Special Effects Courses at Vancouver FX

Vancouver FX is a special effects production studio and private training facility, providing a creative environment for artists of all backgrounds and styles. We offer classes and workshops on special effects makeup, prosthetic character creation, anatomy and sculpture, mold making, airbrushing, life casting, 3d modelling, and 3D printing for TV & film.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, our classes are designed to provide you with the tools, techniques, and guidance you need to grow and develop your skills. Our TV & Film Industry instructors are passionate about their craft and dedicated to helping you reach your full potential.

Enrollment is open to all students 21 years and older, both Canadian and international. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive community, where all styles of artists can come together to learn, create, and grow.

Ready to take your artistic skills to the next level? Register for one of our classes or workshops today!

Take a peek inside the classroom and view student work on our Instagram HERE

Upcoming Courses & Saturday Workshops

Life Casting, Body Casting & 3D Scanning Workshop (One Day)

Ever wanted to capture lifelike replicas of faces, hands, or entire body parts?

This intensive workshop is perfect for artists, FX professionals, and beginners looking to master the art of life casting, body molding, and digital 3D scanning!

What You’ll Learn:

– Professional face & body casting techniques
– Working with alginate, silicone, and plaster molds
– Introduction to 3D scanning & digital replication
– Safe casting methods & troubleshooting

Date: Saturday, March 8th, 2025 from 11am-6pm

Tuition Fee: $500 CAD / Student

Taught by FX Industry Artist Dallas Harvey

No experience required, all materials included.

Sign up now – transform your skills in just one day!

Contact us to register using the form below or email us HERE

Special Effects Makeup For Beginners Workshop (One Day)

Ever wanted to bring monsters, creatures, and injuries to life with makeup?

Learn professional FX techniques in this intensive hands-on workshop, perfect for beginners!

What You’ll Learn:

– Intro to Special FX Makeup
– Realistic Bruises, Cuts & Wounds
– Working with Professional FX Materials
– Prosthetic Application & Removal Techniques

Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 from 11am-6pm

Tuition fee: $500 CAD / Student

Taught by Industry FX Artist Dallas Harvey

No experience required, all materials included.

Sign up today and take your artistry to the next level!

Contact us to register using the form below or email us HERE

Dental Acrylic Teeth FX Workshop (One Day)

Don’t miss out on this chance to create hyper-realistic custom teeth for characters, creatures, or special effects!
This intensive workshop is perfect for Makeup FX artists, dental technicians, model makers and beginners looking to master the art of designing and crafting professional-grade acrylic teeth for film, theater, cosplay and personal projects!

What You’ll Learn:

– Professional techniques for sculpting & designing FX teeth
– How to cast an actors teeth & create a copy in plaster
– Vacu-forming techniques & troubleshooting
– Working with high-quality dental acrylics & resins
– Custom fitting methods for comfort & realism
– Coloring, finishing, and polishing for a natural or theatrical look
– Safe application, wear, and removal procedures

Date: Saturday, April 19th, 2025 from 11am-6pm

Tuition Fee: $500 CAD / Student

Taught by FX Industry Artist Dallas Harvey

No experience required, all materials included.

Sign up now – transform your skills in just one day!

Contact us to register using the form below or email us HERE

Multi-Piece Silicone Prosthetics & Mold Making (6 Classes)

Learn how to create a TV / Film quality horror, fantasy, sci-fi or  realistic character makeup in this engaging, hands-on course at Vancouver FX Studio.

Designed for artists of all levels, this six-week program will guide you through the step-by-step process of crafting professional quality silicone multi-piece character prosthetics with industry-standard techniques. From design to molding and casting, you’ll learn everything you need create flat mold style silicone prosthetics from start to finish.

What You’ll Learn:

–  Prosthetic Design & Sculpting: Develop your artistic vision and sculpt a multi-piece character prosthetic set in clay and amazing fine detail sculpting techniques. Great for shooting film in 4K+!

–  Silicone Mold Making: Master the essential skills to create durable, high-quality flat molds perfect for repeated use. Learn how to use a pressure pot to degas and pour bubble free molds!

– Casting Prosthetics In Silicone: Learn the best silicone materials and methods for casting flat mold prosthetics and realistic pre-painting techniques.

– Troubleshooting: Learn to identify and solve common challenges in flat mold-making and prosthetic creation.

Taught by FX artist Dallas Harvey, this course combines live demonstrations, lectures, and hands-on practice. You’ll leave with a set of finished flat silicone molds, pre-painted silicone prosthetics, and the confidence to create original prosthetics from start to finish for your next project!

All materials and a set of custom sculpting tools are provided*

* Students must bring their own organic Vapor respirator

No prior experience required—just bring your creativity!

Dates: Friday nights, February 28 – April 4, 2025 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Location: Vancouver FX Studio

Tuition Fee: $1500 CAD

Join us and transform your passion for special effects into professional-quality skills!

Contact us to register using the form below or email us HERE