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Our makeup courses
Check our makeup courses! Whether you’re a complete beginner eager to kickstart your career in film, TV, and theatre or an experienced professional looking to refine your skills, our acclaimed makeup artist courses and makeup schools have something for you. Our comprehensive curriculum spans hair, makeup, SFX, and specialised makeup artist courses, ensuring you acquire the essential skills to excel in the film, TV, theatre, and fashion industries. With training that covers everything from special effects makeup and wig dressing to airbrushing, our courses are designed to mirror the cutting-edge techniques used by industry professionals.
Choose from a variety of course lengths, from immersive one-day taster sessions to in-depth Advanced Certificate in Makeup And Hair Artistry 30-week programs. Also, we have bespoke training options tailored to your individual needs so start your journey in one of the top makeup schools today.
Makeup courses
Embark on your journey into the art of makeup with our diverse range of makeup courses, designed for all levels. At The Iver Makeup academy, our makeup courses London programme combines in-depth theory with extensive hands-on practice, empowering you to master techniques from natural finishes to dramatic SFX looks. Our expert instructors provide personalised guidance, ensuring that every student gains the confidence and skills required to flourish in the competitive beauty and entertainment industries.
Pro Course – 20th Century Wig Dressing
This course concentrates on techniques used in hairstyling from the 1920s/1930s/1940s and 1950s. Using pin curls, barrel curls, finger waves and rollers. Creative Skillset Bursary may apply.
Bald Caps And Plastic Partings
Learn to create the perfect bald head using vinyl bald caps along with creating a natural head of hair using wigs with plastic partings.
Beginner Haircutting And Barbering Course
Learn basic haircutting and barbering techniques in this two week intensive introduction course.
Advanced Haircutting And Barbering Course
This course is designed to develop a deeper knowledge of haircutting techniques applied in the film and TV industry.
Facial Hair Application And Styling Course
Learn a variety of different techniques for applying and dressing facial hair, including laying on hair and HD lace application.
Period Makeup, Hair And Wig Work Course
Discover how to research, apply and create realistic period makeup and hair looks including 1920s, 1940s, 1960s, 1840s and 1900s styles on this industry short course.
Advanced Hair Artistry And Wig Work Course
Learn the professional techniques to create period hair styles, from the design, creation and application of wigs and hair pieces for men and women.
Theatrical Makeup Course
Our industry short course covering all the basic skills you need to create professional hair and makeup looks for theatre and the performing arts.
Airbrush Makeup, Body Art Course
Learn the art of body painting and airbrush makeup in this one-week introductory course, including muscle sculpting, temporary tattoo application, and body art.
Further Prosthetics Makeup Fx Course
Our 3-week prosthetic module is brought to you by industry professionals who alternate between teaching and working on set. In an intense 3-week module, participants will learn a large variety of skills. This course takes you through the fundamentals of lifecasting, sculpting, mould making and application needed to create bespoke prosthetics.
Special Effects And Prosthetics Application
Learn how to create and apply wounds, burns, scars, ageing and many other special effects for film and TV in our introduction to special effects makeup and prosthetics course.
