STMNT Cultivating Culture Chicago 9/26/26 - 9/27/26
About this Event
STMNT Cultivating Culture Chicago
Join STMNT Grooming Goods in Chicago for a two-day experience celebrating the people, ideas, and creativity shaping the future of barbering.
Your ticket includes two days of programming, beginning with two immersive education experiences on Day 1, followed by an industry-led networking event that evening. On Day 2, all attendees come together for an exclusive STMNT Artist Edition event.
Day 1
Take your cutting skills to the next level with Gradient's signature hands-on education experience. Refine your precision shear work, modern shape creation, and styling techniques as you recreate a modern mullet using STMNT Grooming Goods and the STMNT Stacking Theory. Receive personalized coaching from Gradient educators to elevate your technical execution, confidence, and attention to detail. 4-hour Hands on cutting class.
The Business of Barbering
An interactive session designed to help barbers strengthen their brand, elevate the client experience, create more engaging content, and build a more sustainable business. Through conversations with industry experts, audience participation, and hands-on workbook exercises, attendees will gain practical strategies they can put into action immediately—and leave with a personalized roadmap for growing both their career and their business. 4-hour workshop
Networking Event
Beyond the Brand: Building Community Through Experience
Join friends of the STMNT brand for an engaging Q&A as they share their firsthand experiences with STMNT events, education, and community. Hear their perspective on what makes these experiences meaningful, how authentic connections are built, and what turns a brand event into something bigger than the brand itself.
Day 2
Close out the weekend with an immersive celebration of creativity. Experience an Exclusive Artist Edition Event with an award winning artist from Chicago, Louis de Guzman. Explore interactive activations, hear from featured guests, customize exclusive merchandise, and connect with the community shaping the future of artists and barbers.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:20 AM
Check In
🕑: 09:20 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome
Info: Agenda debrief and breakout assignments.
🕑: 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Class Session #1
Info: Based on your breakout group, you will begin your class session in either the Gradient Cutting Class or Business of Barbering session.
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:30 PM
Lunch + Networking
🕑: 02:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Class Session #2
Info: Rotation continues: Based on your breakout group, you will conclude your rotation in either the Gradient Cutting Class or Business of Barbering session.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Networking Event
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
The Business of Barbering Panel
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 200.00
