Prosthetic Application – Gorton Studio courses

avril 7, 2009

Next up on the calendar of regular Gorton Studio courses are two weekend workshops in Prosthetic Application – highly effective results from intricate demos and concentrated practice with coaching from Neill using silicone, gelatine and foam latex appliances.
Perfect for extending the skills base of make-up artists working in screen or theatre, the class covers different [...]

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BBC Design Trainee Scheme

mars 29, 2009

Details

Part funded by the Skillset TV Freelance Fund, the BBC Design Trainee Scheme helps talented designers at the start of their careers gain an introduction into the television, film and interactive design industry.
WHO CAN Apply
Applications are invited from anyone passionate about a design career in television and film or interactive design. There are no limitations [...]

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Prosthetics Training at Gorton studio

mars 9, 2009

Six Month Training Scheme
Freelancing in Prosthetics & Special effects 

 

 
 

Subsidised by the Skillset Film Skills Fund
 
“We are delighted to be running a new 6 month, full-time, paid training scheme for 2 trainees starting on June 15th 2009, which will provide a full grounding for a career as a film prosthetics artist/technician including on-set skills. No previous experience [...]

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Last reminder : IMATS LONDON 09

janvier 21, 2009

This WE take place the IMATS (International Make-up Artist Trade Show) in Alexandra place, London.
Check the keynotes and speakers before it’s too late.
If you have questions about Bectu, the independent union for those working in broadcasting, film, theatre, entertainment, leisure, interactive media and allied areas, they’ll have a booth to answer you. 
They’ve got insurance for those [...]

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Mens’ Haircutting/styling and extensions

décembre 17, 2008

MENS’ HAIRCUTTING AND STYLING COURSE:
Sat. 31st. Jan. & Sun. 1st. Feb. 2009
This is a two day course for freelance Make-up and Hair Artists working in the [...]

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BALD CAPS for H.D. STANDARDS

décembre 17, 2008

MAKING, APPLYING AND MAKING UP BALD CAPS to.H.D. STANDARDS
Dates: Fri.27th. Sat 28th.Feb. and Sun.1st March 2009
This course is aimed at Freelance Make-up Artists working in the Industry who wish to update their skills in Making. Applying and Making up Bald Caps to HD Standard. Bald caps are used extensively in achieving [...]

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New Hair and Make-Up Artists Book

décembre 9, 2008

I’ve found this info. I haven’t read it, so I can’t assure you about the quality of it.
Just one thing for those who want to have a try : it’s an American book, so the “union” thingy and classement of the different fields of make-up artistry doesn’t work for the UK.
If you try it, please [...]

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Reminder IMATs tickets

décembre 6, 2008

Hi everyone
just a reminder : if you want advance tickets for the imats (cheaper that later, or really cheaper than at the door…), buy your tickets online, before the 19th of december.
Look and Buy here
Have a nice WE.

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New page on the site

novembre 5, 2008

I’ve added a page about make-up shops you could love. More US online shops to come…
it’s here

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Don’t mess up with your money !

octobre 15, 2008

Starting in the make-up industry is difficult : not easy to get jobs, sometimes difficult to get paid quickly, and being a freelance involves taking care of money papers, tax and dealing with a ever-changing budget.
Here are a few tips to help start on the right foot.

Get your Schedule D number, you need to have [...]

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