The event was instigated by Clay Paky UK Sales Manager Ashley Lewis. "We had no problem filling places on the course, and I am sure this was partly because we chose to focus on the Alpha 700 range.
"Most courses try to cover too much, skating over the detail. Here our aim was to provide our customers with really useful, detailed information - with help from the guys that developed the Alpha range in Italy."
Clay Paky's Marco Zucchinali added: "The feedback has been fantastic. Everyone who participated seemed to agree it was an intense but worthwhile investment of their time."
Matthew Irving of NEG Earth said: "Everyone at Clay Paky was approachable and willing to help out. They should be very proud of themselves. I strongly recommend this course for everyone, and I'm looking forward to attending any they might run in future."
Alex Strachan of AS Event Lighting agreed: "It was fantastic. Very informative and taught in a relaxed but professional environment - a great benefit for everyone who attended."
In addition to gaining knowledge of the Alpha 700 range, the training event was about strengthening the relationship with technical departments in the UK. Ashley Lewis said: "I've always said that the technician is as much a specifier as the designer. It's essential that technicians feel comfortable with the equipment and enjoy using it."
Gavin Kuzniar of Hawthorn Theatrical had praise for the quality of the training: "Not only was the course essential in developing knowledge of Clay Paky fixtures - we learned fundamental tips that we could relate to any moving light."
Michael Shaw of Stage Electrics said: "The Clay Paky crew are clearly clued up and passionate about what they do. They couldn't have done more to welcome us."
(Jim Evans)
