This is a 30-day intensive, hands-on Makeup FX Master Course designed for career-level training in the special effects industry.
When: Nov 2nd – Dec 11th, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (includes a 1-hour lunch break)
Where: The Compleat Sculptor, 110 W 19th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
Course Highlights
This course is designed to prepare artists for real industry work, covering:
Advanced Prosthetics: Sculpting, molding, and running appliances.
Gore & Blood FX: Creating realistic, bloody on-camera effects.
Character & Creature Design: Conceptualizing and building designs.
Burn Makeups: Specialized application techniques.
Professional On-Set Techniques: Industry-standard workflows.
Instructors
Ali Gordon: Known for work on Puppet Master, Castle Freak, Hellraiser, Vikings, The Yeti, The Pendragon Cycle and as a judge on Glow Up Ireland
Steve Johnson: Legendary SFX artist known for American Werewolf in London, Ghostbusters, Predator, and Nightmare on Elm Street.
Additional Information
Limited Places: The course is designed for serious artists.