PERIOD make-up Training

Edwardians to 80’S: MAKE-UP STYLing THROUGH the 20th century

Skin Types

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Skin Tones

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Skin Texture

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Tools

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Products

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Colour Theory

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Make-up Techniques

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Modern Styles

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Hygiene

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Skin Prep

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Skin Types - Skin Tones - Skin Texture - Tools - Products - Colour Theory - Make-up Techniques - Modern Styles - Hygiene - Skin Prep -

LEVEL: ALL SKILLS

TRAINING DATES: September, November & 2026 dates (click here for dates & fees)

Create stunning and timeless vintage make-ups that fashion continues to revive. Discover the beauty secrets of the legends of Hollywood, and how to create their signature styles.

TOPICS:

  • Learn the look: With 80 years of the stars, who defined each decade with their beauty and style. We look back to recreate iconic beauty with historical accuracy.

  • The Make-up Challenge - a fun game-changer to help you create flawless faces - even faster!

  • The Vintage Box - Delve into our antique make-up collection to discover what the stars (and their grandma’s) really wore.

  • Authenticity or artistic licence: know the difference, and how to create era-specific or stylised make-up looks

  • Methods: Learn the foundations of period makeup, including contouring, highlighting, and color application unique to each era.

  • Techniques: Master advanced techniques such as brow shaping, lip sculpting, and eye designs reflective of each historical period

  • Finish the Look: Bring together your skills to create polished, era-specific makeup looks, tailored for film, theatre or live events.

FORMAT:

  • Expert instruction and demonstrations from leading industry artists

  • Small and friendly practical workshop sessions

  • Group discussions with image analysis, to help you develop a more critical eye

  • Mentoring feedback and guidance that is tailored to your needs

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Recognise and create accurate and authentic period styles

  • Craft your own historical folder for future reference and guidance

  • Build a streamlined pro-kit; discover multi-use products & shortcuts

  • Be confident in your craft, skills and creativity

“What we’ve done in these first few weeks of this course has been more than I have actually learned in three years at Uni.”
— Hayley-Rose Warwick

OUR MAKE-UP EXPERT

AMANDA ROCHELLE

Amanda is an established hair and make-up designer with over 25 years of experience in TV, TVC, Film, Live Event & Photographic make-up. For the past 17 years she has also been an educator and mentor to students and trainees with the ambition to be successful in a competitive industry.

As well as running Make-up United Artists, an agency dedicated to providing excellence in make-up artistry and hairstyling for the screen industries, she has an academy studio in Media City, hosting masterclasses and workshops for beginners and industry pros alike.