Course fee | £1300 Deposit | £240 Type | Full Time Course Time | 2 Weeks Next Course: 13th July 2026 (exam 25th July) 21st September 2026 Our 2-week foundation make-up courses give you the chance to work in a professional make-up studio environment and be taught by industry-leading make-up artists. This course takes you through all the basic skills in professional make-up artistry. It covers day, evening, special occasion and bridal looks plus techniques such as the popular classics such as the smokey eyes and vintage liner. The course also includes colour theory, understanding skin and business planning to help you kickstart your career with confidence. It is suitable for both beginners and those who wish to refresh or update their skills. After completing the 2 week course and on completion of your ‘working portfolio’ you will be assessed by an external examiner from the awarding body. Courses are balanced between demonstrations and hands on practical workshop. You will also be required to theory test and practical exam and submit coursework and a business plan as part of the course. Additional Information Course fee: £1,300 Deposit to secure your place: £240 Remaining balance: £1,060 (invoiced 14 days before the course start date) Interest-free payment options are available via the school. You can also choose to spread the cost of the balance over 3 months. To check eligibility (without affecting your credit score), please email: [email protected]. Learn more about payment plans here. Please ensure that you read the Terms & Conditions and complete the booking form prior to paying your deposit. Course dates and Timetable Day of week Times Start Finish Monday - Friday 10.30am - 5.00pm 13/07/26 23/07/26 (exam date 25/07/26) Monday - Friday 10.30am - 5.00pm 11/05/26 22/05/26 LOOKING TO COMPLETE THIS COURSE BUT THE DATES ARE UNSUITABLE? We also offer this course in a private setting, across 5 days period. Contact us here for more information. Curriculum Tools of the trade & product knowledge Cleansing procedures Hygiene and safety Skin analysis, face shapes and skin tones. Colour-correcting and concealing Warming and cooling colours (the colour wheel) Correct application and choice of foundation Contouring & Highlighting Achieving perfect lips Day make-up techniques Evening make-up techniques Soft Glam Spotlight Eye Smokey eyes Vintage make-up Bridal make-up Application and blending of eye make-up Application of eyeliners (liquid, cake, crayon and kohl) Eyebrow shaping The application of false eyelashes both individual & strip Client consultation techniques Building your make-up kit Freelance business advice Career Opportunities Bridal Freelance Retail Photographic Makeover Studios Beauty salons Hair Salons Cosmetics companies, such as MAC, Bobbi Brown, Lancôme or Chanel INCLUDED IN THE COURSE FEES: Awarding Body lifelong registration Examination Fee Awarding Body Assessment book Comprehensive Course notes and access to our online school in addition to your course providing extra tutorials beyond the course. Beauty hygiene pack NOT INCLUDED IN THE COURSE BUT RECOMMENDED: PPE Pack including a visor and disposables Brush Set Colour Wheel Stainless Steel Pallet & Spatula Individual Lashes / Strip Lashes ISOCLEAN Brush Cleaner These are available to purchase from our store as a starter pack or individually in our shop. Continue to Booking form Foundation makeup course Learn makeup professionally Makeup school Birmingham Makeup artistry courses UK Beginner makeup course UK Short makeup course Bridal makeup training Intensive Makeup Course UK IMA makeup qualification Makeup training for beginners Evening makeup course Pro Makeup Course UK Makeup course Birmingham Accredited makeup artist course 5-day makeup course Makeup artistry courses UK Makeup artistry courses UK