Great Christmas gifts for prosthetics enthusiasts!

10 December 2022 Learn Online

A gift subscription provides time-limited access to our online courses as a present for the prosthetics enthusiast in your life! Choose a 1, 3, 6, or 12-month subscription or contact us if you would like a bespoke duration.

These comprehensive courses will teach the recipient of your gift everything from making their first flat mould appliance to creating a multi-piece silicone character makeup or display bust. The content is suitable for all skill levels and comes with helpful PDF downloads. Currently 70+ lessons available comprising 40+ teaching hours.

Buy an online courses gift subscription here!

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digital magazine library gift subscriptions

Gift subscriptions for the 23-issue digital library of Prosthetics Magazine offer 2,000+ beautifully presented pages of specialist information in flip-book format with zoom control; a great gift for prosthetics enthusiasts everywhere!

Each issue includes articles about screen prosthetics, makeup FX and related fields, in-depth interviews with the film industry’s leading global practitioners, and technical information about the materials and processes they use in their work.

Every magazine also features a fabulous collection of detailed tutorials by highly accomplished artists, creating a library of step-by-step lessons that you will refer to again and again.

Purchase a gift subscription for the magazine library here!

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ONLINE COURSES

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PROSTHETICS MAGAZINE

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MASTER’S DEGREE

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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DICK SMITH: THE GODFATHER OF MAKEUP

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ONLINE COURSES

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MASTER’S DEGREE

“Brad and Neill, I wanted to let you both know that you have absolutely changed my life – coming onto this course was the best decision I’ve ever made. You have both been an endless source of inspiration throughout the year, while de-mystifying processes I never thought I would learn… my brain has exploded with new ideas, and I feel like I finally have direction. I am a huge advocate of you both & the course and your work. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”

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MASTER’S DEGREE

“Neill and Brad, I have just been reflecting upon the last year and how amazing the opportunity to study with you was…thank you. It has been a pleasure to have studied under you, and I have taken away so much from the year. Both of you were fantastic tutors, and always so patient!”

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

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DICK SMITH: THE GODFATHER OF MAKEUP

“No one has contributed more to the art of movie makeup and makeup effects than the Godfather of makeup Dick Smith. This book takes an in depth look at his career, his extensive technical innovations, and why he still inspires generations of professional makeup artists all over the world. For anyone interested in movie makeup this book is a must have.”

ONLINE COURSES

“These courses are fantastic! For someone who is new to prosthetics Neill provides a clear path from idea to final product. It’s great to have online prosthetics courses based in the UK, as the materials are far easier to obtain.”

PROSTHETICS MAGAZINE

“This magazine is beyond what I hoped it would include, from hints and tips to life stories.”

MASTER’S DEGREE

“Coming onto the Prosthetics MA has been a really positive experience, it’s allowed me to refocus my career prospects towards something I’ve always wanted to get into! My best takeaways from the course are the friends and connections I have made and learned from throughout the year and hope to work with in the future in industry.”

ONLINE COURSES

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PROSTHETICS MAGAZINE

“Love this magazine, it has many helpful articles and tutorials!”

MASTER’S DEGREE

“My time on the MA Prosthetic Effects course was fantastic, and throughout the year and its three projects I was able to build a diverse portfolio and develop the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in the effects industry. Coming from BA(Hons) Film, the course and its tutors enabled me to turn my interests into reality and gave me the confidence I needed to achieve my personal and academic goals. I would recommend the course to anyone who would like to do the same.”

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

“Neill is an outstanding teacher; he took us through the important areas we needed to know about, including the importance of understating the materials. He is a fountain of knowledge and gave us so many tips on all aspects of the industry. He really built our confidence and gave us an excellent foundation to work from.”

DICK SMITH: THE GODFATHER OF MAKEUP

“Outstanding service, great book, highly recommend.”