Learn injury simulation from industry professionals!
Gore Queen FX offers hands-on moulage and special effects training designed for military, law enforcement, EMS, healthcare, emergency management and special effects professionals. We have supported military, medical, and emergency response training exercises throughout the United States & abroad. Our courses are built from real-world casualty simulation experience and designed to provide practical, immediately applicable skills.
Taught either at your location or in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina, all materials are provided and students will learn a variety of skills and techniques from our internationally recognized special effects makeup artists.
Expand each tab below for an in-depth look into each course, or contact us for a detailed quote.
Taught either at your location or in the Raleigh/Durham area of North Carolina, all materials are provided and students will learn a variety of skills and techniques from our internationally recognized special effects makeup artists.
Expand each tab below for an in-depth look into each course, or contact us for a detailed quote.
Basic Moulage
Course Description: Learn how to create realistic injuries for medical simulation, military & first responder training scenarios, film, and other special effects applications. Each class is 6-8 hours (depending on how much practice time you'd like!) with a 45 minute lunch break.
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Tuition: $465 per student. A $105 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the course date. Classes require a minimum enrollment of 3 students and are capped at 10 students to ensure individualized instruction. A $15 discount for Zelle, cash or check payments is available.
Location Options:
Public Classes: Monthly courses are held in the Raleigh, NC area. Dates vary depending on instructor availability. See the calendar below for scheduling and registration.
Private Group Training: Private classes can be taught in Raleigh, NC or at your location (travel and lodging may apply). Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more. Please use the contact form to request a custom quote.
Included With Tuition:
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Create realistic moulage injuries using professional special effects techniques
- Apply and blend small pre-made silicone prosthetics
- Sculpt and fabricate simple free-form silicone effects
- Work with a variety of professional special effects and moulage products
- Troubleshoot common injury simulation challenges
- Design effective casualty effects for training scenarios
Tuition: $465 per student. A $105 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the course date. Classes require a minimum enrollment of 3 students and are capped at 10 students to ensure individualized instruction. A $15 discount for Zelle, cash or check payments is available.
Location Options:
Public Classes: Monthly courses are held in the Raleigh, NC area. Dates vary depending on instructor availability. See the calendar below for scheduling and registration.
Private Group Training: Private classes can be taught in Raleigh, NC or at your location (travel and lodging may apply). Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more. Please use the contact form to request a custom quote.
Included With Tuition:
- Student workbook
- All materials & consumables
- Hands-on instruction
- Silicone prosthetics created during class
- Product samples
- Gore Queen FX gift bag
Student training gallery
Basic PROSTHETICS MAKING
Course Description: Learn how to create custom silicone prosthetics for medical simulation, military & first responder training scenarios, film, and other special effects applications. Each class is 6-8 hours (depending on how much practice time you'd like!) with a 45 minute lunch break.
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Tuition: $515 per student. A $105 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the course date. Classes require a minimum enrollment of 3 students and are capped at 10 students to ensure individualized instruction. A $15 discount for Zelle, cash or check payments is available.
Location Options:
Public Classes: Courses are held in Raleigh, NC and scheduled throughout the year based on student demand. Once the minimum enrollment requirement has been met, participants will be contacted to coordinate available class dates. See the calendar below for registration & upcoming availability.
Private Group Training: Private classes can be taught in Raleigh, NC or at your location (travel and lodging may apply). Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more. Please use the contact form to request a custom quote.
Included With Tuition:
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the three different types of silicone prosthetics & their applications
- Sculpt small-scale custom prosthetic effects in clay
- Create introductory-level prosthetic molds using industry-standard materials
- Select appropriate silicones, urethanes, and molding materials for various projects
- Color & finish silicone prosthetics using industry-standard materials
- Manufacture custom silicone prosthetics from sculpture through final casting
Tuition: $515 per student. A $105 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the course date. Classes require a minimum enrollment of 3 students and are capped at 10 students to ensure individualized instruction. A $15 discount for Zelle, cash or check payments is available.
Location Options:
Public Classes: Courses are held in Raleigh, NC and scheduled throughout the year based on student demand. Once the minimum enrollment requirement has been met, participants will be contacted to coordinate available class dates. See the calendar below for registration & upcoming availability.
Private Group Training: Private classes can be taught in Raleigh, NC or at your location (travel and lodging may apply). Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more. Please use the contact form to request a custom quote.
Included With Tuition:
- Student workbook
- All materials & consumables
- Hands-on instruction
- Reusable prosthetic molds created during class
- Silicone prosthetics created during class
- Product samples
- Gore Queen FX gift bag
Student Training Gallery
BASIC & INTERMEDIATE LIFE CASTING
Course Description: Learn how to create custom silicone prosthetic life casts for medical simulation, military & first responder training scenarios, film, and other special effects applications. Each class is 6-8 hours (depending on how much practice time you'd like!) with a 45 minute lunch break.
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Tuition: $565 per student. A $105 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the course date. Classes require a minimum enrollment of 4 students and are capped at 8 students to ensure individualized instruction. A $15 discount for Zelle, cash or check payments is available.
Location Options:
Public Classes: Courses are held in Raleigh, NC and scheduled throughout the year based on student demand. Once the minimum enrollment requirement has been met, participants will be contacted to coordinate available class dates. See the calendar below for registration & upcoming availability.
Private Group Training: Private classes can be taught in Raleigh, NC or at your location (travel and lodging may apply). Discounts are available for groups of 6 or more. Please use the contact form to request a custom quote.
Included With Tuition:
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles, techniques and safety considerations involved in professional life casting
- Select appropriate silicone and molding materials for a variety of life-casting projects
- Create a small-scale life cast of a finger, toe, ear, or tongue using industry-standard techniques
- Produce a medium-scale facial life cast from preparation through mold completion
- Cast, color, and finish realistic silicone replicas from life-cast molds
- Apply advanced materials and techniques to expand future life casting projects
Tuition: $565 per student. A $105 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the course date. Classes require a minimum enrollment of 4 students and are capped at 8 students to ensure individualized instruction. A $15 discount for Zelle, cash or check payments is available.
Location Options:
Public Classes: Courses are held in Raleigh, NC and scheduled throughout the year based on student demand. Once the minimum enrollment requirement has been met, participants will be contacted to coordinate available class dates. See the calendar below for registration & upcoming availability.
Private Group Training: Private classes can be taught in Raleigh, NC or at your location (travel and lodging may apply). Discounts are available for groups of 6 or more. Please use the contact form to request a custom quote.
Included With Tuition:
- Student workbook
- All materials & consumables
- Hands-on instruction
- Reusable silicone life-cast molds created during class
- Silicone life-cast prosthetics created during class
- Product samples
- Gore Queen FX gift bag
student training gallery
Basic Airbrush Skills
Course Description: Learn how to create custom airbrush effects for medical simulation, military/law enforcement/first responder training scenarios, film, and other special effects applications. Each class is 5 hours with a 30 minute lunch break.
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Tuition: $365 per student. A $105 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the course date. Classes require a minimum enrollment of 3 students and are capped at 12 students to ensure individualized instruction. A $15 discount for Zelle, cash or check payments is available.
Location Options:
Public Classes: Courses are held in Raleigh, NC and scheduled throughout the year based on student demand. Once the minimum enrollment requirement has been met, participants will be contacted to coordinate available class dates. See the calendar below for registration & upcoming availability.
Private Group Training: Private classes can be taught in Raleigh, NC or at your location (travel and lodging may apply). Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more. Please use the contact form to request a custom quote.
Included With Tuition:
Course Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Select and configure the appropriate airbrush, compressor, and accessories for a variety of special effects applications
- Confidently assemble, operate, and troubleshoot professional airbrush systems
- Develop proper airbrush control techniques for smooth blends, detail work, and realistic injury simulation
- Create introductory airbrushed effects including bruising, burns, cyanosis, rashes, lacerations and abrasions
- Maintain airbrush equipment through proper cleaning, disassembly, storage and preventive care
Tuition: $365 per student. A $105 non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration. The remaining balance is due 7 days before the course date. Classes require a minimum enrollment of 3 students and are capped at 12 students to ensure individualized instruction. A $15 discount for Zelle, cash or check payments is available.
Location Options:
Public Classes: Courses are held in Raleigh, NC and scheduled throughout the year based on student demand. Once the minimum enrollment requirement has been met, participants will be contacted to coordinate available class dates. See the calendar below for registration & upcoming availability.
Private Group Training: Private classes can be taught in Raleigh, NC or at your location (travel and lodging may apply). Discounts are available for groups of 5 or more. Please use the contact form to request a custom quote.
Included With Tuition:
- Student workbook
- All materials & consumables
- Hands-on instruction
- Introductory airbrush
- Product samples
- Gore Queen FX gift bag
