Makeup FX Academy NYC
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PROFESSIONAL SFX ACADEMY
In this extensive 40 Day course, you will learn the skills to become a well rounded Makeup Effects Artist for a successful career in the film, television, and entertainment industries.
This course is perfect for both beginners and those with experience. We will lead you through each step of your design and creation. Low-key and light-hearted, these workshops are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to create movie-quality characters & FX
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Silicone Prosthetics Application
Gore & Blood FX
Advanced Prosthetics & Blood FX
Burn Makeups
Pro Bondo Transfers
Custom Wearable Dentures
Character/Creature Makeups
INSTRUCTORS:
Led by makeup FX Artists Ali Gordon (Puppet Master, Castle Freak, Hellraiser, Glow Up Ireland [Judge])
WHEN:
March 22nd to May 14th 2027
Monday to Fridays
Weekends off
Hours: 11.00 am to 6.00pm (1-hour lunch break)
COST: $25,000 ($22,000 early bird offer if deposit is paid before August 31st 2026)
**** DM for pricing or to set up a payment plan****
WHERE:
The Compleat Sculptor, 110 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011, United States @compleatsculptor
The breakdown for the week is as follows:
●SILICONE PROSTHETIC
•DAY 1: Silicone Prosthetic Application
•DAY 2: Silicone Application Blood
●GORE & BLOOD FX ()
•Day 3 & 4: Sculpting
•Day 5: Demo & Mold Making
•Day 6: Colour Matching, Encapsulation, Running Prosthetics & Bladders
•Day 7: Application & Gag Reel
●PRO BONDO TRANSFERS
•DAY 8: Pro Bondo Prep & Application
●ADVANCED PROSTHETICS & BLOOD FX
•DAY 9- 10: Lifecasting Correcting Positive
•DAY 11: Design & Anatomy
•DAY 12 - 13: Sculpting
DAY 14: Molding
•DAY 15: Encapsulation, Colour Matching & Casting
•DAY 16: Design Bleed Points & Bladders
•DAY 17: Painting , Detailing
•Day 18: Application
●OUT OF KIT BURN MAKEUPS
•DAY 19: Creating Materials For Burned Skin
•DAY 20: Chemical Burn & Flame Burns
●DENTURES COURSE
•DAY 21: Life Casting
•DAY 22: Creating A Positive
•DAY 23: Veneers & Sculpting
•DAY 24: Sculpting
•DAY 25: Molding
•DAY 26: Casting
•DAY 27: Painting
●Character / Creature Course
•DAY 28- 30: Life Casting
•DAY 31- 35: Design & Concept/ Sculpting
•DAY 36 : Sculpting
•DAY 37 : Molding
•DAY 38: Demold & Casting
•DAY 39 : Painting & Detailing
•DAY 40 Application
In this extensive 40 Day course, you will learn the skills to become a well rounded Makeup Effects Artist for a successful career in the film, television, and entertainment industries.
This course is perfect for both beginners and those with experience. We will lead you through each step of your design and creation. Low-key and light-hearted, these workshops are a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you to create movie-quality characters & FX
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
Silicone Prosthetics Application
Gore & Blood FX
Advanced Prosthetics & Blood FX
Burn Makeups
Pro Bondo Transfers
Custom Wearable Dentures
Character/Creature Makeups
INSTRUCTORS:
Led by makeup FX Artists Ali Gordon (Puppet Master, Castle Freak, Hellraiser, Glow Up Ireland [Judge])
WHEN:
March 22nd to May 14th 2027
Monday to Fridays
Weekends off
Hours: 11.00 am to 6.00pm (1-hour lunch break)
COST: $25,000 ($22,000 early bird offer if deposit is paid before August 31st 2026)
**** DM for pricing or to set up a payment plan****
WHERE:
The Compleat Sculptor, 110 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011, United States @compleatsculptor
The breakdown for the week is as follows:
●SILICONE PROSTHETIC
•DAY 1: Silicone Prosthetic Application
•DAY 2: Silicone Application Blood
●GORE & BLOOD FX ()
•Day 3 & 4: Sculpting
•Day 5: Demo & Mold Making
•Day 6: Colour Matching, Encapsulation, Running Prosthetics & Bladders
•Day 7: Application & Gag Reel
●PRO BONDO TRANSFERS
•DAY 8: Pro Bondo Prep & Application
●ADVANCED PROSTHETICS & BLOOD FX
•DAY 9- 10: Lifecasting Correcting Positive
•DAY 11: Design & Anatomy
•DAY 12 - 13: Sculpting
DAY 14: Molding
•DAY 15: Encapsulation, Colour Matching & Casting
•DAY 16: Design Bleed Points & Bladders
•DAY 17: Painting , Detailing
•Day 18: Application
●OUT OF KIT BURN MAKEUPS
•DAY 19: Creating Materials For Burned Skin
•DAY 20: Chemical Burn & Flame Burns
●DENTURES COURSE
•DAY 21: Life Casting
•DAY 22: Creating A Positive
•DAY 23: Veneers & Sculpting
•DAY 24: Sculpting
•DAY 25: Molding
•DAY 26: Casting
•DAY 27: Painting
●Character / Creature Course
•DAY 28- 30: Life Casting
•DAY 31- 35: Design & Concept/ Sculpting
•DAY 36 : Sculpting
•DAY 37 : Molding
•DAY 38: Demold & Casting
•DAY 39 : Painting & Detailing
•DAY 40 Application
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Where is it happening?
The Compleat Sculptor, 110 West 19th Street,New York, New York, United States
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