Beginners Group Wig Making Workshop

Beginners Wig Making Workshop

2 Day

Virtual: $1600

Group: $1850

Private: $2100

The film industry has always aimed for the highest realism in wigs, using advanced techniques and quality materials to craft pieces that closely mimic natural hair. However, mass-produced wigs often miss the mark, revealing their nature with uniform lace lines and hairlines that often look identical. These wigs also suffer from knots that are sometimes too bulky, a result of certain manufacturing processes that use heavier knotting techniques. When attempts are made to bleach these knots for a more natural blend with the scalp, the outcome can be less than ideal, leaving behind a discolored appearance that contrasts sharply with natural skin tones.

A hack that bridges the gap between the detailed craftsmanship of film wigs and the base structure of factory-produced units is re-fronting. This method allows the creation of wigs that have the aesthetic appeal of those seen in cinema, while starting with the skeleton of a mass-produced wig. Significantly, this technique cuts down production time, offering a smart solution to sidestep the cringey drawbacks and typical shortcomings of factory wigs’ appearance. This technique is particularly handy when working with sheitels, providing a way to achieve the level of realism seen in film without the long hours usually needed to craft a wig from scratch.

Workshop Details

Wig Knotting

• Single Knotting

• Double Knotting

Wig Knotting Patterns

• Single Direction

• Cross Knotting

• Film Hairline Knotting

• Glue-less Wig Hairline Knotting

• High & Low Density Knotting

• Whorl Knotting

• Fringe Knotting

Transparent Whipping

• Single Whip

• Double Whip

• Pull Whip

• Edge Whip

• Weft Whip

Intro to Wig Foundations

• Hemlines

• Darts

• Draping

• Re-fronting

• Resizing

• Sheitel Re-front

• Film Re-front

• Glueless Re-front

This workshop comes with a beginners wig making kit, including all the tools and supplies you will need to participate. Your kit will include items like:

• Canvas wig block

• Knotting needles

• Glass pins

• Lace

• Wig foundation

• Practice hair

• Transparent thread

• Drawing card

…and more, ensuring you have everything necessary for a comprehensive learning experience.

Additionally, each day features a complimentary lunch.

To register for the workshop, a 50% deposit is required to reserve your seat. Private workshops are available year-round by appointment, and group workshops not already listed can be booked upon request. For added convenience, we offer payment flexibility through Afterpay, allowing you to manage your deposit and/or balance with a payment plan.

Payments for the workshop are processed via Square invoice.

Should you have any questions or wish to register, please contact the studio directly at +1 (347) 331-4070, for the fastest response time. For international students, calls can be made via FaceTime audio or WhatsApp to the same number.

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