Special FX Artist to Teach Bald Cap Techniques

Colour Box Makeup Studios is hosting a two-day workshop, Nov. 10-11, that will teach film and television artists the most current techniques in the design and application of bald caps and related appliances. Taught by special effects veteran Jason Collins, co-founder of Autonomous FX and a recognized expert in the design and application of bald caps, this two-day course equips artists with:

-Bald cap theory
-Assessing talent’s head structure and existing hair
-Selecting the correct bald cap
-Incorporating neck appliances
-Flawless application and troubleshooting
-Ability to produce seamless results for film and HD

For more information or to enroll, visit www.colourboxmakeup.com

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3 Spots Remain for Film/TV Hair Workshop

Three student spots are remaining for a two-day workshop being taught by three-time Emmy winner Joe Matke (All My Children, 90210) on June 9-10 in Portland.

The workshop — Hairstyling for Makeup Artists — is hosted by Colour Box Makeup Studios and designed to broaden working makeup artists’ hairstyling skills. It is also ideal for beginner- and intermediate-level stylists or any member of a production crew seeking a basic understanding of film/TV hair design.

The workshop will allow participants to offer potential employers a more complete package as they improve their own hair skills and gain a better understanding of working with other hairstylists on productions. Continue reading... “3 Spots Remain for Film/TV Hair Workshop”

Emmy Winner Leads Film/TV Hair Workshop in Portland

Emmy Winning Hairstylist Joe Matke (All My Children, 90210) will teach makeup artists and other beginner- and intermediate-level stylists the basics of film/TV hair design when Colour Box Makeup Studios returns to Portland for a two day workshop, June 9-10.

The class, titled Hairstyling for Makeup Artists, is designed to broaden working makeup artists’ hairstyling skills. It will allow them to offer potential employers a more complete package as they improve their own hair skills and gain a better understanding of working with other hairstylists on productions. Continue reading... “Emmy Winner Leads Film/TV Hair Workshop in Portland”

Colour Box Makeup Studios Announces New Film/TV Workshops

Colour Box Makeup Studios founder Kerry Herta, a 2011 Emmy nominee, returns to the Northwest to teach three workshops geared toward makeup artists seeking expanded knowledge of techniques used on film/TV productions. The following workshops are enrolling now:

Advanced Hairstyling for Film/Fashion
Jan. 27-28–Seattle

Makeup Artist Boot Camp
Feb. 24-27–Portland

Airbrush Makeup Seminar
Feb. 28–Portland

Visit http://www.colourboxmakeup.com for more information. To enroll: 310.360.3992 or [email protected]. Continue reading... “Colour Box Makeup Studios Announces New Film/TV Workshops”

Three Spots Left for TV/Film Hair Workshop

SEATTLE–Many industry projects require makeup artists to also perform as a production’s hairstylist.

Colour Box Makeup Studios, which has offered four film/TV makeup workshops in Portland and Seattle over the last two years, is hosting an Oct. 8 workshop in Seattle that broadens makeup artists’ hairstyling skills allowing them to offer a more “complete package” to potential employers.

The class, which is limited to 12 students, is currently enrolling and has three spots still available. It is hosted by 2011 Emmy nominee and Colour Box founder Kerry Herta and veteran celebrity hairstylist Lara Cilento. Continue reading... “Three Spots Left for TV/Film Hair Workshop”

Film/TV Hairstyling Workshop Comes to the Northwest

Colour Box Makeup Studios, which has offered four film/TV makeup workshops in Portland and Seattle over the last two years, returns to Seattle Oct. 8 for a one-day class in film/TV hairstyling. The class will be hosted by 2011 Emmy nominee and Colour Box founder Kerry Herta and veteran celebrity hairstylist Lara Cilento. Discounts are available to previous Colour Box students, licensed artists, beauty school students and working film/TV artists. Contact 310.360.3992 or [email protected] for more information. Continue reading... “Film/TV Hairstyling Workshop Comes to the Northwest”

Five Spots Remain for Next HD/Film Makeup Workshop

Colour Box Makeup Studios founder Kerry Herta, a 2011 Emmy nominee, returns to Portland to teach aspiring makeup artists the latest techniques used in HD/Film makeup.

While these workshops were scheduled to accommodate students on waiting lists following workshops earlier this year in Portland and Seattle, there are still five spots remaining.  The workshops – the five-day Makeup Artist Boot Camp and one-day Airbrush Seminar – will be held Aug. 31-Sept. 5, 2011, and are again limited to 12 aspiring artists, all of whom will be trained by Herta and complete assignments using live models and industry-leading products and equipment. Continue reading... “Five Spots Remain for Next HD/Film Makeup Workshop”

HD/Film Makeup Workshops Returning to Portland

Colour Box Makeup Studios founder Kerry Herta returns to Portland Aug. 31-Sept. 5 to teach aspiring makeup artists the latest techniques used in the entertainment and beauty industries.

Herta, a 2011 Daytime Emmy nominee, previously taught her signature workshops – the five-day Makeup Artist Boot Camp and one-day Airbrush Seminar – in Portland in June. The new dates will accommodate the growing waiting list of artists who couldn’t enroll in the last class.

The exclusive workshops are again limited to 12 aspiring artists, all of whom will be trained by Herta and complete assignments using live models and industry-leading products and equipment. Continue reading... “HD/Film Makeup Workshops Returning to Portland”

Visiting Artist Nominated for Daytime Emmy Award

2011 Daytime Emmy nominee Kerry Herta leads makeup artist workshops in Portland June 1-6.

Kerry Herta, the founder of Colour Box Makeup Studios who will be teaching a pair of upcoming artist workshops in Portland, has been nominated for a 2011 Daytime Emmy Award.

Herta, along with her team, was nominated for her work as Makeup Department Head during All My Children’s conversion to the HD format in early 2010.

Before the winners are announced June 17, Kerry will be teaching two workshops in Portland, both of which are designed for aspiring film/TV makeup artists. Continue reading... “Visiting Artist Nominated for Daytime Emmy Award”

Two Spots Left for HD/Film Makeup Workshops

Aspiring artsists learn the latest HD/film techniques through hands-on instruction that utilizes live models and HD cameras and monitors.

There are two slots remaining for Colour Box Makeup Studios’ upcoming HD/Film makeup workshops in Portland.

The five-day Makeup Artist Boot Camp and one-day Airbrush Seminar, scheduled for June 1-6, are limited to 12 aspiring artists, all of whom will be trained by award-winning celebrity/film/television makeup artist Kerry Herta. Each artist will receive hands-on training using live models and have their work analyzed using HD cameras and monitors. Continue reading... “Two Spots Left for HD/Film Makeup Workshops”