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Workshop: Wig Basics 101 with Jes

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The Armory: Vigeland Rehearsal Hall

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Come join Jes (Tiktok @TheMagicMakingMermaid and Instagram @TheWigMakingMermaid) as she shows you how to securely prep your own hair for an unbeatable wig-wearing experience. 

Whether you wear wigs for Halloween, cosplay, theater, or just for fun, this class is for you! You will learn three methods of hair prep, as well as how to properly pin a wig in place so that it doesn't go anywhere! 

• Sunday, October 28, 2022, from 1-3 p.m.

Tuition includes Wig Design Kit with the following items:

- Diane Professional Hair Pins 1-3/4" 
- Diane Professional Hair Pins 3" 
- Mini Rubber Soft Elastic Bands  
- 1Elastic Head Wrap
- Faux Pearl Head Pins 
- 1Nylon Wig Caps - Light Brown  
- 1Plastic Crafts Storage Boxes for supplies
- Bobby Pins 

You must be 14 years or older to attend this class. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis. Please email education@pcs.org with inquiries.

Meet Jes (aka TheMagicMakingMermaid)
Meet Jes (aka TheMagicMakingMermaid)

Jes has been lucky enough to be working as a professional wig maker and designer for 9 years. She also works on hair for TV and film. Projects of note include Grimm, The Librarians, Shrill, and Girl In The Woods. She is a published cosplayer, and she is so proud of her 30k wig students on TikTok (@TheMagicMakingMermaid) and Instagram (@TheWigMakingMermaid).

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