HAC to offer Makeup and Special Effects classes
Make- up artist Cristie Whiles will teach a series of Theater Make- up and Special Effects Classes at the Harris Arts Center beginning Sept. 17. Actors, artists, and anyone interested in performance make-up, will learn the foundations of theater make- up using industry standard processes. Each class will create one character make-up from beginning to end, including demonstrations and one- on- one critiques. At the completion of each workshop, students will be offered an optional supply kit order form to further their theater and make-up pursuits.
“Please open up to bringing your creativity and ambition to the theater makeup and FX classes. Your imagination is immeasurable,” said Cristie.
Classes in the series are:
Basic Stage Make-up: learn the foundations of stage make-up application and removal and how to build a makeup FX portfolio.Course will consist of lectures, demonstrations, and hands- on learning. Student Make-up kit & basic application tools included. Additional supply list provided upon registration. $ 65 HAC Members, $75 Not Yet Members. Sept. 17, 2016, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 706-629-2599 to register by September 12.
Old Age Make- up: learn to create hyperrealistic aging effects beginning with aging anatomy fundamentals. Learn how to properly use stretch and stipple techniques with advanced materials used by FX masters. Class includes aging FX products, and application tools. Latex products will be used. Additional supply list provided upon registration. $ 65 HAC Members, $75 Not Yet Members. $20 Make-up Kit fee (not required to attend class). Sept. 24, 2016, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 706-629-2599 to register by Sept. 19.
Creating and Applying a Bald Cap: A store- bought, nonfitted bald cap can be costly, fragile and time consuming. Learn how to create a custom fitted bald cap within a few hours at a fraction of the retail price. Learn the proper techniques used in rubber appliance and create your own PAX paint. Designed for all skill levels – no prior experience required. Bring a model on which to create and apply bald cap. Latex products will be used. Additional supply list provided upon registration. $ 65 HAC Members, $75 Not Yet Members. $ 70 Kit fee (not required to attend class). Oct. 1, 2016, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 706629-2599 to register by Sept. 26.
Beard and Hair Laying: Learn how to properly lay hair to create realistic beards, brows and other styles of facial hair and hairlines. Beginning with crepe hair preparation and hair color mixing techniques, learn how to apply a believable hairline. Additional supply list provided upon registration. $ 65 HAC Members, $ 75 Not Yet Members. $45 Supply Kit fee ( not required to take class). Oct. 8, 2016, 9 a.m. – 1 p. m. Call 706- 629- 2599 to register by Oct. 3.
Character Make- up: learn the professional process to design and create special effects make-up for film, theater, media and fun, from concept to completion. Learn theatrical make-up fundamentals, 2D make-up techniques, and “out of the kit” 3D construction make-ups used by effects masters in the industry. Class includes 3D make-up kit and application tools. Additional supply list provided upon registration. Latex products will be used. $65 HAC Members, $75 Not Yet Members. $ 45 Supply Kit fee (not required to attend the class). Oct. 15, 2016, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Call 706-629-2599 to register by Oct. 10.
After graduating from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Cristie Whiles became a make- up artist for a traveling haunted ship, “The U. S. S. Nightmare.”While working on the ship, her skills were recognized by a teacher at the Tom Savini School of Special Effects. This association helped Cristie become the Special Effects studio manager at a local film company. She built her team and credibility, working on films across the U. S. and other countries, including Santo Domingo, where her crew was the first SPFX company to film in the Dominican Republic.Whiles worked alongside icons such as Tom Savini, Gregory Nicotero, George Romero and Clive Barker. Her casts and sculptures may be viewed at the Polar Bear, Fresh Market exhibit at the Pittsburgh Zoo.
Class space is limited. For more information or to register for any of Cristie’s classes, call 706-629-2599. www. harrisartscenter.com.