Claudio Casagrande opened his first party shop in 1991 in his home town Aprilia in Italy. He quickly realised his passion for the art of balloon decoration. Over the years he has mastered techniques to create sculptures using innovative techniques with G-link balloons. In 2006 Claudio was invited to join Gemar’s Academia Masters. In 2008 he participated in GEMAR’s G20 and the debut of Academia. Claudio teaches all over the world, spanning the continents of Europe, Asia, Middle East and USA.
Unlock the door to a future in the Balloon Art.
What is

?
GemarPRO is course that will turn you into a certified balloon professional. If you want to open a shop, hold events or create stunning sculptures for your clients, this is your chance.
What you will get
For just 999$
How to become a GemarPRO
You are only six steps away from achieving your dream.
Let us know you want to become a Gemar Pro by joining the waitlist — be quick as places are limited. When places become available we will let you know.
The course does not include the materials you will need at home. Don’t worry! You can get these from your local Gemar supplier or from our shop.
Stream or download the self-study lessons wherever and whenever you want, then practice to prove that you have all the cards to be a real PRO!
You are now ready for the final stage and book your online exam with a Gemar Master. You will have to create some compositions and… surprise everyone with your skills!
We will let you know the result of your exam as quickly as we can, usually in two weeks. All being well, we will be able to send you your certificate and you can now proudly call yourself a GemarPRO.
Your examiners
Our Gemar Masters
Cristian is a founding member of Academia. As an Academia instructor, trainer and master, he is passionate about balloon art and shares the same vision as Gemar®, believing in the power of balloons to lift the moment. He has travelled the world training and supporting companies that sell balloons to up level their services through balloon art. Now with Academia, he continues to strive to preserve and spread the art of balloon decoration with Gemar’s superior Italian balloons.
Roberta has been working with balloons since 1995. In 2003 she opened her own party shop specialising in balloons and in 2011 she held her first Balloon Art seminar. It was through this work that she became acquainted with Gemar®. Seeing her deep love and talent with balloons she soon started working with Gemar® as a teacher for Academia, making numerous tutorials for magazines in the Balloon Art sector and holding seminars in different countries including Italy, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Poland, Israel, Florida and Russia. Roberta’s greatest passion is Fantasy Flowers, an elegant and captivating technique.
Vincenzo Musto began his journey into the world of balloon decoration in 1992 when he opened his first balloon shop in Napoli in Italy. Curiously he focused on various techniques and special effects but fell in love with the creativity of balloon art when he discovered twisting. He now specializes in techniques to create balloon decor with modelling balloons. In 2008 Vincenzo was invited to join Gemar’s Academia Masters. His experience and natural passion for balloons made him a natural teacher. Armed with enthusiasm he travels promoting the culture of balloons and teaching the techniques for crafting balloon decorations. Vincenzo teaches worldwide spanning the continents of Europe, Asia, Middle East and USA.
BECOME A GEMAR PRO
Join the waitlist
Grab your spot – be quick as places are limited. When places become available we will let you know.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to become a Gemar Pro?
This depends partly on when coaching days and exams are available to book, and whether you choose to study intensely over a short period or spread out your learning.
Do you need to have insurance?
The law in your country may require all businesses to have public liability insurance cover. It is your responsibility to arrange this and ensure it meets your needs. If there is a balloon professionals’ association in your country they may be a good source of information.















