QC’s Online Makeup Training

QC Makeup Academy’s online makeup classes prepare you for a rewarding career as a professional makeup artist

Starting your dream career has never been easier!

  • Your learning materials are at your fingertips in the Online Student Center.
  • QC sends you makeup palettes and brushes that you’ll use for your assignments.
  • Work at your own pace. Practice your makeup skills on your friends and family.
  • Upload your written assignments and photos of your work to the Online Student Center.
  • Receive detailed feedback on your work from your personal tutor, a professional makeup artist.

Why wait? Take the first step towards your makeup career now!

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How it Works

Find out how you can learn makeup online with QC’s professional training.

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FAQ

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Student Resources

Find out what resources you have as a QC student.

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Meet the Tutors

At QC Makeup Academy, you’ll get one-on-one mentoring and detailed feedback from one of our tutors, all professional makeup artists in the industry

Nathan Johnson, QC Tutor

Nathan Johnson

Executive Makeup Artist

Nathan is a New York City-based celebrity makeup artist with over 20 years of industry experience. Nathan has worked on over 300 famous faces including Alicia Keys, Lea Michele, Paul McCartney, and more. His work has been featured in Glamour, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and more. He was a makeup artist on seasons 4 and 5 of Project Runway.

As the executive makeup artist for QC, Nathan is responsible for ensuring that all the course materials are in line with best industry practices. He’s also featured in the instructional videos for all of QC’s makeup courses.

Chantal Mariani, QC Tutor

Chantal Mariani

Professional Makeup Artist

Chantal Mariani is a New York-based professional makeup artist with over 40 years of industry experience. She’s had the pleasure of working on films, daytime dramas, news programs, and talk shows. She’s also enjoyed doing print work for models and actors.

She has worked with many celebrity clients, including James Earl Jones, Patrick Stewart, Christopher Reeve, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Dolly Parton.

Chantal also chaired the Education Department for the East Coast Union of Film and Television Makeup Artists, and was the makeup instructor in several of New York City’s leading schools.

Michele Mulkey, QC Tutor

Michele Mulkey

Special Effects Expert

With 14 years of experience working as a special effects makeup artist and prop maker in New York City and Los Angeles, Michele is the perfect tutor to introduce you to the world of special effects!

Throughout her career, Michele’s work has been featured in such feature films as The Last Samurai, The Chronicles of Riddick, Sin City, Seed of Chucky, Constantine, and more. She has also worked on CSI Miami, Firefly, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and Charmed.

Hi Nathan! I just wanted to drop you a note sincerely thanking you for all of your words of wisdom during my time at QC! It was an absolute honor to have someone with your knowledge look at and critique the work from a small-town Iowa girl!

“Hi Nathan! I just wanted to drop you a note sincerely thanking you for all of your words of wisdom during my time at QC! It was an absolute honor to have someone with your knowledge look at and critique the work from a small-town Iowa girl!”

Sarah ThompsonMaster Makeup Artistry Graduate

Read over 200 student reviews like this one on QC’s Facebook Page!

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Start Your Journey

It’s never too early or too late to start a career you’ll love.

Enroll in an online makeup course with QC and become a certified makeup artist today!

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