Family Fun in February presents: Get Started with Special Effects Make-Up
February 23, 3:00 PM (1 hour)
Do you ever wonder how actors change their look with make-up and special effects? This is your chance to learn how to do your own make-up from a professional make-up artist.
This class will include a demonstration and discussion of halloween makeup techniques for children. Ken will discuss what products are easy and safe to use and how to apply them to produce spooky characters in a child friendly timeframe.
Ages: This is a family friendly event for anyone excited about special effects and make-up artistry
What to prepare: Bring your imagination and enthusiasm.
Class type: Recorded Demonstration with Live Q&A to follow
Register Now! (100 families)
Ken and his wife Bernice run an effects makeup business – FaceFX - which specializes in providing airbrush equipment and supplies as well as contract makeup services to events, video and Film. This family owned business sprang out of a love for Halloween and special effects makeup.
Over the course of time and the variety of jobs, we have tried many makeup related products and techniques. We share our experience by providing training and a line of products which we personally feel are high quality and economical. We want our customers to benefit from our experience and enjoy the highest value for their dollar.
Contact us at: ken@facefxmakeup.com or 408.505.0816
Ken Franklin has been a special effects makeup artist for over 20 years. He has headed make-up departments at several northern California haunted events and trained makeup teams across the country.
Ken has authored articles on makeup application and efficient makeup room management in magazines such as Hauntworld and Airbrush Techniques.
Ken’s resume as a makeup artist also includes several award winning independent shorts as well as the Troma’s feature, Poultrygeist.