September 19 to 21, 2026 · Austin to Knoxville

HAIr Inspiration with Susan Ford

Two days in Knoxville for a one day class on turning AI generated inspiration photos into real haircuts. Fly out Saturday, class all day Sunday at Salon Azure, home Monday by mid morning.

Javier Herrera and Maria Mercedes SilleroBoth on Southwest confirmation B4UT3W

Knoxville is on Eastern time, one hour ahead of Austin. Every time below is local to where you are standing. Austin and Nashville are Central, Knoxville and the salon are Eastern.

Hotel

Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central, Papermill Road

1315 Kirby Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909

Check in Saturday from 2:00 PM, front desk open until 2:00 AM. Check out Monday by 11:00 AM. Two Superior rooms, one king bed each, non smoking, reserved under Javier Herrera. Expedia itinerary 73500076696893.
Nothing was paid in advance. The property collects $654.10 for both rooms at the desk, plus a $100 deposit per room held at check in. Minimum check in age is 21, so bring ID.
Front desk: 865 584 3911

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Southwest

Confirmation number

B4UT3W

Booked July 16, 2026 for Javier Herrera and Maria Mercedes Sillero. Austin to Knoxville through Nashville, out Saturday September 19 and back Monday September 21.
Southwest customer service: 1 800 435 9792

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Saturday, September 19

Austin to Knoxville · 4h 15m

12:25 PMCT

Depart Austin on Southwest 3604

AUS to Nashville (BNA), lands 2:35 PM Central. About 2h 10m in the air.
2:35 PMCT

Change planes in Nashville

1 hour 10 minutes between flights. Same airline, so no bag re check.
3:45 PMCT

Depart Nashville on Southwest 1515

BNA to Knoxville (TYS), lands 5:40 PM Eastern. A short 55 minute hop, and you lose an hour on the clock crossing into Eastern time.
Hotel check in starts at 2:00 PM, so the rooms are ready when you land. Red Roof Inn Knoxville Central, 1315 Kirby Rd, two rooms under Javier's name, paid at the desk.
Southwest check in opens Friday, September 18 at 12:25 PM Central, 24 hours before departure.

Sunday, September 20

Class day · Eastern time

9:00 AMET

HAIr Inspiration with Susan Ford begins

Salon Azure, 5120 Kingston Pike, Knoxville. Bring the full kit listed below. The mannequin is provided, the stand is not.
4:00 PMET

Class ends

Seven hours on the floor. Monday's departure is early, so pack that night.
Southwest check in for Monday's flight opens Sunday at 7:10 AM Eastern, before class starts.

Monday, September 21

Knoxville to Austin · 4h

7:10 AMET

Depart Knoxville on Southwest 3972

TYS to Nashville (BNA), lands 7:15 AM Central. That is 1h 05m in the air. The clock only moves five minutes because you gain the hour back.
7:15 AMCT

Change planes in Nashville

45 minutes between flights. Tight, so head straight to the next gate.
8:00 AMCT

Depart Nashville on Southwest 1130

BNA to Austin (AUS), lands 10:10 AM Central. About 2h 10m in the air.
Hotel check out is by 11:00 AM. Settle up and drop the keys at the desk on the way to the airport.

About the class

With AI generated hair images taking over Pinterest and other platforms, salon guests now arrive with fantastical, surreal inspiration photos. Are these images setting unrealistic expectations, or do they offer a new opportunity for creativity? In this class, we will reframe how we view AI inspiration pictures and focus on bringing them into reality.

We will break down how to analyze the image: What shapes do you see? How many angles are involved with that shape? What tools, techniques, and products are needed to recreate the wispy, intricate details that are often present in these images? Stylists will learn to blend their foundational haircutting techniques, with a sprinkling of creativity, to customize and bring AI generated hair to life.

From the class listing