Master Groomer Prep Weekend
OCTOBER 24-25, 2026 | MADISON, WI
Hands-On Workshop • Mock Competition • Master Groomer Certification
Join Lis Johnston and Nicole Hillison for a weekend designed to help groomers sharpen their skills, gain competition experience, and work toward professional certification.
Whether you're looking to build your own grooming skills or bring professional education to your salon, school, organization, or event, Live Education offers multiple ways to learn directly from Lis.
Choose the experience that best fits your goals.
Master Groomer Prep Weekend
OCTOBER 24-25, 2026 |
MADISON, WI
Hands-On Workshop • Mock Competition • Master Groomer Certification
Join Lis Johnston and Nicole Hillison for a weekend designed to help groomers sharpen their skills, gain competition experience, and work toward professional certification.
Hands-On Workshop • Mock Competition • Master Groomer Certification
Join Lis Johnston and Nicole Hillison for a weekend designed to help groomers sharpen their skills, gain competition experience, and work toward professional certification.
Master Groomer Prep Weekend
OCTOBER 24-25, 2026 | MADISON, WI
Hands-On Workshop • Mock Competition • Master Groomer Certification
Join Lis Johnston and Nicole Hillison for a weekend designed to help groomers sharpen their skills, gain competition experience, and work toward professional certification.
Whether you're looking to build your own grooming skills or bring professional education to your salon, school, organization, or event, Live Education offers multiple ways to learn directly from Lis.
Choose the experience that best fits your goals.
Choose Your Experience
SATURDAY
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP
October 24 | 10 AM–6 PM
Hands-on instruction with Lis Johnston and Nicole Hillison.
Designed for groomers looking to strengthen their everyday shop skills while preparing for Master Groomer Certification.
$200 Hands-On
$50 Audit
SUNDAY
MOCK COMPETITION
October 25 | Check-in 10 AM | Start 11 AM
Put your grooming skills to the test in a competition-style environment.
Any breed or mixed breed.
Three competition levels following Barkleigh/GroomTeam rules for breeds, times, and divisions.
$50 Entry
Awards for 1st–3rd in each division + Best in Show for each division.
SUNDAY
Master Groomer Certification
Ready to take the next step?
NDGAA/AKC Master Groomer Testing will be available with Nicole Hillison.
Testing registration is separate from the workshop and mock competition and must be completed directly through Nicole.
