Education

Decimated Designs has taught Makeup FX and Airbrushing classes all over the US. We are Iwata certified educational instructors and have a 20 student gravity-feed airbrush class kit that runs off of Co2 tanks so that we can teach even where there is no electricity. As of this year, we will also be adding in a "Lighting for Haunted Houses" class to the roster. Our most popular classes are the "Intro to Airbrushing" class as well as the "How to Improve Your Halloween Makeup" class and demo that we developed for younger students at local public libraries. In addition to the training courses, we have also given career-day talks at local schools, and even spoke at MUD (Make-Up Designory) in NYC about what to expect when graduating. We have taught at Trade Shows, Conventions, Libraries, Public Events, Schools, and of course back at our shop in New Britain, CT. Private lessons are always available, and for the student looking to excel in their field are the best option for personal attention and hands-on learning. Please contact us if you are interested in booking a class, or to find out where we may be teaching next. We have a running email list to notify of upcoming classes, so please let us know if you would like to be added!

Available Classes:

  • Intro to Airbrushing
  • Intermediate Airbrushing
  • Advanced Airbrushing
  • Intro to Makeup FX
  • Sculpting 101
  • Intro to Mold Making and Casting
  • How to Improve Your Halloween Makeup
  • Lighting for Haunted Houses
  • Haunted House Acting 101
  • Careers in Makeup FX - Advice and What to Expect
  • Makeup Effects Zombie School

    Makeup Effects Zombie School

  • Special Effects Makeup Class Poster

    Special Effects Makeup Class Poster

  • Click to Play

  • Speaking to the students at MUD (Make-Up Designory)

    Speaking to the students at MUD (Make-Up Designory)

  • Introduction to Airbrushing class at Transworld 2015

    Introduction to Airbrushing class at Transworld 2015

  • Introduction to Airbrushing class at Haunt Faire 2015

    Introduction to Airbrushing class at Haunt Faire 2015

  • How To Improve Your Halloween Makeup Class and Demo at local Library

    How To Improve Your Halloween Makeup Class and Demo at local Library

  • A messy student in the At-Home Zombie FX Class at Prosser Public Library

    A messy student in the At-Home Zombie FX Class at Prosser Public Library

  • Messy Zombies from the At-Home Zombie FX Class at Prosser Public Library

    Messy Zombies from the At-Home Zombie FX Class at Prosser Public Library

  • Wounded middle school students at at how-to class

    Wounded middle school students at at how-to class

  • Silicone cut demo on middle school student

    Silicone cut demo on middle school student

  • Quick Halloween Burn Makeup at Prosser Public Library Makeup FX Class and Demo

    Quick Halloween Burn Makeup at Prosser Public Library Makeup FX Class and Demo

  • Basic Red Demon Makeup at local Library class

    Basic Red Demon Makeup at local Library class

  • Easy Vampire Makeup at local Library class

    Easy Vampire Makeup at local Library class

  • Even the younger students get involved!

    Even the younger students get involved!