STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

We regularly seek feedback from our students in order to refine the content and structure of our courses and to ensure they are meeting participants’ needs.

Here are a selection of testimonials about our students’ experiences of our courses:


7 Week Courses: Make-Up FX and Prosthetics Creation


“Really worth the money, learnt a lot and have finished with some really nice pieces. I have left confident to continue in this area, thanks a lot!”
Ann Tillinghast, UK

“I found the course really helpful. We have seen the basics but also we have had the chance to work on our projects as a real job, which gives you the right point of view of this profession. Everybody was nice and glad to help us in everything. I am just satisfied with the result and it was really worth it!”
Eva Angelina Antunes, Spain

“A most enjoyable experience – I didn’t want to leave…..I have learnt a colossal amount of information and the skills required to deliver good pieces of work. I’m inspired to do much, much more and can’t wait to show further results of the training….I’ve gained so many new experiences. Thanks to all involved at Gorton Studio and the many Millennium FX individuals who answered my countless questions”
Karen Spencer, UK

One Week Courses: Mask Making & Creature Design Fundamentals

“The week I spent on Jordu's course was one I will never forget in a hurry. Jordu's passion for his craft is so infectious that I couldn't help but learn from him. He is such an energetic and generous teacher with a wealth of experience to impart. Not only did I learn an awful lot I also had a great time meeting new like-minded friends in such a creative environment.

Completing the course has given me confidence and a whole new set of skills as well as an improved my way of thinking when approaching a creature design. The surroundings of the course couldn't have been more appropriate either.

It was such a privilege to be able to sculpt creatures at the world famous Millennium FX. Attending Jordu's course was an absolute pleasure and given the opportunity to attend again I wouldn't hesitate for one moment!!”
Peter Tindall, UK

Weekend Workshops:

Prosthetic Application

“The course was exactly what I needed to improve my techniques and learn new ones, which I did find very interesting and useful. Also, the course did improve my confidence a lot. Very good, and the teaching was great, thank you!”
Sif Gudmundsdottir, Iceland

“This course has vastly improved my confidence working with prosthetics. Fantastic course, perfectly paced, thanks!”
Cerina Knott, UK

“Have enjoyed the weekend very much, learnt many new things. I have learnt a lot about my strengths and weaknesses in application and painting and I know now what I have to concentrate my training on. I would like to return for another weekend workshop”
Andreas Moravec, Austria

“Fantastic! Feel much more confident going into a job knowing I can apply a piece……thank you so much!”
Lulu Hall, UK


Lifecasting

“The workshop was very informative, I loved the hands on opportunity. I particularly liked the fact that it was a small group and the openness and genuine insight into the film industry. It has been great, loved every minute of it!”
Chantell Roy, UK

“An excellent course and great amount of hands on work, thanks!”
Cerina Knott, UK

“Very informative……had an excellent time. Highly recommend the course even if you have some experience” Rob Whitehead, UK

Masterclasses & Seminars: Fundamental Mould Making Techniques

“I think the course was excellent, and given the varied range of backgrounds and interests of the group, Neill did an excellent job in covering areas that offered 'something for everyone'…….Neill did an outstanding job of engaging all who took part and was very good at relating the course content to the specific areas of interest to the individual students.

The little 'ice breaker' at the start where Neill asked everyone to explain a little bit about their background and area of experience was a perfect way of finding out a little about the level of ability and experience of the learners and he clearly used that information to great effect in delivering and adapting the course content.

As well as having the expertise in the subject area Neill is a natural teacher with an effective delivery style and excellent session management skills. This was evident in that we covered in depth, so many essential aspects of the subject in such a relatively short space of time.”
Ray Phillips, UK