Foundations of Makeup
IIC Plainville offers Foundations of Makeup as a five week class that is designed with the aspiring makeup artist in mind. This class focuses on the fundamentals, tools and career-building skills necessary to be a successful professional in the industry. Each class will focus on a different look, giving students the skills to master the techniques of basic makeup application, bridal, formal and trend makeup design. Students will learn everything from evening looks to celebrity-type looks while practicing hands on with different face shapes.
The class includes but is not limited to the following:
- Basic makeup application
- Use of color wheels
- Appropriate concealers and foundations for different skin tones
- Client personalities and looks that work best for them
- Blemish covering-what can and can't be covered and knowing when to refer client to a dermatologist
- How to easily transition makeup from day to evening as a professional or client
- Eyelash application
- Sanitation
- Bridal and bridal party looks-tips for age appropriate makeup for parents and children
- Balance and training the eye to detail
- Seeing how work translates to film
- Color choices based on client's comfort
- Setting up makeup kit and station
- Timeless, trend and celebrity-inspired looks
- Tips and tricks from the educator
This class is instructed by Bobby Blumenthal who has spent over the last decade working as a makeup artist in retail environments, bridal consultations, fashion shows and with celebrity clients. Bobby is also a Cosmetology graduate of IIC!
The Foundations of Makeup schedule is:
- Tuesday & Wednesday 5:30pm-8:30pm
For more information or to schedule a campus visit, contact our Admissions Department at 860.571.0330!
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