The Premier School for Professional Certified Make Up Artistry Classes in Chicago and New York

If you've always thought that make-up instruction in the Chicago and New York city area meant sacrificing quality, it's time to think again. Celebrity make-up artist Amanda Shackleton realized the tremendous need for professional make-up artistry training in Chicago, so she opened Media Make-up Academy in 2009. Now, students can receive an education from an instructor with high-end experience in the fashion/print industry, without the expense of traveling to New York City or Los Angeles!

Each make-up artist certificate course is limited to 10 students so that you get personalized, undivided attention from Amanda Shackleton. Originally from New York, Amanda trained and worked as a hair stylist and make-up artist for 5 years in London, England. She has over 20 years of experience in cities like Milano, Sydney, Miami and L.A.; with magazines including Marie Claire, Vogue, Glamour and Shape; and with celebrities such as Anne Hathaway, Harrison Ford, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Martha Stewart, and many more.

Now, she is devoted to guiding and teaching students how to make it in this competitive industry. Gain the up-to-date base training and learn all the techniques you need to know in order to get your career started.

Enroll in the 40-hour course at Media Make-up Academy and earn your certificate in only a week! Classes run Monday through Friday from 9:30 am until 5:30 pm daily. Evening and Weekend classes are also available.