UK Face and Body Painting Convention 2026!

FACE is Heading to the UK Face Painting Convention 2026!

We’re delighted to announce that FACE, the Face Painting Association, will once again be attending the UK Face Painting Convention (UKFABIAC) 2026, taking place from Thursday 8th to Monday 12th October at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Coventry.

Whether you’re a long-standing FACE member, new to face painting, or simply passionate about body art, we’d love you to come and visit us during the convention.

Come and Meet the FACE Team

Our FACE area will be a welcoming space where you can meet members of the committee, chat about everything FACE has to offer, and get involved in some fantastic creative activities.

You’ll be able to meet:

• Liz
  
• Gillian
• Hannah
• Pauline

We’re looking forward to catching up with familiar faces, meeting new artists, and celebrating the amazing face painting community together.

Get Creative with FACE

This year we’re inviting everyone to join in the fun!

Help us create beautiful pink-themed headdresses for the convention’s Pink Party, or design and decorate your own masquerade mask.

We’ll also be hosting live face painting demonstrations throughout the event with Gillian Childs and Hannah Ainsworth, sharing inspiration, techniques and creative ideas that artists of every level can enjoy.

Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your face painting journey, there’s something for everyone.

Join FACE at the Convention

If you’ve been thinking about becoming a FACE member, there’s never been a better time.

We’ll be offering exclusive convention discounts on new memberships, making it the perfect opportunity to join our growing community of professional face painters.

You can also:

• Learn about the benefits of FACE membership
• Ask questions about joining
• Discover the resources available to members
• Purchase official FACE merchandise
• Find out what’s coming next for FACE

Something Exciting is Coming…

We’re especially excited because we’ll be sharing some very exciting FACE news during the convention.

We’re keeping the details under wraps for now, but it’s an important step forward that reflects our commitment to supporting artists, strengthening our community and creating even more opportunities for our members.

Be sure to stop by our area to be among the first to hear the announcement.

Stay Connected

If you can’t make it to the convention, don’t worry, we’ll be sharing photographs, videos and updates throughout the weekend on our Facebook and Instagram pages.

Make sure you’re following us so you don’t miss any of the excitement.

We can’t wait to see everyone in Coventry this October. Come and say hello, get creative, meet the team, and discover what FACE has planned for the future.

See you at UKFABIAC 2026!
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