Miss Donna’s Twisted Balloon Retreat

Miss Donna’s Twisted Balloon Retreat 2025

BRIBIE ISLAND, Queensland 27th May - 29th May 2025

Retreat Dates :
27th May - 29th May 2025
3 days - 2 nights

Venue:
BRIBIE ISLAND RETREAT AND RECREATION CENTRE
2 - 12 Third Ave, Woorim, Bribie Island Queensland

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, Miss Donna's Twisted Balloon Retreat offers something for everyone.

With expert instructors and a wide range of skill levels, you will learn new techniques and enhance your creativity in balloon twisting.

Whether you're looking to add flair to your event decorations or take your balloon artistry to the next level, this retreat is the perfect opportunity to expand your skills.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Head Instructor & Retreat Host
DONNA COCHRANE

PIP MILFORD-HUGHES

Pip otherwise known as Pippity-Pop! – Balloonologist Extraordinaire from Dunedin, New Zealand. The winner of the TV show Blow Up New Zealand has travelled and taught Balloon Art in New Zealand, Australia, The United States of America, England, The Netherlands, Germany and Japan. She has also hosted Balloon Taskmaster, twisted for Zoo Moo TV as Ninja Gorilla!

Pip started twisting balloons 17 years and has not been able to put them down! She’s very excited and honoured to be our star instructor at Twisted Balloon Retreat and she has some super new fun designs to share with us all.

SONIA BOCHOW

Sonia has been twisting balloons since 2008, she has honed her skills and built a career filled with exciting milestones, including performing on Australia’s Got Talent in 2019 and teaching balloon classes across Australia and internationally in the USA.

With 17 years of experience, Sonia brings a fun and informative approach to balloon artistry, sharing the tips and tricks she’s gathered along the way. Sonia also shares her creativity through her YouTube channel, Learn Balloon Art with Sonia. She is passionate about creating beautiful and functional balloon art, she is excited to be a part of Miss Donna’s Twisted Balloon Retreat and looks forward to inspiring creativity through balloons!

RAI MOLKI

Rai from HooRai Balloons, Coffs Harbour, New South Wales. She picked up her passion for balloons at the age of 16, training with industry experts to refine her skills. And in 2019 she transformed her passion into a business, offering a range of services including balloon twisting, decor, sculptures, and deliveries.
Rai continues to bring joy and creativity to the Coffs Harbour region and beyond, offering unique balloon art that reflects her passion and dedication.

PROGRAMME

Tuesday 27th May
1pm - arrival - registration desk open
1pm - 2pm - find your cabin - settle in etc
- Option to help build balloon wall
2pm - Classes start
8pm - official welcome & pyjama party
BYO snacks & drinks (Alcohol permitted)
Fun Activities & competitions - fun for everyone

Wednesday 28th May
9am - classes start
7.30pm - official competitions, music, fun and jam time

Thursday 29th May
9am - classes start
12.30pm - awards presentation
- retreat finish 3pm

REGISTRATIION

Registration Fee: $595
One Day Pass: $295

Strictly limited places available. Book early to avoid disappointment.
Register Now!

Your registration Fee includes:

Three days of fun!
Two Nights of shared cabin accommodation.
All meals.
Access to all classes, basic through to advanced.
Access to Pyjama Jam Party Monday evening.
Access Tuesdays twisted night - after dinner fun and times competitions.
Entertainment, competitions and activities.
Gift bag.

Alternative accommodation options are available nearby at your own cost if you do not want to share cabin accommodation.

‘Come bunk with your balloon friends in fun cabins in a stylish modern facility camp ground’

To begin registration CLICK HERE.