FLAIR CAMP 13
Learn all aspects of Flair Bartending along with how to use it whilst making great cocktails. FC13 is the big sister of FC12 and will offer you so much more on top of what you already gained. From Craft and Working Flair skills, Hands on Cocktail and Mixology Training and a garnishing of Exhibition Flair.
FLAIR CAMP 13 TRAINING
What and How you'll Learn?
Flair Camp 13 is designed for building your all round flair bartending skills, from the cocktail you make to the moves you use to make it:
- Craft flair skills using tin on tin, jigger and spoons.
- Flair Pours.
- Working flair for bar and stage.
- Multiple bottles in working and exhibition flair bartending.
- Cocktail Flair behind your bar.
- Exhibition flair - touching all variations where necessary.
- Bottle tin in exhibition and working flair.
- Mixology & cocktail training.
- Liquid Manipulation.
Being good at all aspects of flair bartending will help you on stage and behind your bar. Focusing on the procedures around making cocktails will set you above the rest. At Flair Camp 13 we will build your skills as an all round flair bartender.
Each day you will rotate between all the masters to learn different flair bartending moves, skills, cocktails/mixology and other techniques. You will be given a lot of ideas, that you can film and continue to perfect after Flair Camp has finished.
YOUR teachers
Nicolas Saint-Jean
Nicolas Saint-Jean
Nicolas Saint-Jean
OG BOTTLE TIN KING
The man, the myth, the legend that is Nicolas Saint-Jean joins us for FC13. Multiple time world champion and original instigator for the Bottle Tin is King movement. Nicolas has invented moves, competitions and much more. Get ready to have your mind blown during his classes.
Flavius Lupu
Nicolas Saint-Jean
Nicolas Saint-Jean
CREATIVE MASTER
Roadhouse finalist a number of times. Flavius will wow you with his creativity 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.
Tom dyer
Nicolas Saint-Jean
Tom dyer
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.
YOUR teachers
Rafael Arce
Kate Gerwin
Kate Gerwin
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 presence is one of the best.
Kate Gerwin
Kate Gerwin
Kate Gerwin
COCKTAIL ROYALTY
Kate Gerwin has been mixing for many years. winning Bols around the world back in 2014 and recently being awarded, wait for it...Best New American Cocktail Bar, Bartender of the Year 2023, No37 most influential figure in the bar world 2024 (also listed in 2019 & 2022), Tales of the cocktail Dame Hall of Fame, Drinks Maste
COCKTAIL ROYALTY
Kate Gerwin has been mixing for many years. winning Bols around the world back in 2014 and recently being awarded, wait for it...Best New American Cocktail Bar, Bartender of the Year 2023, No37 most influential figure in the bar world 2024 (also listed in 2019 & 2022), Tales of the cocktail Dame Hall of Fame, Drinks Masters Netflix show runner up. Her knowledge will blow you away when it comes to drinks.
SPECIAL GUESTS
Tim 'Flippy' Morris
Vlad 'SlickBartender'
Vlad 'SlickBartender'
is a legend in the flair bartending community, famous for his high-energy performances and jaw-dropping tricks behind the bar.
Vlad 'SlickBartender'
Vlad 'SlickBartender'
Vlad 'SlickBartender'
is well known for his mind-blowing flair moves and his popular online tutorials that have inspired bartenders worldwide.
THE team
Tom Dyer
Patricia Varussa
Patricia Varussa
Co-Founder & Organiser
Since 2012. Tom has been a teacher for Flair Camp over the years. For FC13 Tom will be stepping back to let the pro's share their knowledge, however he may step in for a master class or two.
Patricia Varussa
Patricia Varussa
Patricia Varussa
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.
Andre Guerreiro
Patricia Varussa
Andre Guerreiro
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!
Oliver Deak
Oliver Deak
Oliver Deak
Videographer
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.
Ali mccarley
Oliver Deak
Oliver Deak
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.
TYPICAL FLAIR CAMP DAY
WAKE UP, FRESHEN UP, EAT UP
Rise & shine from your 4 star hotel, air conditioned bed. High five your room mate and get down to the pool for freshen up for a quick plunge. Then join the rest of the campers at the hotel breakfast.
LET'S GET FLAIRING / MIXING
Get into the air conditioned flair room, find your group and your first master and start smashing out the moves or learning the groves in mixology. you get 1 hour 20 mins with each teacher, so make it count.
MORE FLAIR PLEASE!!
You'll have 15 mins between each class, then move on to your next class to learn even more flair or mixology madness with Kate Gerwin.
LUNCH
At 13:30 we hit the hotel buffet to stock up on some much needed energy. Enjoy the cool air conditioned dining area, or go alfresco and sit outside in front of the pool.
AFTER LUNCH ACTIVITY
Each day after lunch, we have a new activity lined up for you. Whether it be learning more flair moves, liquid manipulation, beach flair, the Flair Camp Olympics or a presentation from one of our very special guests. You even have one afternoon completely free to enjoy the pool and hotel amenities.
FREE TIME
After an already full day, you have some time to rest, eat and prepare for the evening fun.
EVENING ACTIVITY
We have different activities planned each night from a bar tour, sponsor activations, Tiki Night, Movie Night or guest shifts from our very special guests (to be announced soon)!
BED TIME :)
Now get to bed, with a big smile on your face, ready to do it all over again tomorrow.
flair camp schedule
more info coming soon
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LEGENDS pro amateur
We understand the importance of competitions and how daunting it can be to know what you are doing right or wrong. Flair Camp 13 will happen a few days after the Legends world Flair Qualification for 2025 and Legends World Flair Girl Power.
This is your chance to compete against people of your own skill level and receive the training from Flair Camp Masters on where you can improve and what you can do differently.
The top 10 flair bartenders from the qualification will automatically receive a spot in the Legends World Flair 2025!
FLAIR CAMP
What is it?
Flair Camp started back in Portugal back in 2012. We are now in our 12th year. 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, flair bartending game or simply up 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 info as it becomes available and don't be shy, drop us a message if you want to know more.
Expect
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.
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FLAIR CAMP 13 BOOKINGS ARE OPEN!
Get ready for the next life changing week of flair bartending. #HappyFlairDays