{"id":11028,"date":"2016-01-12T16:03:13","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T21:03:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/?p=11028"},"modified":"2016-01-12T16:03:13","modified_gmt":"2016-01-12T21:03:13","slug":"continuing-education-for-makeup-artists-is-it-worth-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/continuing-education-for-makeup-artists-is-it-worth-it","title":{"rendered":"Continuing Education for Makeup Artists: Is It Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\">\t\n<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"list of learning opportunities for makeup artists \">\n<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR MAKEUP ARTISTS: IS IT WORTH IT?\">\t\n<meta itemprop=\"datePublished\" content=\" 2016-01-12\">\t\n<meta itemprop=\"dateModified\" content=\" 2018-01-25\">\n<meta itemprop=\"headline\" content=\"Continuing Education for Makeup Artists: Is It Worth It?\">\n<meta itemprop=\"image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Makeup-artist-doing-makeup-face-chart-300x160.jpg\">\n<span itemprop=\"publisher\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\">\n<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"QC Makeup Academy\">\n<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"www.qcmakeupacademy.com\">\n<meta itemprop=\"logo\" content=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/wp\u2010content\/themes\/qc\u2010makeupacademy\/images\/logo.png\">\n<\/span>\n<span itemprop=\"author\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\">\n<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Ana Scholtes\">\n<meta itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" content=\"QC Makeup Academy\">\n<meta itemprop=\"url\" content=\"www.qcmakeupacademy.com\">\n<\/span>\n<meta itemprop=\"articleBody\">\n\n<p>The biggest question out there when getting ready to begin a career in makeup is how much education is really necessary. Is it worth the money and time to do years of training? Can you learn what you need to in other ways? Is there a benefit for attending workshops, conferences, tradeshows and more?<\/p> \n\n<p>There are many different ways to stay on top of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/2015\/09\/where-to-find-makeup-trends-and-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">industry trends<\/a> while increasing your skills and abilities. Here\u2019s some insight which could help you choose which path is the best for you!<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/continuing-education-for-makeup-artists-is-it-worth-it\/#Trade_shows\" >Trade shows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/continuing-education-for-makeup-artists-is-it-worth-it\/#Conferences\" >Conferences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/continuing-education-for-makeup-artists-is-it-worth-it\/#Workshops\" >Workshops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/continuing-education-for-makeup-artists-is-it-worth-it\/#Courses\" >Courses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/2016\/01\/continuing-education-for-makeup-artists-is-it-worth-it\/#Associations\" >Associations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trade_shows\"><\/span>Trade shows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Trade shows are a great way to discover new ideas. You\u2019ll want to make sure you are prepared to take notes as the information will be plentiful! Many different companies and freelancers will have exciting displays that can inspire you and teach you in new and creative ways.<\/p> \n\n<p>Trade shows are also a great way to meet new people and network your own services. You can make important industry connections that could possibly help you later on in your career. It never hurts to have as many connections as possible!<\/p> \n\n<p>It is also an opportunity to see what your competition is up to. What are other makeup artists offering? What are the latest trends that people may be interested in? It is a wonderful way to get an inside look. Many trade shows also offer free samples, so you can try new products that you may not have even heard of yet and learn how to apply them properly. If you have the chance to attend a tradeshow, we definitely recommend it!<\/p> \n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"368\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Woman-trying-makeup-at-makeup-tradeshow.jpg\" alt=\"Woman trying makeup at makeup tradeshow\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Woman-trying-makeup-at-makeup-tradeshow.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Woman-trying-makeup-at-makeup-tradeshow-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conferences\"><\/span>Conferences<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Conferences differ from trade shows in that they are a meeting of people to discuss ideas and events as opposed to displaying certain products or services. Conferences can be a great way to see what leading industry professionals are doing and what is new and exciting in the world of makeup.<\/p> \n\n<p>Makeup conferences may not be as common as trade shows but they can still be very valuable. Many bloggers will attend these conferences which could be a great way to connect and promote yourself! You can also stream some conferences online if you cannot attend them. If a conference sounds right up your alley, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cosmoprof<\/a>\u2014a huge makeup convention that is held in Las Vegas each year.<\/p>  \n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Workshops\"><\/span>Workshops<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Makeup workshops can be a great way to learn new skills that you may not have been exposed to yet. Often times, you can find workshops online (sometimes they\u2019re even free!) and they can give you the tools and tricks to enhance your skills.<\/p>\n \n<p>Workshops are often great for specializations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/airbrush-makeup-workshop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">airbrush makeup<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/online-makeup-courses\/special-fx-makeup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">special effects<\/a>. If funds are limited, sites like Youtube always have endless amount of videos and \u201cworkshops\u201d to help you learn new tips and tricks.<\/p> \n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Courses\"><\/span>Courses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>If you are new to makeup and want to begin building existing skills, courses are extremely valuable. They\u2019re an excellent way to get hands-on experience while learning new skills. They can provide you with an opportunity to build a portfolio, connect with other students who have the same interests and goals as you, and teach you how to begin making connections in the industry.<\/p> \n\n<p>Not only do makeup courses teach you the skill of professional makeup artistry and business practices while providing you with a makeup artist certificate, but they give you the opportunity to get constructive feedback from experts in the industry you\u2019re working towards.<\/p>  \n\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"672\" height=\"367\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Makeup-artist-in-training.jpg\" alt=\"Makeup artist in training\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11036\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Makeup-artist-in-training.jpg 672w, https:\/\/www.qcmakeupacademy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Makeup-artist-in-training-300x164.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/>\n\n<p>Makeup courses can be affordable too! With the ability to learn makeup online and having affordable monthly payments, shelling out thousands of dollars on tuition for classroom learning isn\u2019t your only option.<\/p> \n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Associations\"><\/span>Associations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>Makeup artists also have the option of joining a professional associations. Associations normally have a yearly fee for membership that provides students with many benefits and perks.<\/p> \n\n<p>Associations can provide opportunities for further education, networking, conferences, seminars, weekly newsletters, and more! It is not necessary for all makeup artists to join an association, however, many find them helpful when trying to continue learning and staying current with industry trends.<\/p>\n\n<p>There are many different options for continuing education to fit every budget and everyone\u2019s needs. 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