‘ARTISTRY’ custom 1-on-1 certificate program
Create your own ‘custom certificate’ program (personalized to suit your schedule & budget)
foundation ‘an introduction to being a makeup artist’ (2 SESSIONS / 12 HOURS)
An intensive ‘crash course’ in makeup to start your career. Learn the fundamentals of makeup artistry and develop your confidence required to work as a professional makeup artist. The techniques taught in this class will build a strong ‘foundation’ for your career choices.
Here's what you're learn:
* Designing your own personalized professional makeup kit
* Brush Strokes ‘proper use and selection of your tools of the trade’
* How to identify skin tones and analyze a clients face
* Background Makeup (prep: base, conceal, contour, highlight & powder)
* How to apply ‘Accent’ makeup for cheeks and lips
* Eye Styles: application techniques for eye-shadow, eye-liner and false lashes
eye styles ‘advanced techniques’ (1 SESSION / 6 HOURS)
This intensive workshop is designed to help you improve your eye makeup application skills. Learn how to select essential eye makeup shades and application tips, based on your model's features.
Here's what you'll learn:
*The classic eye application ‘how to’
*Techniques for applying eyeliner and mascara.
*How to create beautiful brows.
*Application techniques for various eye shapes and trends.
photos & air brush ‘in print photography makeup’ (2 SESSIONS / 12 HOURS) *model required
This workshop is designed for the makeup artist who wants to work with a photographer and build a portfolio. This class will prepare you to do a photo shoot and get your portfolio started plus introduce you to the art of ‘airbrushing’. (professional photo session included)
Here's what you'll learn:
* How to collaborate with the photographer, fashion stylist and hairstylist
* How to work with different types of lighting
* how to operate & maintain an airbrush system
* products, tools & stencils
* photo ready looks & creating the ‘no-makeup look’.
* coverage techniques for tattoos, scars, blemishes, bruising & imperfections Color vs. Black & White Techniques
* How to create a professional portfolio
hair ‘hair styling techniques for the makeup artist’ (4 SESSIONS / 24 HOURS)
Multi-tasking is essential in today’s industry. Learn the art of ‘styling’ and be confident in creating looks with blow drying, up-dos, accessories and techniques for working with models, bridal clients and photography. This class is an opportunity for the aspiring Makeup Artist to develop the skills necessary to add hairstyling to their range of services.
This workshop includes current hairstyling looks and tools to get the job done. Learn techniques for short hair and long hair.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
* Basic wedding and special occasion Up-do's.
* Learn to identify hair types and textures.
* Tips and Tricks for doing a photo shoot.
* Flat iron and curling iron techniques.
* Correct use of the blow dryer.
* How to establish a creative plan for the model.
* Proper use of combs and brushes.
* Quick changes and introduction to styling magazine looks.
hair-du ‘advanced hairstyle techniques’ up-dos & photography styling (2 SESSIONS / 12 HOURS)
Advance your skills, confidence and techniques skills and theories of photographic hairstyling & up-du hairstyling. Learn hairdressing looks with styling for classical and fashion trends. A basic understanding of hairstyling is required for this session.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
*Time Management for productive styling.
*Translating & creating current styles and trends.
*Working with different hair props, accessories, products, and tools.
*Marketing skills and building a portfolio of your work.
mixology ‘the art of custom blending’ (2 SESSIONS / 12 HOURS)
You will learn everything there is to know about minerals and healthy complexion and makeup choices for your clients. Advance your confidence with a strong understanding of Color Theory based on mixing makeup and creating your own products. Set yourself apart from your competition as you mix and blend your own makeup products using ‘mi’ custom color blending bar systems for foundations, lipsticks, mineral makeup products and so much more.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
* Advanced Color Theory based on blending actual makeup
* creating your own ‘custom blended mineral based’ products: foundations, powders, lipstick, lip gloss & eye-shadows
fashion ‘creative & freestyle fashion makeup looks’ (2 SESSIONS / 12 HOURS)
Find your creative direction, let your imagination take you on a journey as you are inspired to create unique applications using fashion & creative-freestyle techniques. Lashes, feathers, beads, candy and paints are a few items you’ll use during your creative session with a model. Model photo session included for day 2 of workshop.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
* Learn to apply the ART of ‘makeup artistry’.
* Inspirational Styles from magazines, art and movies.
* Unconventional makeup looks ‘the opposite of glamour makeup techniques’.
* Painting your ‘clients canvas’.
* How to translate and apply the look for your portfolio.
business ‘retail/counter artist vs. freelance beauty’ Marketing Your Work (1 SESSION / 6 HOURS)
This is a BUSINESS; set goals and a budget to make this a successful career choice. In this workshop you will uncover your goals, business plan and career direction while taking your skills to the next step. How to: get work, retail artist options, sign with an agency, working as a freelance artist, design your portfolio, comp cards, resumes and more; stand out in the crowd and develop your own brand image.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
* How to make this a BUSINESS.
* Creating effective marketing materials to represent your ‘image’.
* How to develop a professional portfolio
* The elements of the beauty business & makeup artist in Canada.
* Customer service, sales & client relations