Period Wigs Course
An intensive week of authentic period wig styling from the 1920s onwards
Where make-up & hair careers begin.
The Delamar Academy Period Wigs course is the perfect starting place for people with little to no wig experience and a desire to work in the theatre, TV or film industry.
Learn it all.
Curated by our “Grande Dame” Wendy Topping, this course is a wig lover's dream. Essential for theatre, film and TV wig work, students work with real hair lace front wigs.
The one week course takes you through blocking, setting, dressing and washing wigs. On this course you will learn about specific period styles of both the glamorous and less glamorous ladies from the 1920s onwards. Students learn how to create ringlets, spirals, pin curls, finger waves, victory rolls and many more key techniques.
Next course date:
27 - 31 May 2024
23 - 27 September 2024
17 - 21 February 2025
2 - 6 June 2025
Course fee: £1,050
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The building blocks of industry employment
The Period Wigs course
By the end of the end of the Period Wigs course, students will:
Possess the practical skills to confidently work with wigs
Know how to block, set and dress wigs in the style of 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s
Know how to build a kit of wig styling tools
Care for wigs as part of professional wig work
A full-time course for a fulfilling career
Classes run 10:00am - 4:00pm, Monday - Friday, in the Academy
All equipment, materials and tools are included in the course fee. Students do not need to bring anything other than a notepad and pen
Classes sizes are small - no more than 12 students per class to create a strong tutor to student ratio
Termly tutorials with a tutor and Academy Principal are held with each student to provide support, advice and learn about each individual student’s goals
We hold guest masterclasses and industry talks throughout the year featuring top industry experts and artists
Professional discounts of around 30% are offered to our students by brands such as Mac, Kryolan, NARS, Charlotte Tilbury, Ilamasqua and more
Tuition is practical and hands-on, with a tutor demo in the morning, followed by practical sessions for the rest of the day, in which students learn how to handle specialist equipment, tools and materials
We place emphasis on individual and group creativity, and all subjects are underpinned by theory, research, and visual references