Name: Scars & Spirits III: SFX Prosthetics Workshops
Start: 2026-10-11T15:30:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-11T19:30:00-04:00
Location: 211 Dewey St

Transform your look this spooky season! Learn step-by-step how to sculpt scars, paint wounds, and transform with cinematic SFX makeup.
About this Event

Unleash your inner monster this spooky season 👻💀

Join us at Kocktails & Gore for a hands-on Special Effects (SFX) Prosthetics Workshop right in the heart of Royal Oak. Learn how to create quality scars, wounds, and character transformations just in time for Halloween. Whether you’re a makeup lover, horror fan, cosplayer, or just looking for a fun afternoon out. This class is designed for all ages and all skill levels.

What to Expect:

Step-by-step guidance on applying and blending prosthetics
Techniques for painting realistic wounds, scars, and bruises
Tips for elevating Halloween costumes and cosplay looks
A supportive, creative environment — no experience needed!

We Provide:

All prosthetic materials & tools
Paints, brushes, and adhesives
Professional instruction from experienced artists
(Foundations or alcohol palettes for skin match are welcomed)

You’ll Leave With:

Your very own custom-created SFX prosthetic look
Skills you can use for Halloween, cosplay, film, and beyond
Memories from a one-of-a-kind spooky experience

DETAILED WORKSHOP INFORMATION

WORKSHOP I SCUPLTING, CASTING, MOLDING 3:30-5:15

Ever wonder how SFX artists create realistic scars, wounds, horns, character pieces, and prosthetics from scratch?

This hands-on workshop takes you behind the scenes of prosthetic creation. You’ll learn the process of developing an SFX appliance from concept to finished piece, including sculpting, molding, casting, and choosing the right materials for different effects.

Perfect for beginners, makeup artists, cosplayers, horror lovers, or anyone interested in learning how professional-style prosthetics are made.

You’ll learn:

Basic sculpting techniques for SFX
How molds are created from a sculpture
Casting prosthetic appliances
Different prosthetic materials and when to use them
Tips for creating scars, wounds, horns, texture, and character details
Your custom mold you get to keep and reuse for years

WORKSHOP II PAINTING, APPLICATION, BLENDING, MAKEUP 5:30-7:30

Creating the prosthetic is only half the transformation.

In Workshop II, you’ll learn how to take an SFX appliance and make it look like it actually belongs on the skin. We’ll cover prosthetic application, seamless edge blending, realistic painting, coloring techniques, and finishing makeupto bring your character or injury effect to life.

You’ll learn how professional SFX artists build believable skin tones, bruising, blood, irritation, depth, texture, and other realistic details.

You’ll learn:

Proper prosthetic placement and adhesion
Blending prosthetic edges into the skin
Painting and color theory for realistic effects
Creating depth, bruising, wounds, and skin variation
Adding blood, texture, and finishing details
Completing the look with character/SFX makeup
**For those that do not attend the 1st workshop, you'll be learning how apply (1) premade prosthetics, there will be options but limited

Take one workshop or attend both for the full SFX experience; from creating the appliance to applying and transforming it.

Although Kocktails & Gore is providing all items, we highly suggest foundation of your skin color (keep in mind, your face and body tend to be different color), makeup paints/palettes or alcohol activated paints and cheap paintbrushes listed in the amazon store front: amazon.com/shop/kid_kaylee, or feel free to contact us.

Disclaimer: Appliances are mostly latex or prosaide-based, any allergies MUST BE STATED upon ticket purchase

Any questions please email us directly [email protected]

Agenda

🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Registration Workshop I
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Workshop I
🕑: 05:15 AM - 05:30 PM
Mixing, Casting, & Mingling

Info: Will be mixing the medium and waiting the molds to set, during this time we can mingle while we wait!

🕑: 05:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Registration: Workshop II
🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Pouring, Painting & Application (optional)

Info: Some will be pouring latex, layering or painting. Depends on your skill set, time management or size of piece, but don't fret the instructor will stick with you and aid you until you have a complete project!