SFX & Prosthetics – 20 Day Workshop

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Overview

Entry Requirements

Students must be over the age of 16.
Anyone under 18 is required to have parental permission and a signed consent form

Next Enrolemnt

Wednesday July 22nd

Classes on Wednesdays and Thursdays

Duration

20 days across a 10 week period.

Held on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am – 5pm

Location

20 Oxford Sqaure, Darlinghurst 2010

What you'll learn

  • Realistic Gore: Cuts, burns, bullet wounds & zombies.
  • Prosthetics: Bald caps, latex molds, 3D effects.
  • Character FX: Aging, gender swaps, horror makeup.
  • Create 3D Wounds – Sculpt & mold custom silicone injuries
  • Hollywood Appliances – Learn to apply/remove bald caps, facial prosthetics
  • Material Mastery – Work with latex, foam & medical-grade silicones
  • Realistic Painting – Age, texture & blend prosthetics seamlessly
  • Camera-Ready Effects – Techniques that hold up under HD filming

Certificate & Price

Certificate of completion 

 $5,999
Secure your position with a $250 deposit.

Payment Plans available!

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Looking to become an SFX master?

Calling all aspiring effects artists, cosplayers, and Halloween fanatics! This intensive short course teaches you professional techniques to create jaw-dropping wounds, aging effects, and full character transformations.

Work with real industry materials – silicone, latex, and specialty prosthetics – to build hyper-realistic effects. Learn insider tricks from experienced artists as you craft trauma makeups, monster looks, and film-ready illusions from scratch.

BONUS: Walk away with your own SFX starter kit to keep creating after the course!

“From fresh cuts to decaying zombies – if you can imagine it, you’ll learn to make it!”

Enroll now and start your SFX journey!

Schedule

Week 1

Blood effects, film realism, illness simulation.

Face/body charts (cuts, burns, bruises).

Week 2

  • Scratches, cuts, bullet wounds (entry/exit, deceased effects).

  • Defensive injury scenarios (abuse, healing stages).

Week 3

  • Burn degrees (fire, acid, electrical).

  • Bald cap application (latex, Glatzen, hair wrapping).

Week 4

  • Aging techniques (creams, latex).

  • Stubble/beards (crepe hair, gender swaps).

Week 5

Assessment

WEEK 6

  • Sculpting Silicon Moulds (injuries)
  • Face Casting and Moulding (For Prosthetic application)

Week 7

  • Continuing Casting and Moulding for Prosthetics

Week 8

  • Continue Casting and Moulding for Prosthetics
  • Air Brush techniques ()

Week 9

Assessment Trials

Week 10

Assessments & Photoshoot

FAQ

What’s Included?

Your course fee covers:

  • All materials during class (professional bloods, adhesives, sculpting tools)

  • Expert instruction from industry SFX artists

  • Hands-on projects you can photograph for your portfolio

  • SFX starter kit ( RRP $671– see image below)

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What to Bring?

  • Clothing: Black/dark tops (blood washes out, but stains happen!)

  • Notebook/Sketchbook

  • Camera phone (to document your work)

  • Basic makeup kit –Optional (brushes, sponges. We provide all tools in class, but you’re welcome to bring your own!)

Do I need experience?

Nope! Beginners welcome. We start with fundamentals.

Can I take my creations home?

Yes! Silicone wounds and prosthetics you make are yours to keep.

How graphic is the content?

Very. We use real injury references, not recommended for the squeamish.

Can this lead to film/TV work?

Absolutely! Many alumni work in horror films and fright-nights.