Every character you’ve ever seen on screen started in a studio like this. Built from nothing but imagination characters taking shape in the hands of professionals. NOW ITS YOUR TURN
Built for the screen. Taught in the studio
Below the Surface is The Art of Makeup Society’s dedicated SPFX training space. Two programs, one studio and a singular focus on building the kind of skills that belong on a professional set. This is where serious prosthetics work gets done.
Whether you have never touched silicone before or you are an experienced artist ready to push your work further, there is a place for you here. Both programs are built to meet you where you are and take you somewhere worth going. Small groups, professional materials and a learning environment that treats you like the artist you are working to become
Every skill you build in this studio is a skill you carry onto set. Whether you join us for a single day or commit to the full program, you will leave with practical hands on experience using professional grade materials, a deeper understanding of the craft and work that belongs in a serious portfolio. This is not theory. This is the real thing.
Working with SPFX materials the right way is non negotiable. Leave knowing how to handle, use and store materials safely and confidently.
From sculpting and moulding to application and colouring, every technique you learn here translates directly to professional work. No fluff, no filler, just the real thing.
From day one you will work with the exact same materials, products and tools used on real productions. No substitutes and no shortcuts.
From sculpting and moulding to application and colouring, every technique you learn here translates directly to professional work. No fluff, no filler, just the real thing.