Main Conference Class Descriptions

Below is a list of the classes that are currently slated for the main conference on Saturday, April 26, 2026. Additional classes are anticipated and will be added as they are approved by the committee.

Why xLights Layouts Fall Apart

By Ron Howard

Confirmed - Description Coming Soon!

Adding Interactivity to your Display

By Craig Monson

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By Aubrey Kall

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Light-O-Rama Class 1

Remote Fill Snow Machine Build

By Frank Kostyun

Want to mount your snow machine up high, but, don't want to have to climb up a ladder to fill the machine? Here's how to build a remote fill that can use a 5 gallon or larger remote resevoir that'll automatically keep the snow machine topped off!

Light-O-Rama Class 2

By Paula McKinnon

Confirmed - Description Coming Soon!

Intro to Projection Mapping
(2-hr hands on - bring a laptop)

By Craig Monson

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Light-O-Rama Class 3

By Kenny Jure Jr.

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Light-O-Rama Class 4

By Aubrey Kall

Confirmed - Description Coming Soon!

Remote Falcon in Action: Guest‑Driven Playback for FPP

By Todd Bleeker

Remote Falcon is an FPP plugin that adds jukebox style interactivity to Falcon Player (FPP) driven light shows allowing guests to select the next song to play. In this workshop, we'll explore how Remote Falcon integrates with FPP, how to install and configure the plugin, how to integrate it with your website (if you have one) or use it as your only website, and how to design shows that support real time audience interaction without sacrificing reliability or synchronization. Through a live demonstration, attendees will see how interactive song selection can increase engagement at public and home displays. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to deploy Remote Falcon to enhance their light shows with guest driven playback.

Light-O-Rama Class 5

By Kenny Jure Jr.

Confirmed - Description Coming Soon!

AI Tools For xLights

By Ron Howard

Confirmed - Description Coming Soon!

2-Day xLights Sequencing Intensive

($325)

April 16–17 • Chandler, AZ
Beginner → Advanced • Fully Hands-On

This 2-day xLights Sequencing Intensive is a hands-on, interactive course focused on what matters most: learning how to sequence with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

This is not a “Welcome to xLights” class. It’s designed for users who have worked in xLights before—whether you’ve sequenced a few songs or have years of experience—but want to better understand why things work, not just copy effects.

Over two days, the class builds progressively. We’ll start with strong sequencing fundamentals and workflow, then grow those concepts into more advanced techniques. The emphasis is on developing habits and processes that make sequencing faster, cleaner, and more musical.

You will be working inside xLights throughout the class. This is not a lecture-only session.

Layout and mapping are used during the course, but the focus remains sequencing first. Strong sequencing fundamentals naturally lead to cleaner layouts and simpler mapping decisions—not the other way around.

AI-assisted workflows will be introduced at a high level to demonstrate how AI can help with certain sequencing tasks (such as color palette exploration and prep work), while keeping creative control firmly in human hands.

Day 2

Advanced Sequencing Techniques & Efficiency

Day two builds on the foundation from Day 1 and focuses on refining technique, improving efficiency, and creating cleaner, more intentional sequences.

Topics may include:

• Layer blending and advanced layer settings

• Using value curves with purpose

• Managing models, submodels, and groups for better sequencing control

• Working with and adapting vendor sequences

• Reducing sequencing time without sacrificing quality

• Improving consistency across an entire show

• Content depth and pacing are adjusted based on a pre-class assessment completed by attendees.

Day 1

Sequencing Foundations & Workflow

(Beginner → Intermediate)

Who This Class Is For:

This class is a good fit if you:

• Have used xLights before

• Can navigate the interface comfortably

• Have sequenced at least one song (good or bad 😄)

• Want to improve workflow, efficiency, and results

• If you are opening xLights for the very first time, a beginner-focused xLights class is recommended first.

To keep the course truly hands-on and interactive, class size will be capped.

Class Size:

Day one focuses on removing confusion and frustration from xLights by establishing a clear sequencing process.

Topics include:

• Understanding the xLights interface without feeling overwhelmed

• Sequencing workflow from blank sequence to finished result

• Effect layers explained clearly (what matters and why)

• Timing tracks: when to use them, when not to, and why

• Pixel color theory and musical accents

• Sequencing without over-sequencing

• How good sequencing habits simplify layout and mapping decisions

• Hands-on exercises reinforce how sequencing choices drive structure, creativity, and consistency.

(Intermediate → Advanced)