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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.
Advanced Certificate In Makeup And Hair Artistry
At The Iver Makeup Academy, our Advanced Certificate in Makeup and Hair Artistry offers a fully comprehensive curriculum designed to help you excel in the beauty industry. This advanced makeup course covers in-depth training on the latest techniques and trends in makeup, hair, and prosthetics for HDTV, film, theatre, and fashion. With a focus on refining your skills and enhancing your understanding of advanced artistry, this course also includes business skills and live briefs to ensure you are industry ready. As the only Independent Further Education Media makeup course accredited by ScreenSkills Select, it provides a unique opportunity to gain the expertise needed to achieve excellence in your craft.
Industry Ready Certificate In Makeup And Hair Artistry
Our Industry Ready, training course for HETV, film, theatre, fashion, and SFX makeup and hair. This course will equip you with all the skills you need to kick start your career in the media makeup industry.
SFX Workshop For Under 18’s
You will spend 3 days with special effects makeup artists who work in television and film learning to recreate a variety of makeup special effects . Creating Spooky Halloween looks and gruesome injuries!
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.
Pro Course – Afro Textured Hair
Afro textured hair course . This course is for artists new to the industry and already established artists looking to elevate their skills. ScreenSkills Bursary may apply.
Taster Hair And Makeup Course
This taster session is the perfect way for potential students to experience for themselves the first steps to becoming a makeup and hair artist.
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.
Timed Hair, Makeup And Sfx Projects
Improve your industry skills and perfect your timings with our project week.
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.
Industry Ready-Putting It All Together-Timed Challenges
Develop your professional skills and gain an understanding of business and etiquette in the media 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.