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The Art of Makeup is an independently owned and operated boutique school dedicated to education in the art, business, and techniques of professional makeup artistry.
Upcoming Workshops & Specialty Classes
Student Life
Whether you take a single-day class as a hobby or a full certificate program for a career in professional makeup artistry, The Art of Makeup School can be your creative space to learn, experiment, and grow as a makeup artist.
About Art of Makeup
Located in Portland, Oregon, The Art of Makeup School is dedicated to supplying quality education in the art, business, and techniques of professional makeup artistry for the film, television, theater, media, special effects and fashion industries.
Instructors
All classes taught by experienced and professional working makeup artists specializing in the subjects that they teach. Character & Special FX program instructors include globally recognized award-winning Hollywood makeup artists.
Celena Rubin
Kelli Gasaway
Linda Wong
Alma Cedillo
Christina Braun
Todd Debreceni
Kevon Ward
Diane Trapp
Michael Peterson
Rachael Wagner
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These profile and career highlights from some of our trained makeup artists demonstrate how The Art of Makeup is a resource for continued support, networking, and job placement assistance.
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Read the latest news and information on The Art of Makeup School course offerings, guest instructors, and industry opportunities.
Meet instructor Linda Wong
Linda Wong is one of our prized Art of Makeup School graduates! When she came to The Art of Makeup School she already had experience doing airbrush and special fx makeup for the haunted house industry in Chicago, IL, working alongside Face Off contestants Michael Faust and finalist Evan Hedges. She worked on theatrical performances, […]- January 19, 2022
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Open House & Free Body Painting Demo Nov 13th
Join Us! The Art of Makeup School OPEN HOUSE Saturday November 13th, 2-5pm Body Painting Demo by Face Off celebrity artist, Kevon Ward! Giveaways & Holiday Treats Please RSVP for this free event. Limited space availability. Kevon Ward is this session’s Character & Special FX Program instructor at The Art of Makeup School. We are […]- November 5, 2021
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Our Catalog
The official course catalog for The Art of Makeup School includes program courses and descriptions, enrollment, and admissions policies, pricing, required supplies, and applicable terms & conditions.