2026 ABAA CONVENTION Class descriptions
Convention classes are 75 minutes long

More class descriptions coming soon!
There are generally 3 to 4 classes on offer in each time slot & 4/5 Time slots per day
 

​Gina Nomachi

Class 1: Zombies!!!!

Time to get your zombie on. In this hands on class we will look at 3 kinds of Zombies.

(a) On the job scary zombie. Something you can have in your list and a go to for Halloween or when it's requested. No longer than 5 minute design. Practice on each other. 

(b) Cute Zombie- something not so scary

So that little ones when they look in the mirror don't burst into tears! (Yep I've had that happen before.) Another 5 minute design, and practice on your board or each other. 

(c) Adult zombie- when you get asked to do a makeup for an adult at Halloween. How much do you charge? How long should it take and how do you expand a 5 minute design into something you can charge an hourly rate for? In this design we break down anatomy, colour choice, contours of the face, pustules and blood. 

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Class 2: Fast, OTJ boy designs 

This one is tried and tested, and will be in your design list after you perfect these in 3- 4 minutes. This hands on class, we will go through placement, proportion & paint techniques. The 3 P's.  Boys love these deigns, and they are great because they work around the eyes and not over them. Scrunchy faces anyone!? However these faces they are great for anyone. 

We will cover Wolf, Shark, Crocodile, Dinos, and Scorpion.

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Laurie Faulkner

 

An Introduction to Henna Body Art (2 classes)

PLEASE NOTE, AS I SUPPLY EVERYTHING FOR STUDENTS, I MUST LIMIT ATTENDANCE TO A MAXIMUM OF 12. Laurie Faulkner – An Introduction to Henna Body Art (maximum 12 students) Henna is a beautiful herb that produces subtle body art lasting up to 4 weeks. Natural henna stains the skin a reddish brown then gently fades as you exfoliate – enjoy this ancient art form with a modern twist!! If you can draw a dot, a curve and a straight line (and we know you can), Laurie (with more than 2 decades of experience in this field) will guide you through the rest, Decorate your body with intricate lace-like motifs, or empower yourself with bold tribal designs. It’s safe, painless, temporary and lots of fun. All materials supplied and you get to keep a booklet with all the basics to get you started on your Henna Journey. Laurie will start you with some simple exercises on paper, then you will spend the rest of the time decorating yourself, or each other and go home with some beautiful body art.

 

Tammy Harrison

Class 1: Getting Skully

Skulls never go out of style. Loved by all… especially those with a darker soul! Discover how to use facial structure as your guide to create striking skulls and sugarskull designs that work fast and look amazing. From bold basics to decorative detail, you choose how far to take it.

 

Class 2: One Base - Many Beasts! Animal Faces

One base. Endless animals.  Learn how to turn a single simple design into multiple fast, popular animal faces using quick tweaks and smart shortcuts.  Perfect for busy events, faster lines, and confident animal painting.

 

Wendy Fantasia

Class 1: Waterworks
Having trouble with your waves? This class will show how adding bright and swimmable water to your designs will give extra depth and fun.
A little wave or a Noah level deluge, open the floodgates!

Class 2: Bring back the Clowns

Cute clowns: these won’t scare anyone and are fun and colourful.
Scary clowns: the key elements to create a bit of horror for Halloween clowns.

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