COURSES
Our two day, 17 hour Beauty and Bridal Makeup Class is a hands-on makeup application class that teaches the essentials of bridal and photography makeup design.
Our half day Bridal Business course gives you the business and marketing tools you will need to launch a successful bridal beauty business.
Our half day Special Event Hair Styling Course teaches the basic 5 special event hair styles and numerous other styles that can be created using those techniques. Styling products and supplies will also be covered.
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- March 1st and 2nd 8:00 – 6:00
- April 19th and 20th 9:00 – 6:00
- March 3rd 9:00 -1:00
- April 21st 9:00 – 1:00
- March 3rd 2:00 – 6:00
- April 21st 2:00 – 6:00
January classes are now full.
*Introducing bridal beauty services to your salon? Makeup application
classes and bridal business courses can be taught at your Spa or salon - see prices below.
 Day 1 Professional Makeup Artist Training
- Introduction
- Makeup workstation and makeup kits
- Brushes and Tools of the Trade
- Bridal Consultation
- Skincare
- Color Theory
- Custom Blending Foundation
- Custom Blending Powder
- Foundation Application Technique
- Analyzing Facial Structure
- Correcting and Concealing
- Eyebrow Design Theory and Technique
- Working with Mature Faces and Skin
- Eye Makeup Color Theory
- Eye Makeup Theory and Application
- False Eyelash Application
Day 2 Professional Makeup Artist Training
- Face Contouring Theory and Application
- Blush Theory and Application
- Lipstick and Lip liner Theory and Application
- Bridal Makeup VS. Photography Makeup Theory
- Mock Bridal Preview
- On Location Training
- Mock Wedding
- Building a portfolio
- Professional Makeup Artist Training Certification
$795.00
$85.00 Lab Fee
A 50% deposit ($397.50) is required to hold a spot in the class. The deposit is refundable up until 6 weeks prior to the course. After the 6 week deadline the deposit is transferable to a different date if the change is received in writing.
$85.00 lab fee may be paid on the first day of class.
*Put together a class of 6 or more students at your spa or salon - $600 per person, plus travel costs.
 This informative class is invaluable for both the independent artist and the salon/day spa owner or manager who is serious about launching into the bridal beauty business. The following topics will be covered. A certificate will be given at the end of the class.
- Marketing - a look at all of the options
- Bridal Fairs – Booth set-up and strategy
- Bride Mailing Lists – how to get them
- Direct Mailing – what to send and what not to send
- Advertising – phone book, WWW, publications, etc.
- Website – key ingredients and search engine placement strategy
- Networking with wedding coordinators and industry vendors
- Anatomy of the bridal contract
- Master copies of contract and all correspondence needed to run your bridal makeup business (on disk)
- Setting up the web for most correspondence
- Setting up a file system
- Setting prices for your demographics, packages, Large bridal party discounts
- Scheduling - rules to live by or die!
- Taking deposits – why and how
- Setting up and organizing a makeup kit
- Setting up and organizing a makeup station in a salon or spa (including lighting)
- How to bring a makeup retail line into your spa or salon
- Tried and trusted manufacturer names and all of the products and colors that work well and sell the best for each situation
- Sources for supplies, brushes, and tools that are extremely well priced and of very high quality
- Selling ad-on salon/spa services to the bride (capitalize!)
- The role of the salon bridal coordinator
- Working with Independent Contractors (Artists)
- How to build your portfolio
- Bridal Business and Marketing Certification
$295.00 for students taking the Bridal and Photography Makeup Course.
$395.00 for all others.
Tuition includes supporting Makeup Art Academy by JS text and documents on disk.
A 50% deposit ($147.50 or $197.50) is required to hold a spot in the class. The deposit is refundable up until 6 weeks prior to the course. After the 6 week deadline the deposit is transferable to a different date if the change is received in writing.
Don’t wait classes do fill up!
*Put together a class of 2 or more students at your spa or salon – $295 per person, plus travel costs.
- Hair Work Station and the Traveling Hair Kit
- Brushes, Irons and Tools of the Trade
- Styling Products and Supplies
- Bridal Hair Consultation
- Working with the Different Hair Types
- Theory and Demonstration of 5 basic Up-do Styles
- Creating New Styles
- Working with Hair Extensions
- Current Trends for Brides and Bridal Party Hair Styles
- Hands on Practice with Models
- Duplicating Photos and Magazine Pictures
- Creating your Portfolio
- Pricing Strategies for in the Salon and On-location
- Special Event Hair Styling Certification
Special Event Hair Styling Class Curriculum Tuition
$295.00 for students taking the Bridal and Photography Makeup Course.
$395.00 for all others.
A 50% deposit ($147.50 or $197.50) is required to hold a spot in the class. The deposit is refundable up until 6 weeks prior to the course. After the 6 week deadline the deposit is transferable to a different date if the change is received in writing.
Don’t wait classes do fill up!
*Put together a class of 2 or more students at your spa or salon – $295 per person, plus travel costs.
The Make-Up Art Academy courses are held at a hotel in the beautiful wine country of Sonoma County, California. Sonoma County is located about 1 hour North of San Francisco. There are shuttle buses from San Francisco and Oakland Airports to Santa Rosa, where the classes are held. There is no need to rent a car unless you want to explore more of the beautiful surrounding area. |
