Online Makeup Courses at The Art of Makeup
Upgrade Your Skills with a Certification Makeup Course Online
Master the art of professional makeup application. By taking a certification makeup course online, eliminate the stress and cost of travel and costly tuition while still receiving custom one-to-one critiques and feedback. This course is perfect for all types of aspiring makeup artists, from fashion to film, beauty enthusiasts, bridal makeup artists and cosmetology professionals looking to expand their expertise.
Makeup Artist Classes Delivered Online Create Real Industry Skills
With over a decade of in-person experience training successful makeup artists, we’ve transformed our renowned school curriculum into an engaging virtual experience. We combine the flexibility of interactive online learning, live streaming sessions, one-to-one expert mentorship, pre-recorded lessons, and in-person opportunities.
Our virtual makeup class instruction covers all types of facial features, skin types, skin colors, and age ranges. It delivers clear instruction, guided practice, and personalized feedback through custom written critiques from experienced and working makeup artists. Pre-recorded lessons allow students to revisit techniques, practice at their own pace, and build confidence over time. This approach supports steady progress while fitting into real-life schedules and without relying on live-only coursework.
Our certification is recognized by official state offices such as the Oregon Governor’s Film Office and the Oregon Media Production Association. It is accepted for student and pro memberships with M.A.C. Cosmetics, Urban Decay, Make Up For Ever, and many, many more popular brands. Email and phone support is available, so questions never stall progress. How do we know our online makeup artist classes deliver real industry skills? Because we’ve seen the results again and again. Read, watch, and listen to our testimonials below.
What Students Gain from the Program
- Step-by-step professional makeup techniques
- Feedback tailored to individual skill development
- Access to free group virtual classes
- One-to-one live virtual help
- Continued learning through an alumni peer support community
Optional In-Person Experiences
For artists seeking hands-on exposure, optional in-person opportunities are available throughout the year. These include Fashion Show events, Portfolio Photo Shoot days, and Summer Makeup Camps covering beauty, fashion, character, and FX makeup techniques.
Structured Learning Designed for Long-Term Growth
The Art of Makeup School provides a clear and supportive learning environment for artists who want flexibility without losing guidance. Makeup artist classes online vs. in-person, allow students to revisit techniques and practice at their own pace.
Support That Goes Beyond Video Lessons
By offering our makeup artist course online, every student enrolled receives more than instructional content.
What Students Gain from the Program
- Step-by-step professional makeup techniques
- Feedback tailored to individual skill development
- Access to free group virtual classes
- One-on-one live virtual help when needed
- Continued learning through an alumni community
Optional In-Person Experiences
For artists seeking hands-on exposure, optional in-person opportunities are available throughout the year. These include Fashion Week events, portfolio photo shoot days, and Summer Makeup Camps covering beauty, fashion, character, and FX makeup techniques. Participation is optional and designed to complement online learning rather than replace it.
Unlock these Benefits
🎥 Premium Flexible Learning Experience
- 24/7 access to course materials
- Study at your own pace
- Crystal-clear close-up video demonstrations
- Step-by-step instruction from celebrity makeup artists
- Mobile-friendly platform
- One year access to videos and manuals
📚 Comprehensive Course Materials
- Professional makeup artist manual
- Business and marketing success guide
- Product knowledge resources
🌟 Expert Mentorship & Support
- Personalized feedback on your technique development
- Virtual group and one-to one coaching sessions
- Lifetime access to private alumni community
- Ongoing mentorship & career support from celebrity artists
- Internship opportunities on Fashion Week runway shows
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- What each product does and why it’s so good!
- Professional etiquette while applying makeup
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Testimonials
thankful I didn’t have to drop thousands of dollars
“Prior to finding The Art of Makeup, I was a self-taught makeup artist. I wanted to learn more about makeup from a professional school and was overwhelmed with the costs of makeup schools and YouTube was no longer what I wanted to learn from. I loved everything that I learned in The Art of Makeup program. The industry knowledge and lessons learned are top notch. I am a better artist because of The Art of Makeup, and am thankful I didn’t have to drop thousands of dollars and relocate temporarily to another state to attend makeup classes”.
she even got me a great gig!
I took Celena’s makeup course and it was pretty awesome because I didn’t want to take cosmetology in order to polish my makeup skills, so it worked out amazingly for me! Celena is a great teacher. She makes you feel comfortable enough that you actually enjoy the process of learning. She is great at staying present as a mentor after the course period is done and she even got me a great gig!
“I absolutely LOVE Celena!!
“I absolutely LOVE Celena!! I was beginning to wonder if it would be too much of a struggle to juggle being a mother and makeup artist, but she showed me that it’s possible, and to be successful at both without having to sacrifice one for the other. She’s amazing…simply amazing!! Her ways of teaching were simple to understand, easy to grasp and her words were always encouraging!! I would recommend her to anyone that asked for a great makeup teacher!!”
Thank you for everything and all your hard work.
“Celena, you have taught me more than you will ever know! I feel like a real makeup artist. Thank you for everything and all your hard work.”
It means a lot to me…
“I wanted to thank you for everything you taught me and especially for the follow up after I left school. It means a lot to me that you still make yourself available to us now!”
It is great to have a teacher who actually cares about the students!
“Celena is a great teacher and adviser. There are so many teachers that teach makeup skills. It is great to have a teacher who actually cares about the students!”
I highly recommend!
“I never thought I’d be able to actually go to makeup school, but The Art of Makeup helped make that dream a reality for me. Celena, who runs the school, is amazing at what she does and cares so much about her students. One of the things I enjoyed about the instructors is they not only teach you lots of new techniques but also super valuable information that would be difficult to learn on your own – like proper sanitation, set etiquette, which products to use, and what different parts of the industry are like. I highly recommend!”
YOU ARE THE BEST CELENA!
“I really enjoyed your class. You are a great teacher! I’m sure your future students are lucky to have you as a teacher. You are full of personality. Thanks for everything. YOU ARE THE BEST CELENA! LOVE YOU!!!”
The Art of makeup is a great place
“The Art of makeup is a great place to start your new career in makeup. Celena’s knowledge and experience in the industry helped me a lot to learn what I need to know to get started. She answered all my questions, and she even has helped me get some jobs. “
photo shoots in Paris
“I came to The Art of Makeup School with zero makeup knowledge, and now I’m doing makeup for NYC Fashion Week, photo shoots in Paris, Portland indie feature films, and more. My education unlocked so many opportunities and adventures that I otherwise never would’ve experienced. The school made learning makeup artistry accessible to me with ADHD. I’m forever grateful to The Art of Makeup School for not only demystifying makeup for my own personal styling, but giving me the knowledge, experience – and most importantly confidence – to explore this career I never originally considered, but now love so much and couldn’t imagine not doing. Thank you Celena and The Art of Makeup School!”
“Best makeup school EVER!
“Best makeup school EVER! I am a licensed cosmetologist that wanted to expand my knowledge for makeup. I learned so much at this school! Everything you can do with makeup this school teaches you and beyond. My makeup skills have improved so much with the education provided. You learn more than just how to apply makeup also the education on how to market yourself after you graduate, product knowledge and the tools to get yourself started.”
TV and film, weddings, special FX
“I would highly recommend this school for anybody that is looking for a career in makeup, whether it be for TV and film, weddings, special FX or just to free lance. The teachers were highly skilled in their field of makeup ”
I’m 100% a different artist today.
“I highly recommend this school. The teachers and staff are all amazing! I thought I knew it all but boy was I wrong. I learned so much! I’m 100% a different artist today. I graduated last month and I’m already booking jobs and collaborating with photographers. This school goes out of their way to make sure you get everything out of their program. They are super supportive and want to help you achieve your dreams and goals. 💜💜”
Finding your school was a little miracle for me
“You are the greatest teacher that I could have asked for! Finding your school was a little miracle for me, and I am so glad that I have had the good fortune of learning from you. All the students I have met who studied under you feel the same way, too. You really are an awesome teacher!”
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Upcoming In-Person Events
Our Summer Camps are wildly popular! We offer a variety of themes and skills that cover everything from beauty, fashion, and character makeup to Special FX! Teens love this camp, but so do adults. Offered to everyone ages 11+. LEARN MORE!