Demonstrations / Classes

Classes, face and body painting demonstrations, and presentations on the traditions and cultural significance of masks and body art are available for educational settings, conventions, events and makeup shows.

A variety of programs are available, including beginner and advanced classes for face and body painters; arts-in-education programs for schools at all grade levels; programs for theatre students on the use of makeup and masks in world theatre; programs on mask design and traditions for art students; plus live performance art demonstrations and entertaining presentations for the general public on this art of transformation.

As the director of the premier company of professional face painters in the New York area, Christopher Agostino has been teaching artists and elevating the public understanding of this art for 30 years.

To learn more about the art of transformation, our first recommendation is Christopher’s Book and Book List. See also his Blog and Articles for information on current trends and cultural origins.

Related Programs:

Christopher’s Dynamic Presentation
on the art of transformation

Mask Art Workshops

Programs for Schools

Transformational Makeup

for Theatre Students

Modern Primitive Art

Art Exhibition & Performance Installations
for Museums, Galleries and Art Centers

Read Christopher’s article about
Kumadori — the Painted Faces
of Japanese Kabuki Theatre

Christopher Agostino
Appearances for Kryolan Professional Makeup

Kryolan Professional Makeup is the publisher of my book and sponsors many of my appearances at conventions and makeup shows. I came by this relationship honestly, as Kryolan’s Aquacolors have been my preferred makeup throughout my career for the brilliance of their colors and the flexibility they offer in techniques and effects. Being a Kryolan sponsored artist has afforded me many opportunities to teach — including classes on how to use Kryolan’s UV, Metallic and Interferenze makeups — and to create fine art body paintings at conventions and makeup shows.

Conventions and Conferences

which we have presented at include:

NSN - National Storytelling Network
FABAIC - The Face and Body Art International Convention
The World Bodypainting Festival, Austria
IMATS - International Makeup Artists Trade Show
New York Makeup Show
TransWorld Halloween Show
US Institute of Theatre Technology Conference
Balanced Mind Conference
Art Educators of New Jersey Conference
New York State Art Teachers Conference