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Professional Makeup Artistry

Unleash your creativity and master the art of makeup with this 6-week comprehensive course

Course overview

Unleash your creativity and master the art of makeup with this 6-week comprehensive course, taught by award-winning makeup artist Claire Lyle. Claire brings her wealth of industry experience to help you build the skills needed to excel in the world of professional makeup.

What you’ll learn

  • Makeup Fundamentals: Mastering skin prep, colour theory, and makeup tools.
  • Day and Evening Looks: Learn to craft subtle daytime styles and glamorous evening looks.
  • Bridal Makeup: Techniques for long-lasting, flawless makeup perfect for bridal clients.
  • Mature Makeup: Learn how to enhance natural beauty while addressing the unique needs of aging skin.
  • Contouring and Highlighting: Achieving professional sculpting and definition for various face shapes.
  • Eyes and Brows: Eye makeup techniques for different occasions, along with shaping and enhancing brows.
  • Advanced Techniques: Creating avant-garde and editorial looks to build your portfolio.

What’s included

  • Hands-on Practice: Gain practical experience in applying makeup on models and fellow students.
  • Expert Guidance: Personal feedback and mentoring from Claire Lyle throughout the course.
  • Bridal Specialisation: Insights into working with bridal clients and delivering makeup that photographs beautifully.
  • Professional photoshoot and Portfolio Development: Build your portfolio as we host a professional photoshoot celebrating your 'final piece' on week 6. Photos will be sent to students to share through their social media and build their portfolio.
  • Students will receive their own brush set.
  • Continued mentoring from both Emma and Claire over the 6 Week period.
  • Professional Accredited Certification which is recognised within the Industry.
  • Access to a vast range of products including Illamasqua, HNB Cosmetics, Plouise plus many more.

Meet your instructor

Emma Kearney

Emma Kearney · Director & Founder

I specialise in eyelash extensions, eyebrow treatments and design as well as nails. My life has intertwined with the Beauty Industry for almost 15 years through the medium of TV/Film/Theatre and travelling around the World.

15 Years

Weekly / Daily structure

WEEK ONE

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