×
Search for Schools

Beauty / Makeup Classes in Philadelphia PA area

Contact Our School

The Philadelphia Academy of Make-Up & Special Effects:
Situated in Bala Cynwyd, just 15 minutes north of downtown Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Academy for Make-Up and Special Effects is the first school in the Philadelphia Region to teach its students how to apply make-up and create special effects. All classes are taught by highly skilled, trained and certified make-up artists. Supplies and materials are supplied for use in all classes. Topics include Fundamentals of Make Up-Theory, Make Up for Film & TV, Special Effects Make Up, and Bridal Boot Camp programs.

Professional Make Up Classes & Workshops:
Supplies and materials are supplied for use in all classes. All classes issue a “Certificate of Attendance”

The Fundamentals of Make- Up - Theory 101
Duration: 1 day - from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
This one day intense hands-on course is designed to emphasize the techniques and necessity to detail that are required today in the realm of feature film, TV (HD), print photography, advertising, high fashion, beauty, and bridal industries as well as medical esthetics and special effects.

The Fundamentals of Make Up - Theory 102
Duration: 1 day - from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM 
This course is structured for taking the skills, techniques, excericses and principals studied in The Fundamentals of Make Up-Theroy 101, and apply them to hands-on makeup application.  Please note; as a prerequsite one must take The Fundamentals of Make Up-Theory 101 before registering for this course.

Make-Up For Television and Film
Full day class - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Class curriculum covers building a professional makeup kit for working on set, how to achive a flawless makeup application for HD, how to read and break down a script for creating a character, as well as the tools, skills and proper etiquette that are key to successfully work on set with actors, directors, producers and crew. 

Special Effects Make-Up Class
Full day class (8 hours)
The Special Effect Class will introduce you to the basics of special effects make up for theatre and film. You will learn how to create a bruise, create a bullet hole, create scratches, scars, a dead body or corpse working with silicone, latex, special effect dirt and coal.  This course covers proper etiquette for working on set and stage with actors, directors, produces, wardrobe and crew.

Bridal Boot Camp
Full day class - 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Learn how to create the different bridal looks that are highly requested by today's bride, as well as the importance of proper skin care and eyebrow contouring - all of which which are key to creating a flawless make up application.

Email: Contact Us
See Also: - About
- Location
Address: Bala Cynwyd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19004, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2025-10-15 were from:

Ambler; ambler; POTTSTOWN; Ardmore pa; Ardmore, Pa; Collingswood, NJ; Macungie/Pennsylvania/lehigh Valley; west chester pa; Lancaster pa; and more.
Related Schools & Programs. Inquire to our admissions team today:
Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
Courses / Programs
With campuses in Johnstown in Cambria County, and DuBois in Clearfield County PA, Pennsylvania Academy of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences provides quality training programs in the fields of Cosmetology and Esthetics.

Our school is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc.. We are licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology.

Combining theory with practical hands-on training, our comprehensive classes are taught through demonstration, lecture, student salon activities, cooperative learning, and student participation.

You receive invaluable practical training through our student salon, which is open to the general public. You gain experience with styling and color consultations, servicing clientele, and retail sales.

You get the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom to real life situations. Our dedicated staff is always within reach to guide you through each service you perform.
- Cosmetology Operators Program (45 weeks)
- Cosmetology Teacher Program (28 weeks)
- Esthetician Program (17 weeks)
Studio Jewelers NYC
Courses / Programs
Located in midtown Manhattan, Studio Jewelers is licensed by the New York State Education Department and is one of the most progressive jewelry schools in New York. Studio We have been teaching people the art and business of jewelry creation with their jewelry classes since 1979. We offer full & part time courses, day, evening and weekend. We offer courses in Metal Fabrication, Jewelry Repair, Wax Modeling / Casting, Design, Diamond (stone)Setting, & Pearl/Bead Stringing.

Whether you are looking for a career in jewelry making or simply want to learn as a hobby, our continuous jewelry classes and flexible scheduling at our school make it easy to start learning right away. Approved for veterans, financial aid is also available for those who qualify. Our courses are open to the general public, students must be at least 17 years of age. International students accepted.
Full & Part-Time Jewelry Courses:

- Day, evening & weekend options
- Comprehensive Jewelry Training
- Basic Jewelry Making
- Jewelry Repair
- Jewelry Design/Rendering
- Metal Fabrication
- Wax Modeling / Casting
- Design
- Diamond (stone) Setting
- Pearl/Bead Stringing
Engage Arts Studio
Courses / Programs
Engage Arts provides art lessons for children and adults in the Philadelphia / Montgomery County area.

Our classes are taught by an experienced art teacher, and can be arranged on a private, 1-on-1 basis, or in a classroom setting.

From beginner to advanced levels, you can explore a variety of art topics, including drawing fundamentals, painting, craft, and sculpture techniques.
Art Lessons for Children and Adults

- Private, 1-on-1 Classes (Children ages 7+)
- Group Lessons for Kids (Ages 5-12)
- Custom Adult Lessons
- Drawing
- Painting
- Sculpture Techniques
- Summer Art Classes
- Artsy Afternoons
Arts University Bournemouth
Courses / Programs
• Study for 1, 2 or 3 semesters at the UK’s No. 1 arts university!

• Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a leading university specialising in arts, performance, design, and media education. Easily accessible less than 2 hours south of London by train, AUB provides study abroad BA (Hons) courses for US / international students & professionals who wish to spend time abroad in pursuit of careers in creative arts, graphic design, interior design, textiles, fashion, makeup, animation, visual communication, event management, architecture, dance, acting, film production, photography, & more.

• Our short study abroad courses are designed for students who want to spend time learning in the UK, developing their creative skills and perhaps gaining credits towards their university degree, but do not necessarily want to spend as much as 2-3 years studying in the UK.

• Students are fully integrated with our full-time BA (Hons) degree students, and these courses can be taken for 1 term, 2 terms, or 3 terms.

• If you can't find the exact course you want, we can design a course tailored to your individual needs. You can join several groups of students on a range of different courses and also receive one-to-one tuition.

• We also provide summer study abroad programs.

"The facilities that the Arts University Bournemouth has to offer are absolutely amazing. First off, the library was one of the most resourceful places I have come across in my entire stay there."
- Orlando, USA, Animation Production
1, 2 or 3 semesters on the following degree courses:

• Architecture
• Animation Production
• Acting
• Costume with Performance Design
• Creative Events Management
• Dance
• Fashion Studies
• Film Production
• Fine Art
• Graphic Design
• Illustration
• Interior Architecture & Design
• MakeUp for Media & Performance
• Modelmaking
• Photography
• Textiles
• Visual Communication
• Visual Effects Design & Production

Further Courses:
• Portfolio Preparation Art, Design & Media (2 terms)

• Preparation for Masters (1 or 2 terms)
Oogie Haus
Courses / Programs
Located in the heart of the Midtown Tech District in New York City, we provide aspiring graphic designers and website designers (both U.S. and international students) with the relevant knowledge and technical skills to excel in the dynamic field of Design.

As a school certified by SEVIS, we issue I-20 / M-1 student visas for those looking to pursue their careers in the design industries.

At Oogie Haus, we provide aspiring graphic designers and website designers the relevant knowledge and technical skills to excel in the dynamic field of design.
Art & Graphic Design Training Courses:

• Adobe Certificate Training

• Photoshop Class

• Graphic Design Class

• InDesign Class

• Web Design Class

• Design Portfolio

- College Art Portfolio Prep
PhotoUno Photography School, Manhattan
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located on 46th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue (only a few blocks from Grand Central Station) in Midtown Manhattan, NYC, PhotoUno Photography School provides beginner and intermediate-level photography courses, private classes, seminars and workshops.

PhotoUno Photography School is ideal for hobbyist photographers who are living in, working in or visiting the New York City metropolitan area. At PhotoUno, we have made a great effort to make photography fun and easy to understand. We offer hands-on training within an atmosphere that fosters collaborative learning. In our photography courses, we take no more than nine students to insure the quality of training.

Our private classes are tailor-made for each student. Our formally trained instructors from distinguished institutions working in a variety of specialties have undergone additional training to insure you have a consistently positive and instructive experience at our school.
Basic Beginner to Advanced Level Photography Courses:

- Photography I (basics)
- Composition, Lighting and Exposure (basics)
- Photography II (intermediate)
- Portrait Photography
- Portable Flash
- Landscape Photography
- Lightroom and Street Photography...