Make-up School in Toronto

Paramita Academy of Makeup Inc., Toronto:
Paramita Academy of Makeup Inc. in Toronto, Ontario is dedicated to introducing the world of makeup artistry to students. This program ensures that each student acquires the skills necessary to work behind the runway or on the Hollywood set, through modules ranging from basic makeup application to special effects. Paramita prepares the student for life in the workforce, through systematically developing each of the prospective makeup artist's portfolios and teaching the fundamentals of workplace makeup artistry etiquette.

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We understand that the students' ultimate goal is to work in the field of makeup artistry. Paramita Academy of Makeup Inc. provides a comfortable and professional environment for students, with an instructor who is passionate about makeup artistry and relays this enthusiasm onto her students.

Paramita's goal is to mould a novice student into a professional makeup artist. By expanding their creative abilities through our one-on-one instructed Bootcamps we ensure that each student learns new techniques to become an artistic, expressive and confident makeup artist in their chosen field. Paramita gives students the skills to not only work as Makeup Artists, but to empower other women by bringing out their natural beauty and confidence. Students will also learn about marketing, networking, job opportunities, business cards and setting goals. Once in the workforce they will have the know-how to promote themselves competitively.

About Jessica Obregon - Founder Paramita Academy:
Jessica Obregon is a 31 year old identical twin and has grown up on Prince Edward Island, on the East coast of Canada. She followed her passion to London, England in the fall of 1999 to receive her certificate in Makeup Artistry. Bringing her new skills back to Canada, Jessica worked in Charlottetown, Montreal and Toronto. Her portfolio includes work with Ellen Page "Mrs. Ashboro's Cat", Michael Smith "Chef at Home" Food Network, Peter Mansbridge, C.B.C. The National and more.

She created Paramita Academy of Makeup Inc. in 2002 to teach others who share an interest and passion for Makeup Artistry the skills required to reach their goal.

- 1 week "Beauty and Bridal Makeup Artist Bootcamp
- 1 week "Fashion, Film and Photography Makeup Artist Bootcamp (prerequisite - Beauty Bootcamp or valid esthetic or makeup certificate)
- 1 week "Television, Theatre and FX Makeup Artist Bootcamp (prerequisite - Beauty Bootcamp or valid esthetic or makeup certificate)
- 1 Day "Refresher Course"
- 3 hour "Personal Makeup Class"

No previous experience of makeup is required, as the techniques are taught from day one.

Location and Facilities:
Paramita Academy of Makeup Inc is located in Toronto, Ontario. Features of the school include: Lunch room with vending machines, Wheelchair access, Downtown location, Close to restaurants. Please contact us if you would like further information on the facilities available.