Fashion Photographic Avant Garde (FPAG) is a course designed to train students to the highest level of practical education and is aimed at students who wish to specialise and work within the Fashion – Editorial – Photographic – Catwalk and Themed Performance industries. You will receive thorough training and advanced practical skills and knowledge in the following area:

• Reference & Design Template/Makeup Plan
• Fashion makeup looks – day, natural, smokey & glamorous evening looks
• Classic Retro looks – burlesque – Marilyn Monroe type
• Exotic looks
• Gothic Punk looks
• Futuristic look
• Catwalk Avant Garde looks
• Black & White makeup
• Editorial looks
• Lighting photography & makeup effects
• Styling & accessories
• Portfolio building
• Students design a total look storyboard/style analysis & makeup plan
• Business Practice
• Total Look Practical exam with photo shoot

This is a 16 day p/t program for students who wish to work or gather practical skills and knowledge in the following industry areas:

• Fashion
• Catwalk
• Celebrity
• Beauty
• Music videos
• Photographic
• Editorial
• Advertising
• Magazines
• Catalogues

The progression paths from this course module are:

• Fashion Avant Garde Hair
• Bridal & Wedding Hair
• Bridal & Wedding Makeup
• Fantasy Character Makeup & Total Look Styling
• Fantasy Body Painting

Fees & information

The module in this section can be taken separately or as a complete program. They can also be mixed and matched with other course modules in different areas or, related modules i.e. Bridal or TV & Film makeup etc... The choice is yours.

This course opens a series of opportunities for the student. These are:

• A Blazing Sables & Waltham Forest College Certificate of Attendance
• Possible work experience whilst training (for those with high skills)
• Blazing Sables Agency placement. Only available to the most outstanding students
• During & After graduation help, support and advice

Module fee: £1,450

Student Kits

Student Kits To keep our fees low and at a very competitive rate, we do not include a student kit, products, tools and equipment in our fees. By doing it this way allows students to add to their basic required kit as they go along, using products they prefer. Also, all students must have their own kits to practise with while away from the college. Some products, tools & equipment will be available for use on the course but you are required to purchase these items to add to your own personal kit.

Blazing Sables have prepared a list of makeup kits, products & tools required for each of the courses that a student intends to cover. Many of the makeup kits are Kryolan & Ben Nye based (except for wigs & hair courses) and have been personally designed by us in association with our sponsors Charles Fox of Covent Garden London. We have secured an arrangement with Charles Fox for our students to receive an instant 10% discount and some freebees which are already added into the kit.

Please note! The 10% discount is included in the kit price. Students are required to purchase extra products and tools to be used on your course; a list will be given to students at their interview. Many of the extra products and tools can be purchased cheaply at high street outlets.

Module Kit: £ TBC

Dates & Times

Venue: Waltham Forest College
Start dates: Regularly throughout the year for all modules
Days: Saturday or Sunday
Evenings: To be confirmed
Day times: 10am – 4pm
Evening times: 6pm – 9pm
Length of course: 16 days

These course modules are run every Saturday or Sunday plus 2 evenings per week, totalling 12 hours per week for the time of your course.

Application & Enrolment Forms

Please download your application & enrolment forms. Tick the module/s that you wish to attend, fill in the required fields and attach a small passport size colour head & shoulder picture of yourself and post it to Blazing Sables Head Office. Please read and keep your enrolment form for your own records. Upon receipt of your application form, an appointment will be made for you to attend the relevant college for an interview with the course principal Stella Photis. Whilst attending your interview, you will be shown the relevant facilities where you will receive your training. Upon a successful interview, a 50% deposit will be required to reserve your place on your chosen module/s. See our Terms & Condition