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Education for 2019

Education

Talks & Education Seminars Saturday May 4th (Subject to change - More to be posted - Please check back)
Presented by : United Makeup Artists Expo
Time : Saturday 11:30 am
Place: Education Room 1
Class Title : A chat with contestants of BBCIII series Glow Up
Artist : Ellis Atlantis, Leigh Easthope, Tiffany Hunt, Belinda Maines
Summary : An opportunity to meet and engage in a Q&A with the winner and some of the contestants of this year's BBC Glow Up TV series.
Web Address : http://www.umae.co.uk/
Presented by : White Rose Beauty Colleges
Time : Saturday 12:00 pm
Place: Education Room 2
Class Title : Special FX Showcase
Artist : Pamela Clare and Abbie
Summary : Pamela Clare & Abbie are educators from the White Rose Beauty Colleges and have years of experience in TV, film & fashion. They will be on stage together demonstrating 2 different special FX looks, using a range of products and sharing hints and tips. Questions are welcome and you can also visit them at the White Rose Stand, for more demos and information.
Web Address : https://www.whiterosebeautycolleges.co.uk/
Presented by : Red Carpet FX with Kryolan UK
Time : Saturday 12:30 pm
Place: Education Room 1
Class Title : Zombie Character
Artist : Emily Simms
Summary : Learn how to create a ghoulish Zombie with application to the face and neck. From colour detail and shading illusions to SFX gore, this class will teach you how to bring the undead to life!
Web Address : https://www.redcarpetfx.com http://www.kryolan.com/
Presented by : VITA Skills
Time : Saturday 13:00 pm
Place: Education Room 2
Class Title : 'Put your back into it'
Artist : Gemma Betton
Summary : The process of creative thinking and keeping the fun in practicing commercial makeup. Using our backs as large space to practice blending skills and general dexterity. Demonstration of back art.
Web Address : http://vitaskills.co.uk
Presented by : United Makeup Artists Expo
Time : Saturday 13:30 pm
Place: Education Room 1
Class Title : Career Chat
Artist : Davy Jones
Summary : Davy will talk about the ins and outs of his extensive career, while showing interesting pictures and visuals he's gathered along the way.
An Emmy, Bafta and Royal Television Society Award Winner, Davy has worked on blockbusters Pirates of the Caribbean, Narnia 2, Blade and Band of Brothers and more recently has been working on the latest in the Men in Black franchise, as well as filming in both the UK and Prague for the upcoming BBC drama World On Fire. His recent TV work includes SkyTV’s The Five and Netflix series Safe. Now gearing up for a new forensic drama it’s been an extremely busy time of late having recently returned from Sri Lanka and the shooting of his third series on ITV’s Good Karma Hospital. Davy has also been working on HBO’s period drama Gentleman Jack.
Web Address : http://www.umae.co.uk/ http://www.makeupsfx.com/
Presented by : United Makeup Artists Expo
Time : Saturday 14:00 pm
Place: Education Room 2
Class Title : Welcome to life in The Crowd Room
Artist : Jackie Sweeney
Summary : The first scene of the day features our hero strolling down the street. It’s Paris in 1820. There are 200 extras dressed as street sellers, posh people, beggars, children, soldiers….It’s 5.30 in the morning and you have 2 hours to make it happen. Welcome to life in The Crowd Room. Jackie shares her experience of working as a daily and a supervisor in this often overlooked department in a film crew.
Web Address : http://www.umae.co.uk/
Presented by : The Makeup People
Time : Saturday 14:30 pm
Place: Education Room 1
Class Title : Q&A on working backstage at Coronation Street, and for TV in general
Artist : Liz Armistead
Summary : Liz has an extensive career in makeup, working on productions like Eastenders and Shameless earlier on, and currently working as the head of makeup for ITV's Coronation Street. Liz will answer any questions you have about working at ITV, on the set of Coronation Street, or her career in general.
Web Address : https://www.pierrerene.co.uk/
Presented by : Make-Up Unlimited Artists and United Makeup Artists Expo
Time : Saturday 15:00 pm
Place: Education Room 1
Class Title : The changing face of Make Up Artistry
Artist : Amanda Gaffey, Millie Kendall, Louise Young, Davy Jones, Julia Townend, Fiona Lobo-Cranston
Summary : ‘THE CHANGING FACE OF MAKE UP ARTISTRY’ - a live debate where a panel of leading professionals will discuss the new industry issues. It is hoped this event will raise awareness for the challenges; as well as launch the new initiative MAKE-UP UNITED ARTISTS. The prevailing economic climate has created a culture where peers are pitted against each other in competition and the perceived value and status of our profession is under threat. Standards are dropping. We intend to take a stand for change.
Web Address : http://www.umae.co.uk/
Presented by : Cantor & Nissel Ltd
Time : Saturday 15:30 pm
Place: Education Room 2
Class Title : Contact Lenses: A Sight for Sore Eyes
Artist : Teresa Cataldo
Summary : Coloured contact lenses have been used for film and TV for many years, but few know how to get the best out of them. Garth Barnard's interactive talk will cover the manufacturing, designing, ordering, use and safety of contact lenses.
This class will give an insight into the world of coloured contact lenses, the ease in which they can be designed and ordered, the effects that can be achieved and how to ensure the safe use of them.
Web Address : http://www.cantor-nissel.co.uk/
Presented by : VITA Skills
Time : Saturday 16:00 pm
Place: Education Room 2
Class Title : Educational talk about the make-up industry
Artist : Emily Walsh
Summary : Join Emily Walsh Make-up Artist who will give an educational talk about the make-up industry and her experiences working on a variety of productions and interesting assignments. A short demonstration will be included of a special effects zombie bite and attendees will have the opportunity to experience the products first hand. A five minute Q&A to students and artists in the audience will conclude the talk.
Web Address : http://www.vitaskills.co.uk/
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Presented by : NYX Professional Makeup
Time : Saturday 16:30 pm
Place: Education Room 1
Class Title : 'Bare With Me'
Artist : Lauren McNicoll
Summary : An editorial look, focussing on glowy, summer ready skin and showcasing our brand new Bare With Me collection inspired by our Los Angeles heritage.
Web Address : https://www.nyxcosmetics.co.uk/
Talks & Education Seminars Sunday May 5th (Subject to change - More to be posted - Please check back)
Presented by : VITA Skills
Time : Sunday 11:00 am
Place: Education Room 2
Class Title : 'Put your back into it'
Artist : Gemma Betton
Summary : The process of creative thinking and keeping the fun in practicing commercial makeup. Using our backs as large space to practice blending skills and general dexterity. Demonstration of back art.
Web Address : http://www.vitaskills.co.uk/
Presented by : the National Theatre
Time : Sunday 11:30 am
Place: Education Room 1
Class Title : Carriers in Modern Theatre and Developing Stage to Screen Techniques
Artist : Helen Casey
Summary : Helen will be talking about the effects of modern lighting on stage to makeup and hair,audience perception and modern grooming. She will also be talking about the adjustments and different techniques of hair and makeup during digital recording and live broadcast to achieve camera friendly results.
Web Address : https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/
Presented by : Cantor & Nissel Ltd
Time : Sunday 12:00 pm
Place: Education Room 2
Class Title : Contact Lenses: A Sight for Sore Eyes
Artist : Teresa Cataldo
Summary : Coloured contact lenses have been used for film and TV for many years, but few know how to get the best out of them. Garth Barnard's interactive talk will cover the manufacturing, designing, ordering, use and safety of contact lenses.
This class will give an insight into the world of coloured contact lenses, the ease in which they can be designed and ordered, the effects that can be achieved and how to ensure the safe use of them.
Web Address : http://www.cantor-nissel.co.uk/
Presented by : NYX Professional Makeup
Time : Sunday 12:30 pm
Place: Education Room 1
Class Title : 'Bare With Me'
Artist : Lauren McNicoll
Summary : An editorial look, focussing on glowy, summer ready skin and showcasing our brand new Bare With Me collection inspired by our Los Angeles heritage.
Web Address : https://www.nyxcosmetics.co.uk/
Presented by : British Association of Skin Camouflage
Time : Sunday 13:00 pm
Place: Education Room 2
Class Title : The Important Role Skin Camouflage can play in People's Wellbeing
Artist: Liz Allen
Summary : Liz will talk about the psychological-historical beginnings of camouflage and their link to hollywood before showing before-after skin camouflage for various skin conditions, and indicate that makeup artists may well come across these problems (especially a tattoo) that is not appropriate for the performance.
Web Address : http://www.skin-camouflage.net/
Presented by : White Rose Beauty Colleges
Time : Sunday 13:30 pm
Place: Education Room 1
Class Title : Hair Two Ways
Artist : Pamela Clare and Abbie
Summary : Pamela Clare & Abbie are educators from the White Rose Beauty Colleges and have years of experience in TV, film & fashion. They will be on stage together demonstrating 2 different applications of facial hair, using a range of products and sharing hints and tips. Pamela Clare will be showing you the art of laying hair on to the face to create a beard and mustache. Abbie will be applying a lace beard, mustache and sideburns.
Questions are welcome and you can also visit them at the White Rose Stand, for more demos and information.
Web Address : https://www.whiterosebeautycolleges.co.uk/
Presented by : VITA Skills
Time : Sunday : 14:00 pm
Place: Education Room 2
Class Title : Educational talk about the make-up industry
Artist : Emily Walsh
Summary : Join Emily Walsh Make-up Artist who will give an educational talk about the make-up industry and her experiences working on a variety of productions and interesting assignments. A short demonstration will be included of a missing eye special effect and attendees will have the opportunity to experience the products first hand. A five minute Q&A to students and artists in the audience will conclude the talk.
Web Address : http://www.vitaskills.co.uk/
Presented by : Get-Set-Go Bags
Time : Sunday 15:00 pm
Place: Education Room 1
Class Title : Backstage Theatre Q&A + WIN work experience on a West-End show
Artist : Tanya Noor
Summary : A unique opportunity to find out everything you need to know about working backstage in theatre! Whether you're planning a career in theatre, you're a fan of the shows or just curious about how things work backstage. Come to our theatre Q&A and get all your questions answered by makeup artist on The Phantom of the Opera Tanya Noor. Get the chance to see pictures from the backstage gallery and get a feel for theatre life. Send us your questions in advance to guarantee you get them answered on the day - first question drawn from a hat will WIN work experience on The Phantom of the Opera!
Web Address : www.get-set-go-bags.com 
Presented by : The Make-Up Artist Academy
Time : Sunday 15:45 pm
Place: Education Room 2
Class Title : Q&A on education and starting out in the TV & Film industry.
Artist: Amanda Green (Celebrity Makeup Artist / Designer and principal at The Make-Up Artist Academy) and Swedish Designer Linda Boije Af Gennas
Web Address : http://www.themakeupartistacademy.co.uk/