Hazel’s next two day beginner course will take place on:
Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th March 2012.
The course will be in Richmond, North Yorkshire.
Times: 10am – 4pm each day.
Cost £180
For more information contact Hazel on 01748 821621 OR 07801 433993
Find more information, photos and video clips about face painting
To hire a Professional Face Painter go to Face Painter [ Jolly Good Productions ]
For information about Training go to Face Painting Courses [ Jolly Good Productions ]
In the amazing world of the Internet there has never been more information available to learn just about anything you can possibly think of. If there isn’t an article on it then there is bound to be a You Tube video. There was a time when researching and finding out meant a trip down to the library where you could browse through book lists and then order in what you wanted hoping your questions would be answered. Sometimes you would need to wait for weeks before your book or books to arrive. Alternatively you could locate individuals and organisations by telephone or letter requesting help. Again all very time consuming. Thank fully those days are gone and now we have information at our finger tips 24/7. We can connect to the Internet with a computer or mobile phone and find a wealth of information in seconds.
The Internet is a brilliant resource. If you plan to become a face painter then certainly you are going to use the Internet. There are so many tutorials to view and download it’s mind blowing. It’s more a question of where to start. One of the problems with the Internet is that information can be posted by anyone and you have no way of knowing what their credentials are or how appropriate it is for your purposes. You end up just trawling around and gathering all sorts of information but you’re never sure if you have got the full picture.
Face painting is a skill. Anyone seriously interested in becoming a good face painter needs to learn a range of techniques which are best taught in a practical lesson. The acquisition of good basic skills is the foundation on which to build and develop. These practical skills can’t be learnt properly from a book or a video. They need to be explained and demonstrated face to face and then practiced under supervision.
The first step in setting up as a face painter must be to find a good teacher. Although there are lots of face painters who offer face painting courses its worth searching around to find someone who really knows what they are doing. Look for someone who :
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Attending a good, well organised, comprehensive face painting training course is essential if you want to learn face painting properly. It is worth giving up the extra time and money to go on the best course you can find than by trying to take short cuts.
If you go on the right face painting course you can be confident that there are no gaps in your knowledge. You will also learn the practical skills you need without picking up any bad habits and you will learn lots of tips and tricks which your teacher has acquired the hard way. In addition you will also save yourself money by not going out and buying the wrong supplies. It’s easy to spend a fortune when you are starting out by buying all sorts of things you don’t need or because you didn’t know any better. A good course will help you to decide which materials to buy to suit you.
Once you have been on a proper beginner / foundation course then you should practice regularly to improve your skills and to build up you your speed.
Applying to join an organisation such as FACE ( The Face Painting Association ) is a good idea as you will need to pass an entrance test and have your work assessed to show that you can meet certain approved standards. This is a useful form of accreditation.
Develop your kills further by purchasing books on face painting, watching tutorials on You Tube and attending face painting conventions and jams.
Look on our main web site for more information about face painting courses.
Find more information, photos and video clips about face painting
To hire a Professional Face Painter go to Face Painter [ Jolly Good Productions ]
For information about Training go to Face Painting Courses [ Jolly Good Productions ]
Jolly Good Productions offer training courses for people who would like to become professional Face Painters. We cover everything you need to know to set up and run your own face painting business. The courses run midweek and are of two days duration. They take place in Richmond, North Yorkshire. All materials are supplied but for one to one training you will need to bring a model.
In our Face Painting Courses we cover the following :
The training courses are very comprehensive and go into detail on every aspect. You will learn everything you need to know about Face Painting with excellent tuition from an experienced expert. Hand outs are provided and there is a certificate of attendance on completion.
For more information call Hazel Wood on 01748 821621
Face Painting Courses by Hazel Wood
Find more information, photos and video clips about face painting
To hire a Professional Face Painter go to Face Painter [ Jolly Good Productions ]
For information about Training go to Face Painting Courses [ Jolly Good Productions ]
Face Painting has become incredibly popular at events, promotions and parties. It is one of the first things people think about when the subject of children’s entertainment is mentioned. When ever you go to any kind of public event or gathering you will inevitably see children with their faces painted.
Face painting involves the application of water based paint onto the skin of the face using a brush or sponge to produce a pleasing picture or design.
There are a number of Health and Safety concerns that are often overlooked:
Face Painting necessitates working close to the eyes of the subject, usually a child.
Skin can be very sensitive especially that of younger children.
The same brushes and sponges are likely to be used repeatedly from child to child.
The Face Painter will be using the same water, containers and paints for the duration of the event.
What are the risks?
These are very real risks and anyone who is going to be Face Painting on members of the public should be fully aware of these risks and know how to work safely. Just as people in the catering industry require a food hygiene certificate so to should face painters be properly trained.
Face Painting is often performed by volunteers, staff members or friends who are helping out. They may have “done it before” or are prepared “to have a go” or perhaps someone has “shown them what to do” There are also people who decide to do Face Painting as a side line to earn some extra cash. In most cases none of these people have undergone any kind of proper training.
We have always placed great emphasis on Health and Safety. The training courses we run are thorough and do cover every aspect of Health and Safety as it applies to Face painting. Our standards are very high and we are confident that our students can confidently work with the public with the absolute minimum of risk if they follow the guidelines and apply the methods we teach.
Unfortunately there is no way to differentiate between Face Painters when making a booking. Members of FACE ( The Face Painting Association ) do have to pass an entry test and they are assessed before being permitted to join. Employing a FACE member is therefore highly recommended.
What to do now
If you are an event organiser or manager then do seriously consider investing in proper training for your staff before allowing them to engage in Face Painting.
Also, be discerning when engaging the services of a face painter. Make sure you engage the services of a professional who has the right equipment, is experienced and properly trained.
If you are an individual who already face paints or is considering doing so then you are strongly advised to get some expert tuition. Even if you are self taught and have been Face Painting for some time you will benefit from undergoing structured training.
Health and Safety matters!
For guidance on safe practice or to find out about Face Painting Courses, contact Hazel on 01748 821621
NB We can only give advice on the telephone. Email requests for advice will not receive a reply. You can however make a comment below.
Find more information, photos and video clips about face painting
To hire a Professional Face Painter go to Face Painter [ Jolly Good Productions ]
For information about Training go to Face Painting Courses [ Jolly Good Productions ]