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Makeup Classes in San Francisco, CA

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Blush School of Makeup:
Situated close to the Bay in downtown San Francisco, Blush School of Makeup is state of the art makeup training institution that offers professional makeup artist classes ranging from highly-specialized Photography, Editorial, Wedding and Special-FX makeup classes, to a Full Master Makeup Artist course. We now also accept International students!

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Image of Makeup Classes in San Francisco, CAProfessional Makeup Artist Courses:
Blush is a private boutique Makeup Only school. Our classes are 7 - 8 students per start.

The Master Makeup Artist (720 hours)
- Duration: Day Schedule = Tuesday - Saturday 9am - 4pm for 21 wks  / Evening Schedule = Monday - Friday 4pm - 9:30pm for 26 wks.
The Master Makeup Artist class is specifically designed to take an individual with basic or no knowledge in makeup and teach them the inner workings of the industry and get them to a professional makeup artist level.

- Award Upon Completion: DIPLOMA In Makeup Artistry

Special Makeup FX (4 weeks)
Duration: Day Schedule = 140 hours / Evening Schedule = 110 hours (20 School Days)
This course teaches the student how tPhoto of Makeup Classes in San Francisco, CAo skillfully create effects that can be used in motion pictures or photo shoots. It deals with simulating sickness, bruising, cuts, scars, bullet wounds and blood, freezing, aging, bald caps, the proper professional application of prosthetics, and facial hair.

- Award Upon Completion: CERTIFICATE

Wedding & Bridal Makeup (2 weeks)
Duration: Day Schedule = 70 hours / Evening Schedule = 55 hours (10 School Days) 
The course includes teaching proper bridal consultations and how to build a bridal business, makeup for: classic brides, natural brides, modern brides and creative brides, how to cover a tattoo, and more.

- Award Upon Completion: CERTIFICATE

Airbrushing (2 weeks)
Duration: Day Schedule = 70 hours / Evening Schedule = 55 hours (10 School Days) 
This in-depth study of the art of airbrushing allows the student to become familiar with different airbrushing techniques and develop the skills needed to airbrush for both beauty and fantasy.

- Award Upon Completion: CERTIFICATE

Photos of Blush School of MakeupHD Digital Media (2 weeks)
Duration: Day Schedule = 70 hours / Evening Schedule = 55 hours (10 School Days)
The makeup artist will be highly skilled in adapting makeup application through the use of specific techniques and products to HD Cameras and other digital viewing environments.

- Award Upon Completion: CERTIFICATE

Editorial & Photography Makeup (2 weeks)
Duration: Day Schedule = 70 hours / Evening Schedule = 55 hours (10 School Days)  
Ideal for makeup artists who desire to get formal training on how lighting conditions and different lenses dramatically affect the final outcome and coloring of our makeup.

- Award Upon Completion: CERTIFICATE

Fashion Runway (1 week)
Duration: Day Schedule = 35 hours / Evening Schedule = 27.5 hours (5 School Days) 
Ideal for the makeup artist who wants to thoroughly understand the inner workings of runway makeup.

- Award Upon Completion: CERTIFICATE

Theatrical & Character (2 weeks)
Duration: Day Schedule = 70 hours / Evening schedule = 55 hours (10 School Days) 
Ideal for the makeup artist who wants to thoroughly understand the tips and techniques of stage makeup for face and body, beauty makeup for stage (musicians & show girls, etc)

- Award Upon Completion: CERTIFICATE

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Address: 1 Market Street, San Francisco, California , USA
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Online Candle Making Classes for California, U.S. & global students
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• Learn how to make unique candles from the comfort of your own home or work studio in California with The Candle Academy, a leading international candle design school owned by a UK candle designer based in Jamaica.

• Home Study / Online Candle Making Classes in California, nationwide or around the world include the choice of Live Seminars via Skype with Gary Simmons - one of the top candle designers in the world from the UK, or lessons via HD Video & PDF information files.

• These distance learning candle making courses for complete Beginners to Advanced artists will start you on the path to an exciting new career in candle design or a very rewarding hobby!

• These intensive candle making training courses are Hands-on and Very Visual, and follow the same techniques as our onsite programs, making it an ideal solution for people that live too far to be able to attend in Jamaica in person.

• Perhaps you would prefer to learn in person through an incredible educational program and vacation in beautiful Jamaica in the Caribbean!

• Business start-up and Hobby courses offered year-round, both onsite or online. Welcome to this very special profession!

Candle Academy Student Reviews:

"Very detailed and intensive. I was looking for the wow factor and that's exactly what I got."
G. Woodard, USA

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Online Candle Making Courses:

Live Seminars via Skype
• 6 Day Complete Business Set Up Course
​• 4 Day Condensed Business Set Up
• 2 Day Introductory Course

HD Video Courses
• Business Set Up Course
• Platinum Course
• Interactive Course
• Hobby Course

Year-Round Candle Making Courses in Jamaica:
One-to-one & small group classes for beginners to advanced designers.

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Bosso Intensive Makeup School Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
Located in Beverly Hills, Bosso Intensive Makeup School Los Angeles is one of the most sought-after makeup training facilities in the world.

Taught by celebrity make-up artist, Kimberley Bosso, our unique make-up training programs are offered to novices, aspiring make up artists and professionals.

We provide affordable 6-day and 4-day Intensive Make-up Training Courses with a professional certificate awarded on completion, which will prepare you for a successful career in the make-up industry.

There are ONLY a maximum of 4 students per course to ensure the utmost meticulous attention and makeup education.

We also offer a 1-day intensive course for the novice or professional makeup artist wanting to learn basic to advanced techniques, or wanting to refresh their existing makeup skills. Students come from all over the U.S. as well as from as far as Australia and Dubai.

An industry established make-up artist since 1997, Kimberley Bosso trained and received her professional makeup artist certificate in Los Angeles, and took her training and research further, studying in Paris learning airbrush and working throughout Europe backstage with top designers for runway shows, as well as visionary photographers on ad campaigns.

Student Testimonial:
"Thank you so much for sharing with me your knowledge...you will always have my respect and appreciation. You are an amazing and inspiring professional. I'm glad that I have met you and attended your awesome makeup course!"
- Izabela Cruz, Dubai
4-Day & 6-Day Intensive Professional Make-up Artist Certification Programs:
- Traditional and Airbrush Make-up
- Techniques include: Smokey Eyes; Contouring; Bridal Makeup; Men's Grooming; High Fashion; Business & Marketing; Product  & Brush Knowledge; Hygiene & more
- 6-Day program also includes Red Carpet Makeup and Fashion Week with extensive airbrushing

1-Day Intensive Make-up Artist Course:
For beginners or those looking to sharpen existent makeup skills.

Private Make-up Classes:
1-hour & 2-hour
The Academy of Cosmetic Arts
Courses / Programs
Situated in San Jose, Santa Clara County in Northern California, The Academy of Cosmetic Arts Professional Makeup Artist School offers a specialized Cosmetic Arts Certificate program. Our training program is the first and only program of its kind in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern CA. The Academy of Cosmetic Arts provides students with the knowledge and advanced skills required for the transition from cosmetic or college level programs to professional organizations and careers.

Our resident makeup artist Rose Hill recognized a need for a program with hands-on experience. This successful program has proven to work in the areas of television, film, fashion shows, fashion print, theater and special effects.

We have received many awards from the community and media in recognition of service. Marketing the makeup artist is an important factor while learning the business aspects for success.

The curriculum is designed to give an intense study of each area of the profession, providing a range of makeup and fashion styling artistry from which to choose special areas of interest.
Cosmetic Arts Certificate Program offering 8 weekly, 3-hour workshops:

Curriculum includes:
- Make-up Design workshop
- Airbrush Make-up workshop
- Fashion Show Makeup workshop
- Corporate Styling workshop
- Television and Film techniques workshop

- Internships on independent & feature films offered upon availability with master classes in on-location work
California Institute of Jewelry Training, Sacramento
Courses / Programs
California Institute of Jewelry Training (CIJT) is located in Carmichael, a suburb of Sacramento CA. Students from all over the world come to CIJT to learn the skills and art of jewelry making, gemology, and appraising. The Jewelry Arts curriculum of CIJT is exceptional, and is a comprehensive, hands on program with intense individual instruction, testing and state of the art equipment. We have developed these programs to provide a thorough knowledge of metal art, jewelry design and gemstones to our students.

The successful completion of our programs provide graduates with diplomas and certificates in Jewelry Repair, Jewelry Arts, and Advanced Jewelry Arts and prepares you for testing for JA Bench Certification. You can enroll with absolutely no experience and expect to receive a full well rounded education.

We also offer a range of workshops including Digital Goldsmith; Gemstone Carving; Metal Weaving; Hand Engraving and many more.

CIJT is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students, and is fully dedicated to the educating and well-being of each and every student.
Jewelry Arts Certificate & Diploma Programs:
- Certificate in Jewelry Repair
- Diploma in Advanced Jewelry Arts
- Diploma in Jewelry Arts

Jewelry Valuation Programs:
- Master Valuer Program in Jewelry Appraisal Studies
- Gemology Certificate Program

- We also offer a range of Jewelry Workshops
OC PRO Makeup Academy, Orange
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in Orange CA, OC Pro Makeup Academy provide a range of make-up artist training classes. Taught by highly-trained and skilled instructors, our make-up courses include lots of hands-on, one-on-one instruction which is the ideal way to get the most out of the learning experience and ensure that you are able to put your new skills to use as soon as possible. Our comprehensive courses, top-notch instruction, and affordable rates are just the right combination to make your talent shine, allowing you to bring out the inner beauty of any subject!

At OC Pro Makeup Academy, we believe that hands-on training is the best way to learn. This is why we keep our classes small, with a maximum of six students. Working closely with our instructors, you'll be able to highlight all the natural beauties of any face, focusing on enhancement and creating a new, natural look for your clients. You will have access to the full professional kit including spatulas, makeup, shadows, brushes, etc..
Makeup artist training courses:

- Bridal Makeup
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Steinlein Productions
Courses / Programs
At Steinlein Productions Institute located in the heart of Hollywood, California, we are dedicated to developing your talent and perfecting your skills to achieve your highest potential and success within the entertainment industry. Founded by Iris Steinlein in 2001, Steinlein Productions offers intensive workshops in filmmaking, dance, acting, vocal training and makeup artistry. Training is hands-on and as authentic as possible so students reach their maximum capabilities. At Steinlein Productions, entertainment industry professionals focus on teaching young talents the fundamentals of furthering their careers and creative ideals.
English Language and Talent Training,
International Film Workshop,
Acting Master Classes,
Modeling and Self Development,
Makeup Artistry Classes,
Dance Training, Vocal Training,
Private Coaching,
Day and Evening classes for locals and international students. Spring, Summer and Fall Programs.