Mentor, Ohio – Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions announced today that the 2017 schedule of Wrap Classes is now open for registration and will include a new category of classes. Renowned installers Justin Pate of the Wrap Institute and John Duever of Vinyl Images will host two-day Digital Films Classes and Supreme WrappingTM Film Classes, along with new three-day Business Boot Camps, in 24 cities across North America.

“Taking a hands-on workshop is one of the best ways to raise quality, lower install times and increase profitability for installers and shop owners,” said Pate. “In 2017, our classes will be more beneficial than ever, with a focus on both the the most cutting edge installation techniques and business skills that are necessary for success in this industry.”

New for 2017 are Avery Dennison Business Boot Camps. These three-day classes will take participants through a simulated wrap shop job, with lessons on how to make the best business decisions and overcome everyday challenges from wrap design and pricing to production and installation. The schedule is being finalized for these classes and will be posted on the Wrap Class page.

Digital Films Classes, sponsored by Mutoh, teach skills for a wide variety of applications, including walls, floors, windows and full print vehicle wraps. Installers use multiple films during the workshop, ranging from calendered wall and floor film to cast Avery Dennison MPI 1105 Easy Apply RS™ film for vehicle wraps. The dates for Digital Films Classes are:

• February 6-7 - Mutoh Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ

• February 9-10 - Car Wrap City - Dallas, TX

• February 13-14 - Miller Decals - Atlanta, GA

• February 15-16 - Vivid Wraps - Cincinnati, OH

• March 23-24 - Graphic Installations - Pittsburgh, PA

• April 13-14 - PDX Wraps - Portland, OR

• June 19-20 - New Image Technologies - Chicago, IL

• June 22-23 - The Artworks Unlimited - Denver, CO

• July 17-18 - Gatorwraps - Laguna Hills, CA

• August 14-15 - Vinyl Images - St. Louis, MO

• October 19-20 - Designer Wraps - Glassboro, NJ

Supreme Wrapping Film Classes focus on color change applications, featuring a wide array of finishes and textures. Installers will learn quality wrap fundamentals, such as how to wrap difficult parts of the vehicle. Many vehicle wrap installers also take a one-day Certification Exam following these classes. The dates for Supreme Wrapping™ Film Classes are:

• February 15-16 - #201WRAP - Jacksonville, FL 

• April 10-11 - Gatorwraps - Laguna Hills, CA

• May 15-17 - PHENOMenal Vinyl - Oceanside, NY

• May 18-19 - Metro Signs - Miami, FL

• June 15-16 - Miller Decals - Atlanta, GA

• June 26-27 - Designer Wraps - Glassboro, NJ

• July 26-27 - WrapEffect - Edmonton, AB

• August 9-10 - Streamline Designs - Buffalo, NY

• August 21-22 - Restyle It - Toronto, ON

• September 25-26 - Car Wrap City - Dallas, TX

• October 2-3 - New Image Technologies - Chicago, IL

• October 5-6 - PHENOMenal Vinyl - Oceanside, NY

• October 9-10 - PDX Wraps - Portland, OR

• November 6-7 - Graphic Installations - Pittsburgh, PA

• November 9-10 - Spectrum Auto - Colorado Springs, CO

“Boot Camp participants will learn how to streamline their processes from the beginning of a job to its completion,” said Jeff Losch, marketing director, Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions. “It will be the perfect class for a shop owner or manager, as well as employees who are looking to run their shops with greater efficiency and profitability.”

For more details on Avery Dennison products and training, installers can visit graphics.averydennison.com or contact Avery Dennison at 800-282-8379 for additional information.