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Seminars and Workshops


Show Schedule April 25th, 26th, 27th 2025

-Friday-

9am Why Build it That Way pt1- Misty Gieczys Pt 1

9am Short Easy and Cute- Madeline Rothwell

9am Doodle Roulette- Mackenzie Murphy

11am Creative Kindergarten- Angela Kumpe

11am Tool Maintenance & Care- Dennis Brooks

1pm MEET THE BREED- Bedlington Terrier

1pm Business Summit 1-5pm Cassandra Eye

2pm Striping Groove-Misty Gieczys

3pm Beating Burnout-Madeline Rothwell

3pm Why The Products Matter- Nick Sklar


-Saturday-

9am Creative Heads Workshop 9-12 Angela Kumpe

9am Snap On Combs- Mackensie Murphy

9am Poodle with Pizazz- Madeline Rothwell

11am Groomer Wellness 101- Eris Yates

11am Buisness Startup 101- Cassandra Eye

12:30 MEET THE BREED- Afghan Hound

1pm Hand Stripping Workshop 1-4pm- Scott Wasserman

1pm Making Faces! Asian Styles- Cat Opson

1pm Make Everyone Happy!- Misty Gieczys

2:30pm Cheeky Cuts- Mackenzie Murphy

3pm Shears & Tools are NOT Created Equal- Nick Sklar



-Sunday-

9am Double Coats- Mackenzie Murphy

9am  Poodle in Disguise- Cat Opson

9am Why Build it That Way pt2- Misty Gieccys

11am Terrific Terriers- Scott Wasserman

11am Creative Color & Sculpting from Start to Finish- Angela Kumpe

12:00 Pet Tech CPR Certification 12-5:30pm Misty Gieczys

12:30 MEET THE BREED- Bichon Frise

1pm Grooming For Expression- Mackenzie Murphy

1pm Shampoos, Brushes and Combs Oh My!- Cassandra Eye 

3pm Asian Fusion Makes Everyone Cuter! Cat Opson

3pm NO! Not Another Bad Dog!- Madeline Rothwell

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Welcome to St. Louis Groomfest Pet Grooming

St. Louis Groomfest SEMINARS

Why Build it That Way 2 parts- Misty Gieczys

A well-designed salon can boost productivity, attract clients, and increase your bottom line. In this class, we'll show you how to plan a functional and stylish space without breaking the bank. Learn insider tips on maximizing efficiency, securing financing, and creating a layout that works for you.


Short Easy and Cute! Madeline Rothwell

See how fun and easy it is to make a few changes and give those short styes a little personality while keeping an easy to maintain trim.


Doodle Roulette- Mackensie Murphy

Join Mackensie Murphy for an exciting and dynamic session where she tackles a variety of doodle trims. With endless possibilities for shape, size, and style, learn how to adapt your techniques to create the perfect look for each unique doodle!


Creative Kindergarten- Angela Kumpe

Angela will start from the beginning and go over all the basics you need to start expressing yourself with color! The ins and outs of starting out with creative grooming. Easy and simple techniques to use in the salon. 


Tool Maint and Care- Dennis Brooks

Lets talk about the down and dirty of making those expensive tools and equipment last the longest and keeping them running for as long as possible. How little changes to caring for your equipment can extend the life of your tools. 


Buisness Summit- Cassandra Eye

The ins and outs of business. Starting up, keeping employees, profits and how to navigate thru some of the struggles everyone faces. Reduce losses and increase profits. How to avoid burning yourself and your staff out. Scheduling and client issues and how to balance all there is in your business. 

Stripping Groove- Misty Gieczys

Want to add Hand Stripping service to your grooming salon? Will be teaching the basics on how to strip and terrier and other breeds to get that leg up. Let's bring that color and shine back to the coat not to mention more green in your pocket.. 


Beating Burnout-Madeline Rothwell

Walk thru keeping your mind and body happy. Finding the balance of making money and enjoying your career without killing yourself and dreading going into work. 


Why the Products Matter- NIck Sklar

What’s in the products and why it matters. Why using certain products can actually make your job harder and more time consuming. Making the products work in the best way without wasting money!


Creative Heads Workshop- Angela Kumpe

Bring a slicker, a comb, a pair of shears and go on a creative adventure! Yarn dog heads and coloring products provided in this workshop where Angela takes you step by step in creating an adorable creative groom you can show off and display in your salon! Try these fun techniques on your clients and add some fun to your day!


Snap On-Mackensie Murphy

Master time-saving tricks with snap-on combs to streamline your grooming process. Learn how to set your trim quickly and efficiently, allowing you to achieve professional results with speed and precision, perfect for the busy, every day groomer! 


Poodle Pizazz- Madeline Rothwell

Put some glam and pizazz in your everyday poodle trims without sacrificing the easy maintenance your clients want.


Grooming Wellness 101-Eris Yates

Keeping your mind & body healthy and happy directly affects your overall well being. Find ways to make everyday better with some simple changes and finding the right fit for your life in this busy demanding career. 


Business Startup 101-Cassandra Eye

if you’re interested in starting your own business or are in the planning stages this class will help. We will discuss state/federal legalities, financing, client relations, pricing, and more! 


Hand Strippniig Workshop- Scott Wasserman

Want to learn handstripping? Or refine your skills? This hands on workshop will give you one on one education with Mr. Terrier himself. We have several dogs to practice on and lots of knives and tools to use if you don’t have any of your own.


Making Faces- Cat Opson

Explore different styles that look best on different coat types. Make them adorable and cute!


Make Everyone Happy- Misty Geiczys

Can’t make everyone happy? We can try. Know when to say when. Keeping Clients happy and employees happy with sacrificing your sanity,


Shears and Tools- Nick Sklar

What makes shears and tools different? He explains the difference between the metals and how they fit and balance in your hand. 


Cheek Cuts- Mackensie Murphy

Tips and Techniques for Round Rears on Any Breed. This seminar is filled with tips for shaping round, balanced rears on any breed. Learn the techniques to elevate your grooming with a touch of angulation and flair. 


Double Coats- Mackensie Murphy

Understanding and Mastering Deshedding. Learn the techniques for effectively managing double coats and mastering deshedding. This session will cover essential tricks for salon, mobile, and house call grooming, including a detailed product discussion and tool breakdown for the most effective deshedding. Achieve healthy coats with ease, leaving pets looking and feeling their best. 


Poodle in Disguise- Cat Opson

Trying out unconventional trims on poodles is not only fun but super cute! Cat will take you thru how to transform a poodle into an adorable different style. 


Terrific Terriers- Scott Wasserman

Mastering the art of the terrier. Learn balance and blending with your clippers to give them that natural looking with out handstripping. Learn tips and tricks on getting those iconic heads with thinners and clippers.


Creative Coloring and Sculpting- Angela Kumpe

See how fun and easy it is to add a little color and shape to any dog to give those grooms an elevated fun finish. 


Pet Tech CPR Certification- Misty Gieczys

Certification Workshop on CPR and first aid. Includes workbook and demo pets to practice on in class.


Grooming for Expression- Mackensie Murphy

Crafting Faces that Reflect Personality.This class will offer a variety of fun, new face trim ideas to add to your repertoire! Learn how to shape and trim faces to enhance each dog’s unique expression, creating looks that truly reflect their personality and style. 

Shampoos, Brushes and Combs Oh My! Cassandra Eye

This class will discuss products, tools and equipment that will make your grooming more efficient and your end groom top notch.


Asian Fusion makes Everyone Cuter! Cat Opson

Sometimes adding a little shape and style can help an old dog look young again. Put an Asian fusion groom on an elderly poodle taking their cuteness to a whole new level. 


No! Not another bad dog! Madeline Rothwell

We’ve all been there. Not another naughty dog! Navigate some helpful ways to get through these difficult grooms and communicate with clients to make your life easier.


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