The Ultimate Halloween FX Experience - Gore & Prosthetics Workshop brings a Halloween workshop to 527 W Old Northwest Hwy on Sunday, October 18 from 10 AM to 2 PM. It falls one week before Halloween, and tickets run $95–$402.
Sunday, October 18 · 10 AM – 2 PM
UTC-05:00527 W Old Northwest Hwy | Barrington, IL
TicketsUSD 95.00 to USD 402.00
Get ready to bring your most gruesome creations to life! Join Mezi Makeup Academy for an immersive Halloween special effects makeup experience, where you'll learn professional techniques for creating realistic injuries, gore, and custom prosthetics.
Whether you're a beginner looking to explore the world of special effects or an aspiring makeup artist ready to take your skills to the next level, there's a workshop for you!
Choose from three registration options: attend our Gore Workshop, join our two-day Prosthetic Making Workshop, or bundle both experiences for three days of hands-on FX education.
Sunday, October 18 | 10 AM–2 PM
$95 + Eventbrite fees
Get hands-on with the art of realistic injury makeup! Learn how to create convincing cuts, bruises, wounds, burns, and blood effects using professional special effects products and techniques.
Perfect for beginners, Halloween enthusiasts, and aspiring makeup artists looking to expand their creative skills.
No prior special effects experience required!
Monday & Tuesday, October 19–20 | 10 AM–2 PM each day
$325 + Eventbrite fees
Take your special effects skills beyond traditional makeup and dive into the world of prosthetic creation!
In this two-day workshop, you'll learn the process of creating your own custom prosthetic, from the initial sculpt to the final makeup application.
Day 1 — Sculpting & Mold-Making
Learn how to sculpt your prosthetic, prepare your design for mold-making, and create a mold using professional FX materials.
Day 2 — Prosthetic Creation & Application
Explore the casting process, learn proper prosthetic application and edge blending, and bring your creation to life with realistic coloring and finishing techniques.
This workshop is ideal for aspiring FX artists, makeup professionals, and creative individuals interested in learning the fundamentals of prosthetic fabrication.
October 18–20 | 12 Hours of Hands-On Education
$375 + Eventbrite fees
Can't choose? Experience it all!
Register for our three-day bundle and receive access to BOTH The Art of Gore and Prosthetics: From Sculpt to Screen.
Learn everything from realistic injury makeup and blood effects to sculpting, mold-making, and prosthetic application.
Save $45 when you register for both workshops together!
All required classroom materials are provided. Spaces are limited to ensure students receive individualized instruction.
Location: Mezi Makeup Academy — Barrington, Illinois
Please note: Each ticket grants admission only to the workshop(s) listed in its description. Eventbrite ticketing fees are calculated at checkout.
Ready to bring your FX creations to life? Reserve your spot today!
527 W Old Northwest Hwy, 527 West Old Northwest Highway, Barrington, United States
Karla Arias
It is on Sunday, October 18, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM, one week before Halloween.
It takes place at 527 W Old Northwest Hwy, 527 West Old Northwest Highway, Barrington, United States.
Tickets are listed at $95–$402. Prices can change, so check the ticket page for the latest.
It runs for about 4 hours, from 10 AM to 2 PM.
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