Makeup Workshop Short Course

Course description

This makeup course will introduce you to the basic skills of applying your own makeup with hints and tips for making the most of your best features. You will learn the key techniques for creating up-to-date looks for the day and evening that suit your face shape and skin tone. The tutor will demonstrate the looks on a model and you will re create this look on yourself using a set of brushes provided as part of the course, and the College's extensive range of MAC makeup.

This course is hands-on and will show you all you need to know to have the confidence to create these looks at home any time. The tutor will also offer suggestions on how to update your make-up bag.

This course is for applying your own makeup and not suitable for aspiring professional makeup artists.

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will:

• Learn how to cleanse and prepare skin for make-up
• Tip and tricks
• Face shapes and eye shapes
• Bronzing
• Contouring
• Smokey eyes
• Bold lip colours
• Eye lining techniques
• Lip lining techniques and choosing lipstick colours
• Basic natural day make-up
• Cover and conceal blemishes and under eye
• Foundation match
• Colour correction on skin
• Tools to use for make-up application
• Health and safety when using make-up

Entry requirements: none

Level: beginners

Please note: this course is for students aged 18 and older

Clear, easy to understand lessons:

• Our tutors will explain things in easy to understand, accessible English. If they need to use any special terminology they will make sure they explain what they mean.
• New methods will be shown to students through live demonstrations, in a way that's crystal clear and easy to understand.

Experience life on campus

• Join students at London College of Fashion, East Bank a world leader in fashion design, media and business education
• Network and share ideas with students from across the globe
• Access the technology and materials relevant to your discipline
• Ask questions of your tutor in real time
• Experience the many sights of London on your down time

A certificate of completion:

• You've put the work in so we want to make sure you have something to show for it!
• As long as you attend a minimum of 80% of your classes, we will provide you with a certificate of attendance.
• We always recommend you attend all of the classes so that you get the most out of the experience!
• Certificates are great to compliment your cv.

What do our students say?

“The course was what I needed to help with self-esteem. The tutor’s knowledge and helpfulness helped me have the courage to use my new skills.” - Jodie

“The facilitator was extremely knowledgeable and gave some great tips.” - Ayeeda