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Acting Lessons in West Los Angeles, CA
Jake Carpenter Acting Studio:
The Jake Carpenter Acting Studio on Santa Monica Boulevard in Westwood in West Los Angeles is an actor training studio offering classes for adults and children from beginner level to working professionals. The studio is headed by renowned-acting coach Jake Carpenter. The Jake Carpenter Acting Studio provides a safe, positive and encouraging space for actors to grow. At our acting studio, we believe that when actors grow into strong artists, their performances are powerful. These kinds of performances are what the great directors, producers and actors are looking for and they are rare.
Our Goal:
The goal of the Jake Carpenter Acting Studio is to help you become strong actors and contenders for major roles in film and television projects.
About Jake Carpenter - Acting Coach:
Jake Carpenter grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. When it came time to go to high school, Jake moved to New Orleans, Louisiana to attend the drama program at the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, also known as NOCCA. Jake then moved to Los Angeles and graduated with a degree in psychology from UCLA.
Jake Carpenter began his professional acting career while at UCLA. Jake is one of the stars of the famous movie, ALIVE, which also stars Ethan Hawke and John Malkovich. Jake has acted in projects with Renee Zellweger, Dean Cain and Tim Roth. He has performed for a season on the L.A. Law television series and guest-starred in several other popular television shows. Jake loves teaching acting and has a passion for guiding his fellow actors to grow artistically and professionally.
Acting Training Classes:
We offer acting training classes for both adults and children at all levels from beginner to working professionals:
- Classes focus on doing scenes and monologues from plays and movies.
- Students do their work and then receive constructive and encouraging feedback from Jake.
- Students are encouraged to work at least once, and preferably twice, in each class.
- Classes work on a monthly system.
- Classes take place on Saturdays from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
Student Testimonials:
"Jake is a highly inspirational individual. I met him while I was initially pursuing my television / film acting career. He is not only an acting coach, but a mentor as well. Jake gives helpful career advice. He even referred me to a top talent management company. I am so thankful to be blessed with his positive energy in class." - Harmony.
"It is such a pleasure working with Jake Carpenter. His classes have been invaluable in helping me develop as an actor. Each class provides me with the inspiration and support I need to advance my career. It is also so important that Jake takes an interest not only in my acting, but in advancing my career as well." - Bob.
Address:
10835 Santa Monica Boulevard, 90025, Los Angeles, California , USA
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
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
EFX Artistry, Ontario CA
Courses / Programs
Situated in Ontario, San Bernadino County CA, EFX Artistry offers a comprehensive, hands-on education in professional make-up. Our quality courses include Basic Beauty Lessons, Corrective Beauty, Special FX1, and a Portfolio course. This is your opportunity to get one-on-one lessons with top make-up professionals.All of our classes and workshops are designed to meet your skill level.Dedicated to small classes with individual attention to artistic detail, EFX gives students the necessary training in the techniques, hands-on training, historical perspective, and modern approach for the new professional makeup artists that designers, directors, and producers are eager to work with. Students also receive a full professional makeup kit and brushes.
Our objective is to provide students with the essential skills to become beauty make-up artists, by combining basic principles and theories of make-up artistry. Student's will begin learn make-up techniques for fashion, print, film and television.
Basic Beauty Lessons:
- Designed for students who wish to learn a special skill, or get tips on a special make-up technique.
Corrective Beauty:
- Designed to emphasize the skills and attention to detail required for beauty make-up application
Special FX1:
- For any student looking to enter into the TV/film industry
Portfolio Course:
- Your portfolio may be the first thing a potential client / employer will ask you for.
- Designed for students who wish to learn a special skill, or get tips on a special make-up technique.
Corrective Beauty:
- Designed to emphasize the skills and attention to detail required for beauty make-up application
Special FX1:
- For any student looking to enter into the TV/film industry
Portfolio Course:
- Your portfolio may be the first thing a potential client / employer will ask you for.
Elite Fashion Academy LA
Courses / Programs
Launch your career in the fashion industry in as little as two weeks! Conveniently situated on La Cienega Blvd, close to Central Los Angeles CA, Elite Fashion Academy LA by Renee Esebag (EFALA) provides semi-private courses in Wardrobe/Fashion Styling, Modeling, and Make-up Artistry. Taught by celebrity industry professionals, these intensive programs are designed to provide the knowledge and hands-on experience to jump-start your career in the fashion or make-up industries.Our on-set training provides invaluable practical experience and includes field trips, internships, networking, and working with live models. Our success rate is so high that our graduates have gone on to work with magazines, celebrity clients, major designers, and brands including Vogue, Style Network, BET, CBS, and many more.
EFALA offers in-house production services for creating a look book and photo shoots. Specializing in runway and red carpet events, we provide everything from hair and make-up artists to models, wardrobe stylists, and photographers.
- Fashion Styling Academy: 4-day workshop divided into 2 sessions that includes 32 hours total instruction and an optional photo shoot
- Make-up Academy: 4-day workshop divided into 2 sessions that includes 32 hours total instruction
- Model Academy: 1-day workshop that includes 8 hours instruction, make-over and a professional photo-shoot
- Become a Personal Shopper Workshop
- Make-up Academy: 4-day workshop divided into 2 sessions that includes 32 hours total instruction
- Model Academy: 1-day workshop that includes 8 hours instruction, make-over and a professional photo-shoot
- Become a Personal Shopper Workshop
Academy Of Couture Art, Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
The Academy of Couture Art (ACA) is a fashion design school in Los Angeles CA that offers Bachelor degree, Associate degree & Certificate fashion programs as well as professional development workshops for fashion industry professionals. ACA was founded as a higher institution of learning to teach the principles and techniques of fashion that go above and beyond those ordinarily taught in the United States by providing instruction combining European Haute Couture fashion with American fashion. Unique to American fashion education, ACA teaches Pattern Design and Fashion Design separately.
ACA offers innovative, challenging, and flexible fashion education programs that prepare a diverse student population for professional excellence in design, fashion, and business. We have also designed a unique Intensive English Language Program combining hands-on instruction and student-centered learning.
Located on the Miracle Mile, the ACA campus neighbors the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Academy is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award associate degrees and bachelor's degrees.
ACA Degree Programs:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree Fashion Design
- Bachelor of Science Degree Pattern Design
- Associate of Arts Degree Fashion Design
- Associate of Arts Degree Pattern Design
ACA Advanced Certificate Programs:
- Professional & Creative Fashion Design Lab Certificates
- Professional & Creative Pattern Design Lab Certificates
ACA Design Prep Programs:
- Couture Fashion Camps
- Teen Couture Design Club Fashion Show Prep
- Professional Development Workshops
- Intensive English Language Program
- Bachelor of Arts Degree Fashion Design
- Bachelor of Science Degree Pattern Design
- Associate of Arts Degree Fashion Design
- Associate of Arts Degree Pattern Design
ACA Advanced Certificate Programs:
- Professional & Creative Fashion Design Lab Certificates
- Professional & Creative Pattern Design Lab Certificates
ACA Design Prep Programs:
- Couture Fashion Camps
- Teen Couture Design Club Fashion Show Prep
- Professional Development Workshops
- Intensive English Language Program
Davide Bigazzi Studio, San Francisco Bay Area
Courses / Programs
Davide Bigazzi is an award winning designer and metalsmith from Florence, Italy who is renowned for his mastery of chasing and repousse. Davide offers workshops in chasing and repoussé as well as weekly classes in chasing, repoussé, and jewelry fabrication at his studio in the San Francisco Bay Area (Menlo Park, CA).Workshops and classes are intensive, hands-on, individualized, and limited to four students. The studio setting and small classes guarantee a unique and effective environment for learning, as well as tailored instruction. Both beginners and experienced students are welcome.
Learn all about Davide Bigazzi’s handcrafted jewelry and hollowware - a blend of contemporary artistry and old world craftsmanship that echoes back to his native Florence. Capturing the intrinsic beauty and sculptural qualities of precious metals has been his lifelong passion.
1-5 Day Intensive Chasing, Repoussé & Jewelry Fabrication
Classes:
- The Art of Chasing & Repoussé
- The Chasing & Repoussé Jewelry Project
- The Cuff Bracelet Workshop
- Day Studio Classes
- Tool Workshop
Weekly Classes in Chasing, Repoussé, and Jewelry Fabrication
Classes:
- The Art of Chasing & Repoussé
- The Chasing & Repoussé Jewelry Project
- The Cuff Bracelet Workshop
- Day Studio Classes
- Tool Workshop
Weekly Classes in Chasing, Repoussé, and Jewelry Fabrication
Kisses 'N Makeup, Bay Area
Courses / Programs
Based in Alameda County in the San Francisco Bay Area, Kisses 'N Makeup offers a 5-day make-up artist training program called "Intro to Makeup Artistry and Basic Techniques". This course takes place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Emeryville (between the cities of Berkeley and Oakland, CA), and is offered five times per year. Our course is designed to prepare the student for working in the TV/ Film, print, advertising, fashion and retail industries and a career as a professional makeup artist.Our quality makeup workshops are divided into two sessions. The first session of the workshop is conducted with a lecture and demo of techniques. The second session consists of a hands-on session for students to apply what they have learned during the lecture and demo on a model. A completion certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the course.
5-Day Make-up Artist Training Program - "Intro to Makeup Artistry and Basic Techniques"
Modules include:
- Skin Prep
- Bone Structure
- Foundation Applications / Colorings
- 3-D Skin
- Eye Shapes
- Eye Brows
- Natural Makeup
- Evening Makeup
- Eyeliners
- Fashion Makeup, and more...
Modules include:
- Skin Prep
- Bone Structure
- Foundation Applications / Colorings
- 3-D Skin
- Eye Shapes
- Eye Brows
- Natural Makeup
- Evening Makeup
- Eyeliners
- Fashion Makeup, and more...