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Short course

Introduction to Makeup for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

Our makeup course for teenagers will demystify the beauty industry for you and help you find your way around the cosmetics counter.

Next start months
April 2026
July 2026
Tutor(s)
Sam Walker
Price
From £550.00

Course description

Course overview

Designed to demystify the beauty industry, this course will guide you through the world of cosmetics with demonstrations and hands-on workshops. You'll learn how to create fun, fashionable looks while gaining confidence in navigating products, techniques, and trends.

Who this course is for

  • Students aged 16 to 18 with a passion for makeup, including beginners
  • Students considering pursuing further education in makeup
  • Students who would like to try something new, fun and meet other young creatives

Key information

Topics covered

  • Understanding skin types and product information
  • Creating a 'no makeup' look
  • Creating a natural beauty makeup look
  • Applying false lashes
  • Recreating a current fashion makeup look
  • Creating a party / club style makeup look

Learning outcomes

  • Navigate the best ways to create fun and fashionable looks with cosmetics
  • Receive a digital badge and certificate of attendance
  • Develop an open-minded approach to art and design
  • Experience art school teaching

For practical information about our kids and teens courses, take a look at our kids and teens information hub. This includes details of our policies on safeguarding, food allergies, learning requirements and online study.

Materials

  • Headband
  • Notepad and pen

Tutor

Sam Walker

Sam Walker has worked in the make-up industry for over 17 years. Her career started with Make-up Forever, Paris. Working in fashion, music, beauty, film, theatre and bridal. Her editorial work includes features for Vanity Fair, Tatler, Tank, Flux, What?, amongst others. She has worked as a bridal make-up artist for many years. A Royal wedding: Duke and Duchess of Gloucester's daughter Lady Davina Windsor at Kensington palace, Roger Taylor from QUEENs brides make-up, are to name a few. Sam has also collaborated with the late Isabella Blow and Philip Treacey. Photographers Gisela Torres, Cody Burridge, Pete Bartlett. Commercials for Simple, Yorkshire Tea, BT, CISCO. Celebrities; the burlesque dancer Immodesty Blaize, Salma Hayek, Tina Turner, Nigella Lawson. She also combines this with tutoring, training Global brands and regularly delivering seminars for the industry.

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