Specialty Makeup

Prosthetics: Work with prosthetics and the proper application of: bald caps, false lashes, nose wax, gelatin flesh, liquid latex, and more.​

​Hair: Observe how receding hairlines and lace-backed mustaches, beards and mutton chops are created for professional theatre, and practice a low-cost alternative: laying your own crepe-wool facial hair.  Discover how to use temporary hair dyes for aging techniques & other effects.

Body & Face Painting: Observe and practice body- and face-painting techniques; in particular, apply white-face specialty makeup used for cirque, mime, Geisha, sugar skull or zombie looks.

Explore the ever-expanding and colourful world of face and body art, including the use of Metallics & Day Glo. Work with split cakes and sponge & brush techniques.

Tattoo You: Learn about the different types of temporary tattoos and their applications, including the products used on TV shows such as The Expanse. Explore alcohol-based tattoo paint for both hand painting and airbrushing with stencils. Observe transfers and learn how to make both stencils and transfers with your own designs, along with glitter tattoos, gemstone & glitter techniques.

Instructor: Georgia Steel

Discover an exciting variety of theatrical makeup techniques, tips and tricks from specialty makeup professionals during this hands-on, behind-the-scenes course.

• Learn hygienic procedures for applying makeup to self and others;
• Use a variety of application tools – brushes, sponges, airbrushes, stencils, transfers, & fingers;
• Work with a variety of sealers, adhesives and removers;
• Apply special effects products such as liquid latex, nose and scar wax, gelatin flesh effects, rigid collodion, hair & tooth dyes, and different fake-blood products;
• Discover where to purchase all products used;
• Become familiar with makeup history, trends and careers;
• Explore resources for school & career options.

All materials are included in the course fee.