The Creative Dimension
Spring 2026: Special Effects Makeup for Film & TV
In Person
Beginner
Workshop
Cockpit Arts, Bloomsbury
Course Leader: Kiera Mayhew
17 Feb 2026 - 19 Feb 2026
About this Course
Course outline
Prosthetic makeup is the art of applying pieces of rubber to the face and body to help transform the actor fully into a character. Whether it be for simple wounds and injuries, replicating a historical figure, or creating an entirely new alien species, prosthetics are used widely in the film and television industry.
In this course you will learn the foundations in how to apply silicone prosthetics. You will learn what prosthetics are, the different ways they are used within makeup and within the film industry, and the key skills required to paint and apply simple silicone prosthetics safely and effectively for a film context.
Disclaimer: In this workshop we will be working with some blood and gore prosthetic looks and there will be real medical images used as reference. This workshop may not be suitable for the particularly squeamish.
Meet the Tutor
This course will be run by Creative Dimension Trust tutor Kiera Mayhew.
Kiera has worked in the film and television industry as a prosthetic makeup artist for 5 years and has worked under productions companies such as Marvel, Disney, Netflix, BBC and Miramax. Some of her most recent projects include: ‘The Beekeeper’ (2024), ‘Antman and The Wasp: Quantomania’ (2023) and ‘The Witcher 3’ (2023). She also runs an Etsy shop where she makes and sells her own prosthetics.
Timings
This workshop will start daily at 10am and finish at approximately 4pm.
Transferable Skills and Future Careers
TCDT workshops give a chance to develop a range of transferable skills and valuable insight to possible career paths. Some of the career choices our alumni have pursued include; Architecture, Engineering, Fine Art, Jewellery Making, Art Conservation, Glass Working, Theatre Design, Fashion Design, Costume Design – the list is growing!
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to apply you will need to be 16 – 19 years old during the dates of the workshop.
You should be creative and have an interest in the careers listed above, or similar areas. You should also have good hand-eye co-ordination.
In your application you should demonstrate a passion for working with your hands.
You must be able to attend every day of the workshop.
Please be sure that you have read our Eligibility Criteria and Applications section at the bottom of the Workshop page before applying.
Course Funding
Our workshops are fully-funded by generous sponsors. Places are limited, therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
Prosthetic makeup is the art of applying pieces of rubber to the face and body to help transform the actor fully into a character. Whether it be for simple wounds and injuries, replicating a historical figure, or creating an entirely new alien species, prosthetics are used widely in the film and television industry.
In this course you will learn the foundations in how to apply silicone prosthetics. You will learn what prosthetics are, the different ways they are used within makeup and within the film industry, and the key skills required to paint and apply simple silicone prosthetics safely and effectively for a film context.
Disclaimer: In this workshop we will be working with some blood and gore prosthetic looks and there will be real medical images used as reference. This workshop may not be suitable for the particularly squeamish.
Meet the Tutor
This course will be run by Creative Dimension Trust tutor Kiera Mayhew.
Kiera has worked in the film and television industry as a prosthetic makeup artist for 5 years and has worked under productions companies such as Marvel, Disney, Netflix, BBC and Miramax. Some of her most recent projects include: ‘The Beekeeper’ (2024), ‘Antman and The Wasp: Quantomania’ (2023) and ‘The Witcher 3’ (2023). She also runs an Etsy shop where she makes and sells her own prosthetics.
Timings
This workshop will start daily at 10am and finish at approximately 4pm.
Transferable Skills and Future Careers
TCDT workshops give a chance to develop a range of transferable skills and valuable insight to possible career paths. Some of the career choices our alumni have pursued include; Architecture, Engineering, Fine Art, Jewellery Making, Art Conservation, Glass Working, Theatre Design, Fashion Design, Costume Design – the list is growing!
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to apply you will need to be 16 – 19 years old during the dates of the workshop.
You should be creative and have an interest in the careers listed above, or similar areas. You should also have good hand-eye co-ordination.
In your application you should demonstrate a passion for working with your hands.
You must be able to attend every day of the workshop.
Please be sure that you have read our Eligibility Criteria and Applications section at the bottom of the Workshop page before applying.
Course Funding
Our workshops are fully-funded by generous sponsors. Places are limited, therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
Details
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Website
- www.thecreativedimension.org