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2200 N. Forsyth Road  Suite #A-15
Orlando, FL  32807
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Design / Production

A 50-minute, full-color video filmed on location at the original Terror on Church Street Haunted Attraction in Orlando, FL.

Along with the help of several zany characters, Alan Ostrander, professional make-up artist, teaches the basics of Halloween horror make-up. A very entertaining, as well as educational video!
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Format is DVD - NTSC
"Making Faces for Halloween"Instructional DVD

Professional Makeup Workshops & Mini-Courses

These intensive workshops are a great way to learn more about a specific area of Make-Up or Special Effects, while having a lot of fun!

Students will learn professional makeup techniques from Alan Ostrander, a 20+year makeup veteran,
and members the AEO Team of Professional Artists.

Classes are "hands-on" and cost includes all materials/kit as outlined under each class section.
All students will recieve a certificate of attending for each specific workshop.


Smaller class size ensures adequate one-on-one practical instruction
Classes are held at our Orlando Studio located in the
 Orlando Business Center – East Orlando
Contact us today for more information or to reserve your space now!!!    407-677-8706
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(And printable schedule and workshop descriptions)
Please email us at aeoinfo@aeostudios.com
to register or for more information. 

Thanks, and we hope you can come join the fun!!!

New -- Airbrush Basics


This is the “I just got an airbrush and I can’t get it to work and it is in pieces that won’t go back together and it must be broken” class!
Perfect for those interested in airbrush makeup, but have never picked one up, or can relate to the sentence above. In this fun workshop, we go over all the basics of airbrushing you will need to get you started, including different types of gravity/siphon-feed brushes & compressors, operation of the brush, dismantling, cleaning and reassembling, practice techniques to learn control, types of paint/makeup to use, and more.
If you already have an airbrush, definitely bring with you. If you don’t, no worries; we will be happy to provide you with one for the class. Come learn why this is such an important tool in your arsenal.


Course Fee: $175, Class Minimum/Maximum: 3/5

Sunday, May 6
3-8pm
Character Makeup

Learn methods and tricks of using theatrical make-up to
create realistic characters for any performing medium.
A great workshop for those just getting into makeup,
as well as a great "brush-up" for those more familiar with
Theatrical Make-Up Applications and Uses.

 Workshop fee includes a student kit of Professional Make-Up
Products including foundations/colors/powder/pencil/brush...
Students are welcome to bring their kits or brush rolls and any
make-up products which they have, but it is not necessary as
all materials needed will be provided.
Course Fee: $150
Class Minimum/Maximum:  3/5


Not offered at this time, please check back soon!
Sculpting and Molding for Prosthetics






Part One:  Discussion of process/materials/techniques. Begin prosthetic sculpt. Sculpting head to be taken with student to sculpt in preparation for Part 2.

Part Two:  Review Sculpt w/ instructor – take away to finish/refine sculpt for molding.

Part Three:  Pour up negative mold. Demolding sculpt, clean production mold, preparation for production.

CLASS MINIMUM/MAXIMUM:  3 STUDENTS


Course Fee: $250 (total for all sections)

Part 1: Sat, June 9, 3-7pm
Part 2: Sat, June 16, 3-7pm
Part 3: Sat, June 23, 3-7pm
3D Wounds, Trauma, Blood & Gore!

Its blood and gore galore as we teach you how to make realistic
wounds and blood fx - perfect for Halloween, Stage, Film, or just
having fun!

Students will receive instruction on different types of wound fabrications/makeups, and apply various effects "hands-on" to make their own creations.

Topics to be covered include:
Bruises and black eyes / Cuts - Scars - Gashes - Burns
Attaching and blending the edges of different pre-made wounds
Use of liquid latex, spirit gum, and prosthetic adhesive, as well as removers
Use of putty/wax/collodion/gelatin for 3-dimensional effects
Different types of blood  /  Blood FX gags for film and stage
This is a really fun session that is great for beginners or anyone who wants to learn more about wound and trauma make-up. Course fee includes all necessary supplies and kit to take with afterwards.

CLASS Minimum/Maximum: 3/5 STUDENTS
Course Fee:  $175, includes all materials

Lifecasting


Part 1:   Lifecasting (Head/Shoulders) Tutorial w/ model. This workshop takes students through the process of lifecasting a live model and duplicating a model’s bust in stone, the first part in creating prosthetic appliances. This session is a demonstration of techniques and a Q-n-A opportunity in preparation of Part 2.

Part 2:  Participants will practice Casting and Pouring Student Casts with each other, with help from the instructor and assistants, so that all will have a life cast of themselves. (Castings to be used in SCULPTING/MOLDING prosthetics.)

CLASS MINIMUM/MAXIMUM:  3 STUDENTS
This is a popular workshop, so please book early!
Course Fee:  $275 (all sections)

Sunday, May 27
OR
Sunday, June 24

(choose one session)
3-7pm
Part I:  Saturday, June 2, 2-7pm
Part II:  Sunday, June 3, 2-7pm
Tooth Denture Casting and Modelling

Learn how to take dental impressions and work with dental acrylics to make false teeth, fangs, denture plates, for theatrical/character use.
Course Fee: $175
Class Minimum/Maximum:  3 participants
Saturday, May 19
2-7pm
Running Foam Latex

The mysteries and myths of Foam Latex Revealed!

Students will learn process of running foam in stone and silicone molds. Topics covered include mold preparation, running (whipping) foam, filling molds, baking, demolding, preparing for application. We will also discuss types/fabrication of ovens, materials, etc.

Course Fee: $125
Class Minimum/Maximum: 3 Students

Prosthetic Application/Running Foam Latex Combo: $225
Saturday, June 30
12-2pm
Latex - Free 3D Wounds

Similar to our other 3D Wounds course, but focusing on
materials that are all LATEX-FREE.  Students will learn
different application techniques for construction makeups
using gelatin, putty, collodian, as well as the use of polyvinyl
materials such as 'Watermelon'. 

As well as application techniques, students will make small
'wound molds' that can be used to produce vinyl/gelatin pieces.

Perfect for those with allergies/sensitivies with latex. Learn
 how to create realistic 3D effects using products such as
Watermelon, Waxes and Gelatin.

Course Fee: $175
Class Minimum/Maximum:  3/5 Participants
Sunday, June 10
3-7pm
Lifecasting Body Parts for
Prop / Art piece Production


Students will learn the techniques of Lifecasting body parts to
make molds for reproduction of castings.  Great course for any theatre
tech student or those going into Special FX! 
Students will make their own castings to take away with.

Course Fee: $275                       
Class Minimum/Maximum 3 Students
Sunday, June 20
2-7pm
Prosthetic Application

Student applied makeups on models/each other, utilizing application
techniques demonstrated. (LIMIT 3 Students)

Grab your brushes and join us in learning how to create fun characters and make-ups for stage, halloween, special events...whatever. A great workshop for Performers and Actors as well as Make-Up Artists!!


Course Fee: $150
Class Minimum/Maximum: 3 Students
Prosthetic Application/Running Foam Latex Combo:  $225

Saturday, June 30
3-7pm
Saturday, May 26
1-7pm
***** Silicone Mold Making
The mysteries and myths of Silicone Molds Revealed!

Students will learn process of fabricating single & mult-piece silicone molds from a rigid 3-dimensional object.  Great for replicating prop pieces, cosplay armor, almost any rigid object that can be molded & reproduced in resin or a variety of materials.

This workshop is in two parts, and will cover information starting with the object, different silicones to use, blocking out to make mold, making both "lay-up" and "poured" molds, demolding & the various products which can be used to make replicate pieces.


Course Fee: $225     
Includes all materials. Students may bring own object to make molds of, or we
 will supply one.  Finished molds are students to keep.

Class Limit 3 Students
NEW!!!
Zombies, Demon and Monsters....  Oh My!


Learn the art of being a Zombie – or your favorite monster – from makeup to wardrobe to acting like one. Materials provided, but if you have clothing or props that your Zombie would like to wear or use, bring it on! Grab your brushes and join us in learning how to create fun characters and make-ups for stage, halloween, special events...whatever. A great workshop for Performers and Actors as well as Make-Up Artists!!!

Course Fee: $150, Class Minimum/Maximum: 3/5
Saturday, May 12, 2-8pm