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Set Etiquette & Protocol via Zoom 2023-Mar-21
Developed by industry union and taught by industry professionals, this three hour workshop is a must for those considering film and television careers. Workshop will start 12:00 pm and finish at 3:00 pm. Course will cover who reports to whom, do's and don'ts on location and job expectations. Safety issues and on-set vocabulary will also be discussed. Participants must have video and audio on device to participate in this class. To register, please email education@iatse212.com.
Attendees: FULL
Date: 3/21/2023
Time: 12:00:00 PM
Trainer: Marion Milner
Dept: ALL
Location: Zoom
Prices:
Member: $42.00 Members
Permit: $42.00 Permits
Others: $42.00 Contact Education
Generator Operator Seminar (MBS) 2023-Mar-25
Participants will gain knowledge on the safe operation of film set generators along with insight into proper cable distribution, load balancing and troubleshooting. Check In: 8:30 AM, Start Time: 9:00 AM. Ending Time: 4:00 PM/5:00 PM. Lunch Provided. Dress for all weather. Registration is restricted to members of the Lighting Department or as per lighting department approval for non-members. To register, contact education@iatse212.com
Attendees: FULL
Date: 3/25/2023
Time: 9:00:00 AM
Trainer: Jeff Marsland (IA 212), Shane Poon (MBSE)
Dept: Film Lighting
Location: MBSE Calgary, 7220 44 St SE, Calgary,AB T2C 3A7
Prices:
Member: $73.50 Members
Permit: $84.00 Permits
Jubilee Orientation 2023-Mar-27
Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium venue orientation. Tour will start at 10:00 am and finish around 11:30 am. Orientation is mandatory for all IATSE Local 212 Casual Crew. Tour will cover all areas of the venue, health & safety and building policies. Registration is through IATSE 212 education.
Attendees: 1 spot remaining
Date: 3/27/2023
Time: 10:00:00 AM
Trainer: Richard Hansen/Rebecca Solly
Dept: Stage
Location: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Prices:
Member: $0.00 Members
Permit: $0.00 Permits
Others: $0.00 Contact Education
Aerial Boom & Scissor Lift Operator Certification 2023-Mar-28
This training provides a classroom presentation, written test, hands-on practice and skills testing session needed for safe operation of an aerial boom lift and scissor lift. Operator skills will be evaluated using industry standards. Participants must have valid Fall Protection certification and provide the following applicable Personal Protective Equipment: safety glasses, safety boots, safety vest, hard hat, harness & lanyard etc. Registration is through education@iatse212.com. GST has been included in registration fee.
Attendees: 2 spots remaining
Date: 3/28/2023
Time: 8:00:00 AM
Trainer: Bill Teichroeb
Dept: ALL
Location: United Rentals, 7120 Blackfoot Trail SE
Prices:
Member: $105.00 Members
Permit: $166.95 Permits
Barbering Skills Workshop 2023-Apr-02
Wanting to use your clippers and outliners? Wanting to know how to taper or fade? Clipper over comb and shear over comb, with freehand cutting. This workshop will cover taper and fading fundamentals, demo, clipper over comb work on a mannequin and model which you will do a haircut of fading or tapering. Workshop is from 10am-4pm. Registration is restricted to IATSE Local 212 Hair Department permits and members. To register please email education@iatse212.com , Mannequin head required for clipper over comb work and fading. Model for haircut of fading or tapering. Basic Kit requirements, mannequin and model.
Attendees: 3 spots remaining
Date: 4/2/2023
Time: 10:00:00 AM
Trainer: Melissa Houston
Dept: Film Hair
Location: IATSE 212 Unit #103-208 57 Ave SW
Prices:
Member: $31.50 Members
Permit: $31.50 Permits
Makeup Skills Workshop: Corrective Makeup, Period Glamour, Aging with Paint and Stipple 2023-Apr-16
This workshop will be presented as a morning and afternoon session. Morning will be from 10am - 1pm and will cover Corrective Makeup and Period Glamour. Afternoon will be from 2pm -6pm and will focus on Aging with Paint and Stipple. Female Model required. All registered participants will receive a list of required kit to bring.
Attendees: 2 spots remaining
Date: 4/16/2023
Time: 10:00:00 AM
Trainer: Various Instructors (Local 212)
Dept: Makeup
Location: IATSE 212 #103-208 57 Ave SW
Prices:
Member: $31.50 Members
Permit: $42.00 Permits
Makeup Skills Workshop: Keeping Continuity, Wounds, Kit FX, Tattoo Cover 2023-Apr-22
This workshop will be presented as morning and afternoon session. Morning session will be from 10am-12pm and will cover Continuity, Script days vs actual time and script breakdown. The afternoon session will be from 1-5pm and will cover Wounds, Dirt, Kit FX and Tattoo Cover. Learning about wounds, bloods, out of kit fx and dirt applications. Successful tattoo covering. Many more techniques will be explored as well as creating a character. Model required of any gender or age with a tattoo that is accessible. Model for afternoon only.
Attendees: 3 spots remaining
Date: 4/22/2023
Time: 10:00:00 AM
Trainer: Various Instructors (Local 212)
Dept: Makeup
Location: IATSE 212 #103-208 57 Ave SW
Prices:
Member: $31.50 Members
Permit: $42.00 Permits
Makeup Skills Workshop: Beards, Ventilated Pieces, Hand laying a beard 2023-Apr-23
All day workshop on Beards, Ventilated piece tonging, styling. All artists will hand lay a beard with human hair. Model Required All day. Bring a lunch and required kit.
Attendees: 3 spots remaining
Date: 4/23/2023
Time: 10:00:00 AM
Trainer: Various Instructors (Local 212)
Dept: Makeup
Location: IATSE 212 #103-208 57 Ave SW
Prices:
Member: $31.50 Members
Permit: $42.00 Permits
Base-work & Breakdown for Hairstylists 2023-Apr-30
Base-work fundamentals within your hair styles. Build styles/period styles that last. Workshop will cover breaking down your hairstyle and proper breakdown application methods. Many more topics will be covered. Workshop will be from 10am-6pm. Required kit list will be emailed to all participants. Registration is restricted to IATSE 212 hair department members and permits. Contact education@iatse212.com to register.
Attendees: 7 spots remaining
Date: 4/30/2023
Time: 10:00:00 AM
Trainer: Chris Glimsdale
Dept: Film Hair
Location: IATSE 212 Unit #103-208 57 Ave SW
Prices:
Member: $31.50 Members
Permit: $31.50 Permits
IATSE 212 Steward Training 2023-Apr-30
The IATSE Steward Training is designed to provide training to IATSE stewards and/or prospective stewards. Topics that are highlighted in the training include the basic knowledge stewards need, the steward's role, steward rights and where they come from, and the laws that govern their actions/responsibilities. Training session will be from 9:00 am -12:00 pm. Register through education@iatse212.com. This course is restricted to Local 212 Members only.
Attendees: 7 spots remaining
Date: 4/30/2023
Time: 9:00:00 AM
Trainer: Craig Coolahan
Dept: ALL
Location: IATSE Local 212 #201-208 57 Ave SW
Prices:
Member: $0.00 Members
Permit: $0.00 Permits
Others: $0.00 Contact Education
Makeup Skills Workshop: Showcase and Assessment 2023-May-13
What is the Showcase and Assessment? A chance for you to show off your skills and get appraisal of your work. No grades. Just a chance to learn and grow. A professional photographer will be on hand to take photos of your work for your portfolio use. Female model for the AM session and Male Model for afternoon required. Contact education to register.
Attendees: 4 spots remaining
Date: 5/13/2023
Time: 10:00:00 AM
Trainer: Various Instructors (Local 212)
Dept: Makeup
Location: IATSE 212 #103-208 57 Ave SW
Prices:
Member: $0.00 Members
Permit: $0.00 Permits
Others: $0.00 Contact Education
Jubilee Lighting Assessments 2023-May-15
Assessments for Lighting "B" and Lighting "A" . Assessments are by appointment only and will run in the morning and afternoon. Contact Education to schedule a time. Stage General Basic Tools for Lighting and PPE required. Prerequisite: Jubilee Orientation, Valid Fall Protection certification and Scissor Lift certification for Level A assessment.
Attendees: 12 spots remaining
Date: 5/15/2023
Time: 8:00:00 AM
Trainer: Brennan Berry
Dept: Stage Lighting
Location: Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Prices:
Member: $0.00 Members
Permit: $0.00 Permits
Others: $0.00 Contact Education
Respect, Civility and Prevention of Harassment in the Workplace
This training is aimed at all members of the union to continue our efforts to create a more inclusive and harmonious workplace for everyone in the union. Course takes approximately 3-4 hours to complete. Course can be completed in sections at the participants own pace. This course is only available to Members. To register please email drs@iatse212.com.
Attendees: 50 spots remaining
Date: 12/31/2023
Time: 1:00:00 PM
Trainer: online
Dept: All Members
Location: Online Self-Paced course
Prices:
Member: $0.00 Members
Permit: $0.00 Permits
Others: $0.00 Contact Education