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SUNDAY, APRIL 29th
6:00-9:00p.m. Onsite Registration and Check-in for pre-registrants and vendors
Start conference off on the right foot! Register and/or pick up your badge and information if you pre-registered tonight and sleep an extra hour tomorrow morning!
8:00-Midnight Staff Welcome “Meet and Greet”
We invite the Board of Directors, Vendors, Members and Staff for a get-to-know-you social event. Kareoke! Sing your favorite ballad in front of complete strangers! It is bound to bring us together…refreshments provided. This event is not open to all attendees to allow the people who will be working at Conference the time to get to know each other.
MONDAY, APRIL 30th
8:00am- 6:00pm Onsite Registration and Check in for pre-registrants and vendors
Pick up your conference information and your badge which is required to enter ANY classrooms or the Exposition. Do not lose your badge!
10:00-11:00a.m. Orientation
Instructors: Derek Lowe and Sean Christian
Orientation is for all new attendees, designed to help you to utilize the schedule, network with other attendees and to help you decide which courses are most suited to your needs. Sean Christian is a long-time conference attendee, and APP President’s Award recipient and Derek Lowe is a Trustee and past board member, both are happy to answer any of your questions throughout the event.
11:15-12:45p.m. Woods
Instructors: Ryan Lorenz and Michael Sims
The newly introduced woods class will discuss important information concerning the use of wood as jewelry. Topics we will cover will range from responsible use of wood, toxic woods, proper finishing, water and wood, and proper care and storage. This class will be directed to shop owners and buyers but will also have useful information for anyone interested in wood jewelry. The wood jewelry industry is very misunderstood and we hope to share our wisdom to help you make informed decisions when buying wood products.
11:15-12:45p.m Business Management & Marketing
Instructors: Glen and Kelsey
An overview of retail business management and marketing decisions which can be used to position a small business for future success. Provides basic practical information on the initial planning process for successful start-up and management of a business. Includes techniques for understanding a business' current position; identifying future issues and trends; and developing strategies for meeting the challenges of the future.
11:15-12:45p.m. Professional Writing: From Ads to Articles
Instructors: Jim Weber and Gena Batcheller
Have a hard time putting your advertising ideas into words? Struggling to remember “I before E except after C” and other rules of grammar? Want to write for the Point and other professional piercing publications? This class is for the piercer or studio owner interested in polishing their professional and business correspondence; putting punch in their advertisements; and getting their voice heard in professional articles, press releases, and other forms of public writing.
1:00-2:00p.m. Meeting: Friends of Bill W.
2:30-3:30p.m. Roundtable: Glass
Facilitators: Ryan Kremp and Jason Pfohl
A discussion about the use of different types of glass (Quartz, Borosilicate, Soda-lime, and barium crystal) for stretching, wear in healed piercings, and potential use for initial piercings. Due to the popularity of this topic in past Jewelry Materials classes, all
discussion about the use of glass has been moved to a roundtable setting to provide an open forum for discussion. If you would like to share your experience with glass in your studio, or would like to learn how others are using this material, please attend this
roundtable.
2:30-4:15p.m. Initial Piercing Jewelry: Materials
Instructors: Luis Garcia and Chrissy Shull
Panel: JD Lorenz, Barry Blanchard, and Adam Block
Presenting an in-depth look at Stainless Steel, Titanium, Niobium, Platnium, and Gold. This class will cover the metals that meet APP standards for intitial piercings.
3:45-4:45p.m. Roundtable: Women in the Industry
Facilitators: Bethra Szumski and Maria Tash
A roundtable discussion about what obstacles arise in a predominately male industry. An opportunity to address boundaries and concerns that can arise when you are the only female in a shop and share experiences that have shaped the leading women in the industry.
4:30-6:00p.m. Initial Piercing Jewelry: Size & Style
Instructors: Jim Weber and Danny Yerna
What jewelry goes where and why. Presenting A.P.P. jewelry standards, suggested sizes and styles for initial piercings, the understanding of different sizes and the pros and cons of basic jewelry. The main goal of this class is to teach the student the terminology and theory for applicable standards.
5:00-6:00p.m. Roundtable: Marketing and Retail Sales
Facilitator: Glen and Kelsey
The perfect place to discuss your own marketing and retail sales ideas and pick up pointers from your fellow piercers. This is an open discussion and all are welcome.
6:15-7:15p.m. Meeting: Vendors
Open to Vendors only. The APP requests that all Vendors attend this informative meeting and open discussion with representatives of the APP Board of Directors.
8:00-Midnight OPENING PARTY
Top of the Riv
Sponsored by Safe Products; LeRoi, Inc., and Anatometal
Our opening party is a great way to meet new people, touch base with old friends and have some fun! This year's event will have a beach theme! Don your bikini or swim trunks (no speedos please) and join us at this relaxing evening event. There will be bar-b-que style food, dancing, cash bar, and a preview of our Banquet Dinner entertainment!
TUESDAY, MAY 1st
8:00am- 7:30pm Onsite Registration and Check in for pre-registrants and vendors
Pick up your conference information and your badge which is required to enter ANY classrooms or the Exposition. Do not lose your badge!
10:00-12:30p.m. Male Genital Piercing (Members Only)
Instructor: Elayne Angel
Male Genital Piercing will include a PowerPoint Presentation with lecture, video, and question and answer period. Topics to be covered include: Client communications, Evaluating individual anatomy, Optimal jewelry sizes and styles, Piercing placements Aftercare, healing tips, and follow-up (including bleeding, urinating, sexual activity, shaving/trimming, and more). Piercings covered include: Prince Albert, Frenum, Lorum, Scrotum, Guiche, Reverse PA, Ampallang, Apadravya, Dydoe, and Foreskin.
10:00-12:00p.m. Anatomy: Body
Instructor: Dr. Jamie Hall
This year’s Body Anatomy class will focus on the anatomy of skin, and the physiology of wound care and healing, including complications that may arise. It will also include basic anatomy of the torso, extremities and genitalia. This is a great class for first time attendees as well as seasoned piercers.
10:00-11:00a.m. Roundtable: Inner Studio Relations
Facilitator: Bethra Szumski
A discussion on how good communication can reduce liability, improve moral, and increase the productivity of the studio as a whole.
11:15-12:15 Roundtable: Implementing Change as an Employee
Facilitator: Christina Shull
A discussion about the difficulties that employees face when they work in a studio that they do not own. Some topics will include when a change is not feasible and
what to do when this happens; as well as strategies on how to bring about change in a studio where you are not the “decision-maker.”
12:15-1:15p.m. Roundtable: Ethics: Working on Minors
Facilitator: Jesika Bornsen
A group discussion including the pros and cons of piercing minors; and the ethics and legalities that come with it. This group will also cover the benefits of inviting children, young people, and families into the studio and the cautions and care that should be taken.
1:15-2:15p.m. Meeting: Members Annual (Members Only)
If you are a member please attend this annual meeting. This is your chance to participate and be informed about issues which effect membership and the organization as a whole. Introductions of our new Board Members will be made, along with discussions regarding committees being formed, logo usage issues, and a call for ideas and suggestions for increasing membership numbers. Don’t forget your business cards for the business card exchange!
2:30-8:00pm EXPOSITION OPENS TO ATTENDEES
2:30-4:00p.m. Basic Photography
Instructor: Sean Hartgrove
Bring your camera and your portfolio! Sean will use this time to show participants how to improve their shots with their own cameras; how to set up your own “photo studio” in your piercing studio with the equipment you already have; and overall troubleshoot the problems you encounter with taking portfolio photos.
2:30-5:00p.m. Anatomy: Oral & Facial
Instructor: Betsy Reynolds and Danny Yerna
The head and neck regions of the body contain numerous neural, muscular, ductal, and vascular structures that impact piercing strategies. This course will provide an overview of anatomical structures to piercers in an attempt to familiarize participants with head and neck structure and function considerations that will influence piercing techniques. Presented in a relaxed multi-media format, the course will provide information on tissue differences in healing dynamics, inflammation and its consequences, strategies to minimize damage to oral structures secondary to piercings, and aftercare recommendations.
2:30-6:00p.m. Bloodborne Pathogens
Instructors: Kris Lachance and Christina Shull
This course has been updated and completely revamped specifically for the piercing practitioner through a collaborative effort of APP’s Board of Directors, Health Educators Inc. & Professional Piercing Information Systems. The course meets federal training requirements of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and features a comprehensive update on the very latest changes in OSHA rules and regulations as they apply to the piercing industry.
4:15-6:15p.m. Grounding - Day
Instructors: Fakir Musafar and Alicia Cardenas
This class explores the psychological, emotional and psychic connections that influence energy movement during a body piercing or other body modification practice. The class concentrates on sensing energy, opening and stimulating energy centers and connecting them, e.g. GROUNDING. Subject matter/exercises include: focus, attention, intent, breath control, chakras, chi energy, rituals and origins of energy manipulation.
5:15-6:15p.m. Roundtable: Legislation: New Perspectives
Facilitator: Eric “Sque3z” Anderson and Troy Amundson
This year we will turn our focus more specifically on how to work towards passing legislation and regulations for the piercing industry. We will try and provide artists and related officials with useful information to promote working relationships between legislators, regulatory agencies, public health officials, the media, and our industry personnel. This roundtable will cover different approaches of initiating a working relationship and being pro-active at the municipal, county, and state levels.
6:30-7:30p.m. Roundtable: Being a Pierced Parent
Facilitators: Eric “Sque3z” Anderson and Anne Ott with special guests
Being a pierced parent is a roundtable discussion for parents who are related directly or indirectly to the piercing industry/community that may or may not face everyday challenges and stigmas associated with being a parent in today’s society. This is a discussion on how you can be proactive in overcoming those obstacles in a positive way, instead of maybe having a negative reaction.
This will also be a great opportunity to network with other parents in the industry too!
If you are a parent, this is a very first “parent must go too” roundtable!
6:30-7:30p.m. International Meeting
For all International Attendees or those interested in international piercing issues.
6:30-8:30p.m. History of Modern Piercing - Night
Instructor: Paul King
This PowerPoint presentation will focus on the development of the piercing culture in North America and Western Europe from the 1890’s through the 1990’s; the Dark Ages through the Renaissance.
7:30-9:30p.m. Grounding - Night
Instructors: Fakir Musafar and Alicia Cardenas
This class explores the psychological, emotional and psychic connections that influence energy movement during a body piercing or other body modification practice. The class concentrates on sensing energy, opening and stimulating energy centers and connecting them, e.g. GROUNDING. Subject matter/exercises include: focus, attention, intent, breath control, chakras, chi energy, rituals and origins of energy manipulation.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 2nd
9:00am- 7:00pm Onsite Registration and Check in for pre-registrants and vendors
Pick up your conference information and your badge which is required to enter ANY classrooms or the Exposition. Do not lose your badge!
10:00-1:00p.m. Studio Inspection
Instructors: David Vidra, Kris Lachance, and Karl Schiemann
This workshop is designed specifically to assist public health inspectors gain a better understanding of the inner workings of a piercing establishment. This course offers health inspectors the opportunity to become familiar with industry-specific terminology, equipment, and procedures utilized so that piercing studios may be thoroughly evaluated and inspected. An overview of how to effectively interpret and enforce existing federal regulations is also covered. Assistance in developing a responsible regulation program is also available. Open to all but designed with the health inspector in mind.
10:00-12:00p.m. Basic Female Genital Piercing
Instructor: Elayne Angel
Basic Female Genital piercing will include a PowerPoint Presentation with lecture, video, and question and answer period. Topics to be covered include: Client communications, Evaluating individual anatomy, Optimal jewelry sizes and styles, Piercing placements, Aftercare, healing tips, and follow-up (including bleeding, urinating, sexual activity, menstruation, pregnancy, shaving/trimming, stimulation vs. desensitization, client expectations and more). Piercings covered include: Vertical Clitoral Hood-VCH, Horizontal Clitoral Hood- HCH, Inner Labia, and Outer Labia.
10:00-12:00p.m. Investigating Surface Anchoring and Pocketing (Members Only)
Instructors: Luis Garcia, Eric “Sque3z” Anderson, and Didier Suarez
The industry has been abuzz with talk about surface anchoring and with good reason; it is one of the most interesting new procedures to come about in the industry in some time. Pocketing is a procedure that has had various incarnations over the years, but in recent years techniques have come about to make it much more viable. This class will cover the ethics, placement, jewelry sizing and style, and technique for both procedures. We will also cover the overall viability of these procedures.
12:00-8:00p.m. EXPOSITION OPEN TO ATTENDEES
12:15-1:15p.m. Roundtable: Ethics: Investigating New Techniques
Instructors: Luis Garcia & Danny Yerna
This roundtable is geared towards any piercer that likes to experiment with new techniques. We will discuss how to use common sense and ethics when trying new techniques, how to avoid trying techniques just for the sake of doing something new, and how to properly inform your clients that you are experimenting on them with a new technique.
2:00-4:00p.m. Sterilization & Equipment Management
Instructors: Alicia Cardenas, David Vidra, and Brian Skellie
In this class we will discuss the many variations of how to sterilize equipment properly including the many great options of equipment that are available today. We will be talking about how to maintenance your Ultrasonic and Autoclaves to insure a long life for this equipment. We will introduce products and techniques that can make the management of the sterilization program at a Body Piercing studio effective and easy.
2:00-4:00p.m. Surface Piercing - Day
Instructors: Luis Garcia and Eric “Sque3z” Anderson
This former “members only” class is now available to everyone! This class will cover both the surface bar and tygon methods of surface piercing as well as proper placement, technique, jewelry sizing, and healing.
2:30-6:00p.m. First Aid
Instructors: Red Cross
Required renewal every 3 years to maintain APP membership.
4:15-6:15p.m. History of Modern Piercing- Day
Instructor: Paul King
This PowerPoint presentation will focus on the development of the piercing culture in North America and Western Europe from the 1890’s through the 1990’s; the Dark Ages through the Renaissance.
4:15-6:15p.m Medical Risk Assessment & Troubleshooting
Instructors: David Vidra, Dr. Jack, and Derek Lowe
Ever wonder what all those questions on your release forms are for? Have you heard stories of clients dying post procedure from a heart condition? Learn how to evaluate the medical risk of your clientele, help your clients make safe and healthy choices regarding their decision to get pierced, and know when to let your client keep their money.
7:00-7:30 Roundtable: So, You Want to Be a Board Member? (Members Only)
Facilitator: Chrissy Shull
This roundtable is ideal for all members who have ever considered running for a board position and will include current and past board members who will be available to answer
questions about the board positions and what they entail. With elections taking place in Fall 2007, any interested members should definitely attend.
7:00-8:30p.m. Aftercare: Natural Alternatives -Night
Instructors: John Johnson
This class will focus on how to care for piercings and customers without using synthetic chemicals. We will discuss antimicrobials, scar treatments, soaks, oils and teas: what works, what doesn’t, what might, and what we can say within liability. A portion of the class will include an overview of nutrition, its role in wound care and relevance to body piercing, and how to share this information with clients.
7:00-9:00p.m. Surface Piercing -Night
Instructors: Luis Garcia and Eric “Sque3z” Anderson
This former “members only” class is now available to everyone! This class will cover both the surface bar and tygon methods of surface piercing as well as proper placement, technique, jewelry sizing, and healing.
THURSDAY, MAY 3rd
9:00am- 5:00pm Registration Desk
For any additional registration needs; late check-in, badge pick up etc.
10:00-11:30a.m. Basic Studio Set-Up
Instructor: Christina Shull
This class is ideal for studio owners, piercers and health department inspectors and will address all aspects of studio set up from aesthetics to practicality. The presentation will include information about APP membership application criteria and what to look for during a regulatory inspection.
10:00-11:30a.m. Improving Your Retail Environment
Instructor: Crystal Sims and James Weber
This workshop will discuss the tremendous impact your retail environment can have on your sales and the growth of your business. Information will be given on how to customize your environment to the clientele you are serving, or the clientele you wish to attract. Attendees are invited to bring pictures (saved to CD so they may be projected) of their own studios for discussion.
10:00-11:30a.m. Aftercare: Basic Principles
Instructors: Bethra Szumski and Jesika Bornsen
A presentation on basic piercing care covering anti-microbial soaps and sea salt soaks. This class will teach basic wound care, how proper aftercare can aid problematic piercings, and the importance of individualizing client aftercare based on lifestyle of client and location of studio.
11:45-1:15p.m. Aftercare: Natural Alternatives -Day
Instructor: John Johnson
This class will focus on how to care for piercings and customers without using synthetic chemicals. We will discuss antimicrobials, scar treatments, soaks, oils and teas: what works, what doesn’t, what might, and what we can say within liability. A portion of the class will include an overview of nutrition, its role in wound care and relevance to body piercing, and how to share this information with clients.
11:45-1:15p.m. Stretching
Instructors: Jim Weber and Eric “Sque3z” Anderson
With the enduring popularity of piercing, stretching and enlarged holes continue to be a popular and conspicuous practice. As piercers, we are often responsible for preparing our clients for a journey more intimate and of a longer duration than just a simple piercing. What are the best ways to make sure this is accomplished safely and with a minimum of complications and trauma?
This class will cover not only the enlarging of ear piercings, but techniques and considerations for stretching everything from cartilage to nipples to genital piercings. Techniques for increasing the size of piercings, strategies used in minimizing tissue damage, and jewelry materials used will also be covered. Particular attention will be given to the discussion of natural materials such as wood, stone, horn and bone, in addition to glass and metal.
11:45-12:45p.m. Roundtable: Interaction & Communication with Health Inspectors
Facilitator: Karl Schiemann
Join Patron Member and Denver’s Inspector of Piercing studios for a discussion on how best to facilitate communication between Inspectors and Piercers. This is a timely discussion for anyone in our industry, especially those interested in establishing or updating legislation, and promoting better inspection of studios in their area.
12:00-6:00p.m. EXPOSITION OPEN TO ATTENDEES; LAST DAY TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS!! See deadline information below…
2:15-3:45p.m. Bedside Manner
Instructor: Didier Suarez
How does the way we arrange and control ourselves and our space affect piercing outcome? This class will focus on how to create a positive and healthy experience for our clients. We will discuss techniques for recognizing our clients’ needs, releasing tension and minimizing unexpected events. We will also talk about the possibility of transformative change in the piercing room and our role in facilitating it.
2:15-3:45p.m. Modern Rituals of the Americas
Instructors: Rocky Rodriguez and Alicia Cardenas
This class is a lecture regarding the spiritual significance of piercing from an indigenous perspective. The focus will be on the importance of understanding why indigenous cultures pierced in the first place based on original instruction and how it is now evolved into a mass culture of “Modern Rituals”.
2:15-5:45p.m. CPR
Instructors: Red Cross
Required annually to maintain APP membership. Re-certification no longer offered.
4:00-5:00p.m. Roundtable: Modern Rituals
Facilitators: Corey Lolley, Rocky Rodriquez, and Fakir
As piercers we practice a very ancient craft which dates back to the beginning of man. In the ancient days piercing was often practiced as a rite of passage, a form of shamanism or a marking of importance. Living in modern society it is easy for us to forget the roots of what we do. Join us in a discussion about what we can do as practitioners of piercing to honor the roots of piercing not only as a craft but as an ancient form of ritual. We will also discuss different ceremonies happening within our communities, personal ritual and bringing ceremony into the piercing room.
4:00-6:30p.m. Aseptic Technique & Infection Control
Instructors: David Vidra and Alicia Cardenas
We will explore the difference between Surgical and Medical Asepsis; Personal Protective Equipment; Needle Safety; and Basic Infection Control. Using hands-on demonstrations, we will address the importance of proper donning and removal of Personal Protective Equipment. We will also discuss the importance of Infection Control in a body piercing studio and how to implement better and safer practices.
5:15-6:15p.m. Roundtable: Avoiding or Coping with Piercer Burnout
Facilitator: Allen Falkner
This roundtable will serve as an open forum for piercers to discuss the topics of how and why piercers burnout over time. The attendees will be asked to, not only share their experiences and frustrations, but also try to determine some solutions to this age-old problem. Piercers of all experience levels are welcome.
8:00-Midnight Banquet Dinner and Luau
Sponsored by Industrial Strength Body Jewelry
Top of the Riv North
The Dinner and fun will start at 8pm (get there early to get your seat) at the Top of the Riv North. Come and enjoy the Polynesian entertainment and Hawaiian food – wear your best tropical outfit – dance and see how low you can go doing the limbo! Additional Raffle ticket sales will take place – bring your cash – only cash accepted!
Awards/Announcements and Final Raffle 10pm
Awards for the best booth(s) - Single and Multiple will be awarded Wednesday afternoon and announced tonight. The President’s Award will be given at this time, along with announcements. The top ten Raffle prizes will be drawn and given out. Those attendees who do not have tickets for the Banquet are welcome to join us for these events.
Friday May 4th SHOP TIL YOU DROP!
9:00am- 1:30pm Registration Desk
Last chance to purchase entry into the Expo!
10:00 -2:30pm Raffle Prize claim at the APP Booth
10:00-2:30pm EXPOSITION OPEN TO ATTENDEES
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