Ranger University 2010 Ranger Industries, innovators of inks, paints and other craft products, is proud to announce our Ranger University program. This will be an ideal experience for store owners, teachers and designers that want to learn more about how to teach and sell Ranger’s extensive product lines. We will be hosting a full 3-day program that has so much to offer – Tim Holtz, Ranger’s Education Director will teach hands-on techniques with Perfect Pearls, Ink, Paints and Embossing Powders.  Claudine Hellmuth, Mixed-media collage artist and licensed designer will provide creative insight and teach the versatility of her signature Studio line.  Suze Weinberg, licensed designer of the Melt Art™ line will teach how to use UTEE™, Beeswax and share a variety of techniques with the Melting Pot®.

• Papercraft, Rubber Stamp, Scrapbooking and/or Jewelry Making based retail stores;

• Instructors and/or Demonstrators of the above mentioned crafts;

• Published Designers

• Manufacturers of Products that support the Ranger product lines

The workshop focus is on Ranger's essential product lines and includes hands-on education of products, advanced techniques and answers to frequently asked questions from the top designers and educators in the field at Ranger’s home base in Tinton Falls, NJ. We will show you how to demonstrate, teach and sell Ranger products. You will become a “Fully Certified Ranger Educator”. This means that you have participated in the Ranger U program that incorporates all Ranger Product Lines. Attendees will receive a complete curriculum filled with reference material, techniques and class instructions, a teacher’s kit of product and more! We will be opening the two sessions to 24 students per session, allowing for one-on-one assistance and attention. Make new friends, network and have fun creating at Ranger.

Please fill out the attached application and email or fax to Tim Holtz' attention at tholtz@rangerink.com or 1-800-266-1397. Please note the application deadlines. Decisions regarding who attends are not made on a "first come, first serve" basis, but is determined by your application content and background. Final decisions regarding acceptances will be sent out within one week of the application deadline date. All applicants will be notified by email.

In addition to a $250 tuition fee, attendees are responsible for hotel and travel to and from Ranger’s facility. Most meals are included as part of the program. Liberty Newark Airport is the closest airport for travel to New Jersey. There are a number of car services from Newark for the 45 minute ride to Tinton Falls. Courtyard by Marriott and Marriott Residence Inn is literally next door and down the street from Ranger’s facility!

Check out the Ranger University 2010 Schedule.

Download Ranger University Application (.pdf)

If you can't attend Ranger University, you may contact Ranger U graduates about teaching at your store.