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 19 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!

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2025 Weekly Courses & Saturday Workshops

 

Foam Latex Prosthetics – 8 Week Course

 

 

In this comprehensive eight-week Sunday night course, students will learn professional sculpting and finishing techniques to create their own custom-designed character prosthetic. This hands-on class covers every step of the process, from concept to completion, focusing on the intricacies of prosthetic design, molding, and troubleshooting common complications.

Students will gain expertise in mixing, casting, and baking prosthetics using foam latex, along with learning advanced pre-painting techniques to give their prosthetics a realistic finish. The course also includes practical lessons on how to apply and safely remove prosthetics from a live model, preparing students for real-world FX applications.

Perfect for beginners and those looking to advance their skills, this course offers a deep dive into the art of prosthetics in a professional, supportive environment. No previous sculpting experience is required to take this course. All clay, molding materials and a set of basic sculpting tools are provided in the tuition cost.

Course Outline

1. How to Design & Sculpt Original Prosthetic Pieces
– Introduction to designing custom prosthetic characters
– Learn the fundamentals of sculpting prosthetics from a life cast
– Explore professional techniques to bring your designs to life in clay

2. Professional Sculpture Design Techniques & Tools
– Master the use of industry-standard sculpting tools and materials
– Understand how anatomy and texture influence prosthetic design
– Learn techniques for refining details and enhancing character features

3. Plaster Mold-Making: Mixing & Curing
– Step-by-step process for creating durable plaster molds
– Proper mixing techniques to avoid air bubbles and ensure smooth mold surfaces
– Mold curing and preparing your sculpt for casting

4. Foam Latex Prosthetic Fabrication
– Introduction to foam latex properties and mixing techniques
– Learn how to cast and bake foam latex prosthetics for flexible, realistic results
– Troubleshooting common issues during the casting and baking process

5. Prosthetic & Make-Up FX Application
– Techniques for applying prosthetics seamlessly to live models
– Learn the best practices for blending edges, using adhesives, and makeup application.
– Achieve realistic final looks through proper prosthetic painting and makeup FX.

This course provides students with the full spectrum of skills needed to create and apply custom foam latex prosthetics, making it perfect for beginners and those looking to advance their special effects expertise.

Dates: Sunday, October 12th –  Sunday November 30th, 2025
Classes: 8 Weekly Night Classes
Time: 7PM – 10:00 PM
Tuition Fee: $1450 CAD
Instructor: Dallas Harvey – Professional FX Artist, Sculptor & Instructor

We also accept student tuition payments by Interac Transfer. Contact us to register at vancouverfxstudio@gmail.com or email us HERE

 

 

Life Casting, 3D Scanning & Digital Mold Making Workshop

Step into the world of professional FX fabrication with this hands-on, two-day workshop that combines traditional life casting techniques with cutting-edge 3D scanning and digital mold making. Perfect for artists, filmmakers, designers, and FX enthusiasts, this course will take you from real-life body casting to digital replication and silicone body duplicates.

Whether you’re preparing for the film industry, building hyper-realistic art, or exploring advanced FX methods, this workshop gives you the full knowledge to bring bodies, faces, and creatures to life.

What You’ll Learn:

Part 1: Lifecasting & Body Casting

Learn industry-standard techniques to capture the human form in detail.

Part 2: 3D Body Scanning, Replication & Digital Mold Making

Bring traditional FX into the digital era with 3D tools and workflows.

Part 3: Silicone Body Duplicates

Learn how to fabricate ultra-realistic body parts with professional silicone techniques.

Why Take This Workshop?

• Hands-On Training: Work directly with professional tools, materials, and techniques used in the FX industry.

• Traditional Meets Digital: Master both lifecasting and 3D scanning workflows for versatile skills.

• Industry-Ready Skills: From film sets to independent art projects, these methods apply across FX, design, and medical replicas.

• Expert Instruction: Learn from seasoned FX artists with years of film and prosthetic experience.

Dates: Saturday, October 18th & Sunday October 19th, 2025
Time: 10:00AM – 6:00 PM
Tuition Fee: $950 CAD
Instructor: Dallas Harvey – Professional FX Artist, Sculptor & Instructor

We also accept student tuition payments by Interac Transfer. Contact us to register at vancouverfxstudio@gmail.com or email us HERE

 

 

 

 

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