What is the purpose of the school?

Stan Winston School of Character Arts is dedicated to preserving Stan Winston's legacy by inspiring & empowering artists to create. Stan shared everything he knew with many master artists and FX wizards, many of whom make up our incredible faculty. Stan believed that talent was in the individual artist but technique and knowledge should be shared to advance the industry as a whole. This school is the embodiment of that vision.

Our mission is to preserve and promote the art of special effects by sharing the ins and outs of character creation with a global audience of FX students and fans alike. To achieve our goal, we’ve gathered together the world’s finest Creature FX artists and technicians to share their wisdom ONLINE via Streaming Video Courses, Live Online Courses, DVD Lessons, and Learning Pathways.