The annual Paul Mitchell Gathering will be held July 16 -17 at the ARIA Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The theme of the 2012 Paul Mitchell Gathering is: I’MPOSSIBLE, because ANYTHING is possible when you partner with John Paul Mitchell Systems! For the first time, the grand opening and grand finale shows will be livestreamed via Facebook on: https://www.facebook.com/PaulMitchellHairCare/app_150794994973742.

This year, there will be 17 classes offered:

Name: Trust Your Curls

Type: Look & Learn

Artists: Hosted by Robert Cromeans and Angus Mitchell with LaDonna Dryer, Heather Kaanoi, Mary Cuomo and Donna Mizell

Hosted by Robert Cromeans and Angus Mitchell, with LaDonna Dryer, Heather Kaanoi, Mary Cuomo and Donna Mizell, this special Look & Learn class will introduce a new category of products designed to provide innovative options for cutting, coloring, texturizing and styling beautiful curls.

Name: Forever Blonde

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Stephanie Kocielski

Dare to create the brightest, most beautiful blondes! This workshop will teach you how to take highlighted and lightened guests to the next dimension with a new collection of innovative blonding products and techniques.

Name: Precision Hair Color

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Linda Yodice

Inspiration + Patterns + Formulation equals one of the most informative and complete color experiences you may enjoy during your career. Join Linda Yodice in rediscovering the art of precision hair color in this interactive, hands-on color workshop.

Name: Join the Color Craze

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Colin Caruso

Thanks to his vivid imagination, alternative dialogue and creative approach to hair color, Colin Caruso is one of the most sought after color educators in the industry today! Maximize your creativity and talent with this hands-on journey into the world of color!

Name: Advanced ColorCutting

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Scott Cole

Join Scott Cole in this exciting, hands-on cutting class designed to help you understand the power of ColorCutting to perfect the salon experience and your cutting techniques.

Name: Freestyle Haircutting

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Takashi

Take your haircutting skills to new heights by learning from the renowned master haircutter himself. You’ll learn how to combine precision and freehand haircutting techniques to perfect your cutting style.

Name: Barber’s Classic

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Julian Perlingiero

Men’s haircutting has never been more interesting than it is today. Make your salon the talk of the town by mastering barbering and grooming techniques through the use of scissors and clippers.

Name: Interpret the Classics

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Jay Small

This haircutting class will take you back to the foundation and principles of excellent haircutting while introducing you to a twist on classic shapes and designs.

Name: Styles of the Stars

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Lucie Doughty

What does every Hollywood star have in common? Amazing stylists crafting their award show looks! Learn the tricks of the trade for creating the hottest celebrity styles.

Name: Avant Garde & Photo Ready

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Noogie Thai

Create magic in hair without a magic wand! In this class you will learn expert tricks for session styling at runway events and photo shoots!

Name: Going for 20% Growth

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Neil Ducoff

You've watched a client check out who did not receive product recommendations and pre-book options. You've watched an employee take a shortcut in a process that will create challenges down the line. How many opportunities to grow your company do you watch pass by every day? Your business has 20 pecent more growth waiting for it–but only if YOU go for it and that means no compromising.

Name: The Heart of the Salon: Reservations R US

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Steve & Terri Cowan

Is your front desk poised and prepared to honor both the guest and the staff with confidence and strength, recognizing that they are indeed a part of the leadership team of the salon? Join acclaimed business coaches Steve and Terri Cowan to learn how to turn your reservation desk into a successful hot spot.

Name: Maximizing Your Manpower

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Sam Burns

Find out how you can build your men’s grooming business with the help of industry expert Sam Burns and MITCH!

Name: Beautiful Business

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Tracy & Anthony Quattropani

Whether you’re an independent stylist building your book or an owner building your salon, this is “The Stuff That Works!” Learn communication skills that will help increase guest loyalty, find out how to offer recommendations like a true professional and create the salon and work environment you’ve always dreamed of. This class will elevate your professionalism and help you become a leader in the industry.

Name: Millennium: The Paul Mitchell Edition

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: John Harms

This interactive hands-on class will be set up with laptop computers showing Millennium's PM Dashboard. You and your salon manager or reservationist will learn how to navigate and capitalize on this amazing business-building tool.

Name: The Six Economies of a Salon

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Troy Kloewer & Bob Budds

Every salon has six areas of economic opportunity that can increase both salon service and Take Home sales; we call them the Six Economies. In this interactive class, you’ll learn how to use your Reservation Desk, Stylist Station, Wash House, Color Bar, Tool Bar and Take Home area to maximize sales and profits.

Name: Marketing via Social Media

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Johnny Royal

What do Twitter, Facebook, Groupon, Four Square and MySpace all have in common? Social connectivity! Join social media expert Johnny Royal as he introduces proven strategies for approaching this consumer-driven reality and explains how to take advantage of the "big bang" happening in social media. You'll learn about advanced tools and techniques that are critical to success, helping you propel your career, promote your business and boost your bottom line.

Opening and grand finale shows will be livestreamed via Facebook on: https://www.facebook.com/PaulMitchellHairCare/app_150794994973742.

This year, there will be 17 classes offered:

Name: Trust Your Curls

Type: Look & Learn

Artists: Hosted by Robert Cromeans and Angus Mitchell with LaDonna Dryer, Heather Kaanoi, Mary Cuomo and Donna Mizell

Hosted by Robert Cromeans and Angus Mitchell, with LaDonna Dryer, Heather Kaanoi, Mary Cuomo and Donna Mizell, this special Look & Learn class will introduce a new category of products designed to provide innovative options for cutting, coloring, texturizing and styling beautiful curls.

Name: Forever Blonde

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Stephanie Kocielski

Dare to create the brightest, most beautiful blondes! This workshop will teach you how to take highlighted and lightened guests to the next dimension with a new collection of innovative blonding products and techniques.

Name: Precision Hair Color

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Linda Yodice

Inspiration + Patterns + Formulation equals one of the most informative and complete color experiences you may enjoy during your career. Join Linda Yodice in rediscovering the art of precision hair color in this interactive, hands-on color workshop.

Name: Join the Color Craze

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Colin Caruso

Thanks to his vivid imagination, alternative dialogue and creative approach to hair color, Colin Caruso is one of the most sought after color educators in the industry today! Maximize your creativity and talent with this hands-on journey into the world of color!

Name: Advanced ColorCutting

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Scott Cole

Join Scott Cole in this exciting, hands-on cutting class designed to help you understand the power of ColorCutting to perfect the salon experience and your cutting techniques.

Name: Freestyle Haircutting

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Takashi

Take your haircutting skills to new heights by learning from the renowned master haircutter himself. You’ll learn how to combine precision and freehand haircutting techniques to perfect your cutting style.

Name: Barber’s Classic

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Julian Perlingiero

Men’s haircutting has never been more interesting than it is today. Make your salon the talk of the town by mastering barbering and grooming techniques through the use of scissors and clippers.

Name: Interpret the Classics

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Jay Small

This haircutting class will take you back to the foundation and principles of excellent haircutting while introducing you to a twist on classic shapes and designs.

Name: Styles of the Stars

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Lucie Doughty

What does every Hollywood star have in common? Amazing stylists crafting their award show looks! Learn the tricks of the trade for creating the hottest celebrity styles.

Name: Avant Garde & Photo Ready

Type: Hands-On

Artist: Noogie Thai

Create magic in hair without a magic wand! In this class you will learn expert tricks for session styling at runway events and photo shoots!

Name: Going for 20% Growth

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Neil Ducoff

You've watched a client check out who did not receive product recommendations and pre-book options. You've watched an employee take a shortcut in a process that will create challenges down the line. How many opportunities to grow your company do you watch pass by every day? Most likely, it's infinitely more than you think and it's costing you! No one should accept mediocrity! Your business has 20% more growth waiting for it–but only if YOU go for it and that means no compromising.

Name: The Heart of the Salon: Reservations R US

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Steve & Terri Cowan

Is your front desk poised and prepared to honor both the guest and the staff with confidence and strength, recognizing that they are indeed a part of the leadership team of the salon? Join acclaimed business coaches Steve and Terri Cowan to learn how to turn your reservation desk into a successful hot spot.

Name: Maximizing Your Manpower

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Sam Burns

Find out how you can build your men’s grooming business with the help of industry expert Sam Burns and MITCH!

Name: Beautiful Business

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Tracy & Anthony Quattropani

Whether you’re an independent stylist building your book or an owner building your salon, this is “The Stuff That Works!” Learn communication skills that will help increase guest loyalty, find out how to offer recommendations like a true professional and create the salon and work environment you’ve always dreamed of. This class will elevate your professionalism and help you become a leader in the industry.

Name: Millennium: The Paul Mitchell Edition

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: John Harms

This interactive hands-on class will be set up with laptop computers showing Millennium's PM Dashboard. You and your salon manager or reservationist will learn how to navigate and capitalize on this amazing business-building tool!

Name: The Six Economies of a Salon

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Troy Kloewer & Bob Budds

Every salon has six areas of economic opportunity that can increase both salon service and Take Home sales; we call them the Six Economies. In this interactive class, you’ll learn how to use your Reservation Desk, Stylist Station, Wash House, Color Bar, Tool Bar and Take Home area to maximize sales and profits.

Name: Marketing via Social Media

Type: Interactive Workshop

Educator: Johnny Royal

What do Twitter, Facebook, Groupon, Four Square and MySpace all have in common? Social connectivity! Join social media expert Johnny Royal as he introduces proven strategies for approaching this consumer-driven reality and explains how to take advantage of the "big bang" happening in social media. You'll learn about advanced tools and techniques that are critical to success, helping you propel your career, promote your business and boost your bottom line.