Diversify Your Makeup Techniques
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Expand your makeup skills to become a more competitive makeup artist
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Learn impressive makeup techniques for creating flawless complexions
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Get plenty of hands-on training through practical assignments
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Create gorgeous makeup looks for every occasion, including a focus on bridal!
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Launch your own successful makeup artistry business
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Become certified to work in many different top industries
- Expand your makeup skills to become a more competitive makeup artist
- Learn impressive makeup techniques for creating flawless complexions
- Get plenty of hands-on training through practical assignments
- Create gorgeous makeup looks for every occasion, including a focus on bridal!
- Launch your own successful makeup artistry business
- Become certified to work in many different top industries
Tuition
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Included in Your Course
Lifetime Access to
Course Material
Once you’re a member of the QC family you’ll have lifetime access to all the tools and resources available to QC students. This includes discounts on industry products and so much more!
Personalized Feedback
from Industry Experts
Just because you’re learning online doesn’t mean you’re learning alone. You’ll receive personalized audio feedback from your tutor on every makeup assignment you submit. Your tutor is an active industry professional.
Professional Business
Resources
Catapult your career with access to real-world templates, self-study assignments, and bonus materials. Utilize these resources to develop your marketing and customer service skills.


“I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would have been able to achieve the skill set I have now. The courses are wonderful and filled with all of the vital information to help you succeed as a makeup artist. The tutors are amazing and know the ins and outs of the industry. They push you to be the best you can be. So if you are looking for a makeup school, you have come to the right place!”
Whitney ConnAirbrush Makeup Student
Airbrush Makeup Workshop Outline
With help from celebrity makeup artist Nathan Johnson, airbrush & special FX makeup artist Michele Mulkey will walk you through every step of the airbrush makeup application process. You will learn a variety of techniques from the basics of laying down a seamless base for creating fantasy characters in a series of hands-on assignments.
UNIT A: Introduction to Airbrush Makeup
- The fundamentals of airbrush makeup
- Safety and etiquette
- The pros and cons of airbrush makeup
- Marketing your airbrush skills
- The fundamentals of airbrush makeup
- Safety and etiquette
- The pros and cons of airbrush makeup
- Marketing your airbrush skills
UNIT B: Beauty Airbrush Makeup Application
- Airbrush makeup techniques
- Applying airbrush foundation
- Blush, contour, highlight applications
- Airbrush corrections
- Combining techniques
- Airbrush makeup techniques
- Applying airbrush foundation
- Blush, contour, highlight applications
- Airbrush corrections
- Combining techniques
UNIT C: Airbrush Techniques for Special FX
- Stenciling
- Creating your own stencils
- Using unconventional materials
- Using bright pigments
- Special FX for fantasy characters
- Stenciling
- Creating your own stencils
- Using unconventional materials
- Using bright pigments
- Special FX for fantasy characters
- View a sample assignment
- Watch a course video excerpt
- Review a complete course curriculum
- Learn about the student/tutor connection
- View a sample assignment
- Watch a course video excerpt
- Review a complete course curriculum
- Learn about the student/tutor connection
- View a sample assignment
- Watch a course video excerpt
- Review a complete course curriculum
- Learn about the student/tutor connection

What You’ll Need
You’ll be completing a number of practical assignments in your course that will require you to use an airbrush machine and makeup. Your instructor will teach you about the different types of machines and makeup. This way, you’ll be able to choose the appropriate products based on where you’d like to go in your career.
Before you begin your practical assignments, your instructor will explain what to look for when choosing the best products to complete your course work. You’ll need to purchase the following items to complete this course if you don’t already own them:
An airbrush
compressor and gun
Airbrush makeup
- 2 foundation shades
- 2 highlight shades
- 2 contour shades
- 1 blush shade
- 1 brow shade
SFX airbrush makeup
- 2 bright colors
QC Makeup Academy students qualify for a 15% industry discount at Temptu! Download a proof of enrollment form and complete the application process to receive your discount.
“I wish I would have discovered QC Makeup Academy sooner. My questions are always answered, and I have so much time to get other things done because all of my classes are online. I highly recommend QC Makeup Academy to anyone who is on the fence to enroll!”
Brianna BallardoQC Makeup Academy Student
Your Airbrush Instructors
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
You will be assigned a personal tutor who will provide you with individual feedback on everything; from assignments to career advice. Benefit from a one-on-one learning experience unmatched by any online or in-class makeup school.

Michele Mulkey
Special Effects Expert
Michele Mulkey has over 15 years of experience as a special FX makeup artist and prop maker in New York City and Los Angeles. Demonstrating professional airbrush and special FX makeup artistry techniques, she will take you through step-by-step tutorials to create flawless complexions and special FX fantasy looks. She’s transformed various celebrities and worked behind-the-scenes for many film and television productions:
- The Last Samurai
- Sin City
- CSI Miami
- Firefly
- Law and Order
- Denzel Washington
- Vin Diesel
- Thora Birch
- Brittany Snow

Nathan Johnson
Executive Makeup Artist
Nathan Johnson, a New York City-based celebrity makeup artist with over 20 years of industry experience, is featured in all instructional videos for QC makeup courses. He works with Michele Mulkey in QC’s Airbrush Makeup Workshop to deliver high-quality education in this specialization. Nathan has worked on over 300 famous faces and has been featured in numerous high-profile publications:
- Glamour
- Elle
- Harper’s Bazaar
- Access Hollywood
- Project Runway Season 4 & 5
- Paula Abdul
- Jessica Alba
- Alicia Keys
- Lea Michele

QC’s Professional Makeup Certification
Upon graduation, you will receive your Airbrush Makeup Workshop certificate. This certification shows top industry clients that you are an educated, trained professional.
You can combine your Airbrush Makeup Workshop certificate with your Master International Makeup Professional certificate to work in the following top makeup industries:
- Freelance
- Bridal & Beauty
- High Fashion & Catwalk
- Live Theatre & Dance Production
- TV & Film
- Editorial Photography
- More!

As with any job, a certificate alone will not guarantee your success. However, it is a testament to your professional education. Employers and clients are more likely to regard you as a well-rounded and highly knowledgeable makeup artist. QC graduates of the Airbrush Makeup Workshop have gone on to run their own successful freelance makeup businesses.
“I have already started on my units, and I have already learned so much additional information I didn't start with. I can't wait to go further and even expand my courses.”
Tiffany Marie RichmondAirbrush Makeup Student
How it Works
STEP 1
Enroll Online Today & Access Your Course Materials
- Select a flexible payment plan that suits your budget
- View all course texts & videos through QC’s Online Student Centre
- Start your training right away!
STEP 2
Submit Your Assignment & Review Your Feedback
- Watch video tutorials and read online course texts
- Upload your work to the Online Student Centre
- Receive personalized feedback from your celebrity tutor
STEP 3
Become a Certified Makeup Artist & Graduate
- Receive your certification from a recognized & accredited online school
- Get lifetime access to course materials & updated content
- Enjoy 50% off additional courses