own balloon business in 2009.
After taking various Qualatex approved courses in Ireland and
England Sandra became a CBA in 2010 and now concentrates on creating her own unique designs for weddings, parties and corporate functions throughout Ireland. "Working with Fiona and Sue will be a fantastic experience, it's going to be an amazing opportunity for me to help create such a large balloon sculpture like Titanic, I am really looking forward to this challenge".