Wig & Makeup Classes
Elevate and expand your career with our hands-on training in theatrical wig making and styling. Each of our classes are focused on a different element of theatrical wigs including, wig build, running a show, and designing.
These courses are for anyone; if you want to be involved in the backstage process, interested in this field, or maybe you want to expand your skills and knowledge on wig and makeup.
“This was such an all-encompassing class! I was able to refresh skills, learn more, and network! Every question we could think of was answered and I was able to kick start my free-lance work with wigs.”
“Taking these classes have allowed me to discover and expand upon skills I never thought I could develop. It has opened up a whole new avenue for me to explore for marketing myself.”
“I loved Savanna’s wig design class. I’ve worn wigs for years and had no idea how much went in to creating, styling and even wearing a wig. I felt like a beginner but Savanna was so kind, patient and thorough in teaching me. My friends and family now send their old wigs to me to bring back to life.”
Choose your focus and join us at the West Valley Performing Arts Center!
Industry EXPERIENCED INSTRUCTORS
SMALL CLASS SIZES
INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION
Step-by-step instruction
High-quality, various skills and techniques
Provided supplies and kits
For beginner to intermediate
Gain skills that will help get you hired
Choose the package that works for you, whether it’s an individual class, or the entire series, we have something for you.
Class Packages
1 Class
$75 each
Over 3 classes
$60 each (20% off)
Enter the code WIGMAKEUP20 at checkout.
Class Descriptions
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Friday, November 15, 2024 | 6:30-8:30pm
We’ll go over two important steps: 1) how to make a head map to create an accurate hairline for yourself or for an actor, and 2) how to protect your canvas head from getting grimey and smelly.
Supplies will be provided.
2 hours, Attendance Cap: Unlimited, Cost: $75 -
Friday, December 6, 2024 | 6:30-9:00pm
What helps get the style of a wig looking right, we use the technique of roller sets. There are various roller sets and types of rollers you can use to help create the style you want. A kit will be provided.
2.5-3 hours, Attendance Cap: Unlimited, Cost: $75
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Friday, January 10, 2025 | 7:00-8:00pm
Let’s talk about designing for a show! We’ll talk about time periods and research to make your designs look as time period accurate.
No supplies needed.
1 hour, Attendance Cap: Unlimited, Cost: $75
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Friday, January 17, 2025 | 6:00-9:00pm
Learn the basic steps and techniques to run a show. We’ll cover disinfecting, taking care of a lacefront wig, wig prep, wig application, and more!
Supplies will be provided.
2-3 hours, Cost: Free
Registration coming soon!
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Thursday, February 6, 2025 | 6:30-8:30pm
Oftentimes as we design for a show, we have to age someone to appear a little older. In this class, we’ll go over how to make yourself look older by using makeup.
A kit will be provided.
2 hours, Attendance Cap: Unlimited, Cost: $75
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Thursday, February 20, 2025 | 6:30-8:30pm
We don’t always use a lot of gore in a stage production, however, the most I have had to use in my career would be bruises, cuts, and scrapes. We’ll teach you how to create each injury by using makeup.
A kit will be provided.
2 hours, Attendance Cap: Unlimited, Cost: $75
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Thursday, March 13, 2025 | 6:30-8:30pm
Sometimes we get actors who have tattoos, and although those tattoos can work for a character in some shows, it may not always be time-period accurate in others, or maybe it just doesn't quite fit the character. We’ll teach you techniques on how to cover these tattoos up.
A kit will be provided.
2 hours, Attendance Cap: Unlimited, Cost: $75
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Thursday, April 24, 2025 | 6:00-8:00pm
Paperwork is key when designing for a show. Your crew(s) need to know what they are doing and- if its specific- how to do it. In this lecture, we’ll go over some key paperwork that should be provided to help crew run the show.
No supplies needed.
2 hours, Attendance Cap: Unlimited, Cost: $75
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Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 6:00-9:00pm
Sometimes a hard front wig does not look natural. But if we don’t have the budget to get a lacefront, we can create a lacefront wig from a hard front by refronting it. By using a hook and swiss lace, we can make a natural-looking hairline.
A kit will be provided.
2 hours, Pre-Requisite: Ventilating or Refronting, Cost: $75
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Coming soon
One of the most specialized techniques to learn is how to ventilate. Also known as hand-tying or knotting. Think of latch hooking projects but make it miniscule. Ventilating is when we add little hairs to the hairline to make it look more natural. For this class, you will learn how to ventilate. We’ll also go over the differences between synthetic and human hair and how to spot the difference to avoid damage. This class only requires good eye-sight, a steady hand, and patience.
A kit will be provided.
2 hours, Attendance Cap: 15 students, Cost: $75
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Coming soon
Don’t throw away that wig with the large hole in it! Repair it! We’ll teach you how to fix a hole or a tear in your lacefront wig and make it look new again! This class only accepts those who have done the ventilating class or have ventilating experience.
Supplies will be provided, unless you have a favorite ventilating needle you like to use.
2 hours, Prerequisite: Ventilating, Cost: $75
