The Art of Special FX
The Style Academy is excited to offer an in depth course in Special FX Makeup Artistry. Learn from Saskatchewan’s leading artist, Emersen Ziffle. Take you skills from basic to advanced with the guidance of your educator who has worked on many TV and film sets. Learn how to design, build, apply and remove special FX creations for various applications. Let your creative side run wild with all the new skills and techniques you will learn.
The best part is you can stay right in Regina while you complete your specialized FX Makeup training!
This program is divided into 4 modules each focusing on a different area of Special FX.
Tuition: $1000.00 | 50 hours (each module)
Classes will run two evenings from 4 to 9pm for 5 weeks.
Program Overview
Cover topics including the following & more:
- Make-Up FX Fundamentals
- Assisting the Job & Setting Up Shop
- Designing the Makeup/Gag
- Sculpting, Molding & Casting
- Prepping and Painting Appliances
- Working on a Model/Actor
- Application & Removal
- Documenting you Work
Meet Your Educator

Emersen Ziffle
Emersen is a self taught Special FX Makeup Artist from Saskatchewan. Emersen has an large body of work which has been showcased in many main stream films.
Check out the films Emersen has worked on below
Requirements & Admissions
- You must hold a certificate that includes at least 48 hours or more or Makeup Artistry
- Register for the program
- Provide a copy of your previous certificate
- Pay a non-refundable registration fee of $150