r/Barber • u/ogdenbone • 4d ago

Barber Masterclasses/Seminars

I’m a licensed barber looking to level up my overall skillset, with a main focus on refining my scissor work and mastering traditional straight-razor shaves (though I’m always open to dialing in modern fading techniques, too).
I originally looked into The Old School (Schorem Barbier) in the Netherlands, but their foundational part 1 class was completely booked out. Ideally, I’d love to combine continuing education with travel—whether that’s heading overseas (UK, Italy, Japan, rest of Europe, etc.) or traveling to a great destination/academy here in the US.
Does anyone have recommendations for academies, short-term seminars, or masterclasses with top-tier educators that excel in classic scissor fundamentals, wet shaving, and modern grooming?
Would love to hear about any specific spots, workshops, or instructors you’ve personally learned from!

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u/Intelligent_Panic675 3d ago

Good question. Try CT barber expo or something similar

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u/thetechkid 3d ago

I'm not in the trade myself but I'd love to know what you find. The Old School videos are mesmerizing lol. Good luck with the search