{"title":"Balloon Classes","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jesus-tejada","title":"Jesus Tejada: The 19 Project","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Classes Over 4 Days (August 4-5 \u0026amp; 6-7, 2026)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"113\" data-section-id=\"xsoifa\"\u003eA Collaborative Balloon Art Experience with Jesús Tejada\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"309\"\u003eJoin internationally renowned balloon artist Jesús Tejada in Chicago for an exclusive 4-day immersive balloon art experience designed for artists ready to create at a completely different scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"311\" data-end=\"588\"\u003eThe 19 Project brings together only 19 artists per class for two intensive classes focused on large-scale artistry, immersive installations, and advanced creative techniques. 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