Wig and postiché workshop for film, theatre and TV
The Patricia Strong Training Academy is holding a 2-day wig and postiché workshop for film, theatre and television. The course will be held in Belfast on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th May.
Course content
- Etiquette and code of conduct, health and safety on set
- How to choose the right size, shape and style of wig for the artiste and to include research of period
- Measuring
- Making a template
- Preparing artiste for fitting of wig
- Fitting of wig
- Maintenance of wig and postiché during performances
- Setting and dressing of wigs using fillers, crepe hair, etc
- Removal of wig
- Cleaning and storing of wig
- Blocking
- Materials, equipment and products
- Cutting of wigs
- How to read a call sheet and the designer’s brief
Course fee is £450 Northern Ireland resident applicants may be eligible for Skills Bursary funding from Northern Ireland Screen.Application form can be downloaded here.Participants are asked to bring the following:
- Combs: pin/cutting/dressing/wide tooth
- Brushes: dressing out brushes
- Razor, scissors and thinning scissors (old scissors not your salon scissors)
- Measuring tape, pen and notepad, camera, section clips
- Hotsticks (will be supplied if you don’t have them)