Immerse yourself in a week of pure excitement and flair from 26th April to 3rd May, and learn new skills in exhibition flair, show flair, competition flair and working flair. Learn new sequences and even how to build a rountine. Flair Camp 12 is the ultimate experience to kick off your summer.
Flair Camp 12 is dedicated to exhibition, show, working flair and competition flair bartending. What you will learn:
- Bottle and Tin moves and sequences.
- Multiple object moves and sequences.
- How to flair with music.
- How to Build a routine - with Tom Dyer.
- Creating competition winning cocktails.
- Liquid Manipulation.
- How to be original and create your own moves.
- Show stopping and big finale moves.
- The difference between a show and a competition flair routine.
We understand some people want to enter Flair Competitions or perhaps you want to sell your skills as a flair bartending show. Flair Camp 12 is the week you need to put you on the right path to make that happen.
You'll learn the skills to build a flair bartending routine and what moves you need to add and when to make your flair shows stand out.
Each day you will rotate between all the four flair bartender teachers learning different flair bartending moves, skills and techniques that you can use to incorporate into your own flair bartending skills.
You will be given a lot of ideas, that you can film and continue to perfect after Flair Camp is finished.
Flair Camp 12 will run just after the Legends World Flair Competition where you'll be able to witness the best flair bartenders in the world compete against one another and then just a few days later you can learn their secrets from your Flair Camp teachers.
Flair Camp 12 will show you skills in exhibition flair, working flair, competition and show flair bartending and you'll learn how to put all of that into a routine. Ready for Legends Amateur Pro which will happen a few days before Flair Camp 13 in October.
Don't miss the week of a lifetime. Watch the best in the world, learn new tricks and prepare for a competition days before Flair Camp 13.
Every camper is different with different needs and skill levels. It is important our flair bartending teachers have the experience and knowledge to be able to adapt to change immediately.
We all learn differently, so coming up with creative and original ways to teach flair so you can understand the skills that are being shown to you is imperative for you to use later on and implement into your flair when you need it.
You don't have to be a world champion to be a good teacher, but having experience, not only in flair bartending, but all areas of bartending helps our teachers portray their ideas correctly the each camper.
We all learn better when we are having fun. The "vibe" a teacher creates is important for your learning. Creating a fun and engaging atmosphere that is inclusive for everyone is what Flair Camp is all about.
Being able to teach their flair bartending moves and share their ideas with your clearly for you to be able to understand. This means showing / teaching in different ways to "adapt" to the way that you learn.
AND understanding that everyone learns at a different pace and in a different way. Our teachers are chosen because they have the patience to deliver the information to each camper in a manner they understand.
WORLD CHAMPION
Alex's flair bartending is relentless and unstoppable. His creativity and flow are flawless and some of his flair moves are unbelieveable. This flair superstar has travellled the world and is the last winner of the coveted Roadhouse Grand final.
OLD SCHOOL LEGEND
Rafa won multiple competitions, including the French championship, trained thousands of flair bartenders over the years and performed more flair shows than you've had hot dinners. His showmanship and stage presenece is one of the best.
CREATIVE MASTER
Roadhouse finalist a number of times. Flavius will wow you with his creativty and mind bending tricks. Flavius' tricks will open up doors to possibilities you've never dreamed of. His different way of thinking will help your creative mind open up.
THE EXTREMIST
Learning with Michael is a lot of fun. You'll learn some cool tricks and enjoy every second, so stay alert because times flies when you're having fun. We're very excited to have Michael back for his 2nd time at Flair Camp.
BOTTLE TIN IS KING
Tom will be making a few cameo appearances for some select classes throughout Flair Camp. A seasoned pro when it comes to sharing his skills. Things will get deep and you'll learn tips and ideas you'd never thought about.
DRINK MASTER
Kate is a master of tastes, flavours and textures. After receiving such popular feedback from 2023. We had to get her back for 2024. Kate has won numerous awards personally and for her bar in the USA!
Co-Founder & Organiser
Since 2012. Tom has been a teacher for Flair Camp over the years. For FC12 Tom will be stepping back to let the pro's share their knowledge, however he may step in for a master class or two.
Admin & Social Media
Patricia takes care of the communication and posting on social media. You'll also find her at the Flair Camp shop during the week and as well as bringing the Flair Camp vibe to all the campers.
Logistics & Organisation
Jumbles made his name as a Flair Bartender and Flair Camp 'Master'. Now he will be the one working behind the scenes to make it all happen. Who knows, we may even see him step up to give a master class two.
Logistics & Organisation
An old school legend in the world of flair especially in Portugal. Andre has travelled the world giving training and shows for Red Bull and is one of the instigators to the glassware balance on the chin. A living Legend!
Videography
Another Flair Bartending Legend. Oliver is a veteran in the flair bartender world. We're extremely happy to have him join us to capture the memories and moments Flair Camp brings. I'm sure we'll see some flair from him too.
Photographer
Ali joined us for the first time in 2023 and snapped some supreme photos, that we decided to invite him back for another time to see what other photographic delights he can get of more flair bartenders.
Wake up and fill up on the included buffet breakfast. Plenty of choices to suit all needs and probably the tastiest food in the Algarve. (we sampled the food and it is Amazing!). Vegan options available.
Each day will be different, but you are sure to spend time with at least 2 of your teachers in our dedicated 500sqm space or outside next to the pool or on the beach.
Lunch - More delicious food from the hotel lunch buffet. Everyone is catered for, but if you have any special requests, just let us know.
Classes will finish between 4 and 5pm so there will be plenty of time for some "free flair" training, time to relax in the sauna / jacuzzi.
The hotel dinner is available for anyone who booked. It is served from 7 - 9:30pm
Will consist of guest shifts or evening presentations / parties in the hotel organised by the Flair Camp Team. From Flair History, Sponsor presentations or just cocktails and a good time.
Arrive at Hotel Baia Grande 4* Hotel. Check in, try out the pool, jacuzzi, sauna and amazing cocktails at the bar. From 7pm, join us at the bar for welcome drinks and a good time.
In the morning there will be a welcome presentation from Tom Dyer after which you'll be put into your groups for the week.
For the afternoon session Tom Dyer will take you through "How to Build a routine" where you will take part in and witness a flair routine being made right before your very eyes.
At night we head to Legends Albufeira for Alexander Shtifanov's Guest shift.
Have a lay in on us. Training starts at 10:30am and goes until 6pm.
At night we have a relaxed evening learning all about Flair History with Dean Serneels, the inventor of the practice flair bottle. Along with an introduction to the wonderful world of Finest Call and Real Exoctics syrup cocktails.
Start training at 9am and go through to 5pm.
Spend the afternoon relaxing for a few hours in the pool or jacuzzi or catching up on some lost sleep the night before.
At night, we head to the Old Town to Dominos Bar where we have a guest shift with Flavius Lupu & Michael Moreni.
We meet on the beach at 9:30am to top up on Vitamin D and a swim in the ocean before training until lunch time.
After lunch Kate Gerwin takes us through the wonderful world of cocktails with a little education and competition.
For the evening activity we have an event with our sponsors and a flair movie night.
Back at it from 9am to 4:30pm. Make this day count. it is the last day of flair bartender training. Soak up all that info and ask those questions that have been in your mind all week.
Tonight Flair Fighter is back for another edition at the first ever Flair Bar in albufeira, Wild & Co. Get ready to witness the biggest moves, craziest show and mind boggling flair you have ever seen!!
Well done, you made it this far. Receive your certificate as proof and meet some of the bar owners for your chance to apply for a job at one of the flair bars.
In the afternoon, get ready for the party of the year. The World Famous Flair Camp BOAT PARTY is back! If you can still keep going after that, we meet back at Legends for the final farewell of yet another amazing week of Flair Camp.
In the sunny Algarve, at the 4* Hotel Baia Grande in the town of Albufeira, which is the unofficial capital for flair bartending in Portugal.
YES. 100%. We love beginners. It is a great way to get started in flair and meet a lot of other flair bartenders and build friendships for life to help you through your flair bartending journey.
Faro is the nearest airport, however there are good connections via bus and train from Lisbon. The bus or train takes approximately 3 hours and will cost about €20.
There are lots of buses which leave from the airport every 15mins. It is clearly signposted and very easy. You need to get off at Albufeira. You can also get a local taxi or an Uber or Bolt.
Breakfast and Lunch are included. You can add a dinner package for an extra fee. The hotel food is very delicious and extremely convenient. We recommend everyone to take the dinner option.
Book your spot on this website to confirm you place and then you can pay the remaining balance in one go or over instalments. It's totally up to you.
Yes, there is, but we STRONGLY recommend everyone to book with accommodation to feel more part of the flair camp community. The price without accommodation is €990.
Yes. We have a price for those that don't want training, which is €990. If you want to bring your children, please get in touch and we can arrange a price for you.
Flair Camp started in Portugal back in 2012. We are now in our 12th edition. This is the best week of the year in flair bartending for you to step up your game whether you want to improve your cocktail knowledge, practice your flair bartending skills or simply upgrade your technique.
It's not all flair flair flair. We have something for everyone. You get to learn so much from the highest grade teachers in flair, mixology and bartending in general.
Watch this space to find out more information as it becomes available and don't be shy, drop us a message if you want to know more.
To learn from the best in the world, trying and practicing the flair bartending techniques yourself. We invite the best MASTERS in the flair bartending business to learn from so you can up your game as a professional flair bartender.
BOOK NOW for the next life changing week of flair bartending. #HappyFlairDays
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