Professional Makeup Artist Intensive
Professional Makeup Artist Intensive
Small-group, hands-on training for aspiring and emerging makeup artists who want to build strong technical skills, professional confidence, and a polished approach to beauty.
Founding Cohort
4 day intensive September 24 & 25, 2026 and October 1 & 2, 2026
9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Prête Studio | Calgary, Alberta
Investment: $1,650
Maximum 6 Students
Learn Makeup Artistry in a Real Working Studio
THIS ISN'T BEAUTY SCHOOL
If you've been searching for professional makeup artist training, you've probably discovered two extremes:
- Short online courses with little personalized feedback
- Large beauty schools that require significant time and financial commitments
This program offers something different.
The Professional Makeup Artist Intensive is a small-group, hands-on training experience designed for aspiring and emerging artists who want practical skills, personalized guidance, and real-world insight from a working makeup artist and educator.
Over four immersive training days, you'll learn how to create beautiful, polished makeup on real people while developing the judgement, confidence, and professionalism that clients trust.
Is This Program Right for You?
Aspiring Makeup Artists
You've always been drawn to beauty and are ready to turn your interest into professional-level skills. You're looking for structured training, hands-on experience, and a stronger foundation in makeup artistry.
Beauty Professionals
You're already working as a hairstylist, esthetician, lash artist, or in a related field and would like to confidently add makeup services to your offerings while elevating the overall client experience.
Career Changers & Passion Pursuers
Perhaps you've spent years in a completely different profession, but your interest in beauty has never gone away. You're ready to invest in yourself, learn from an experienced mentor, and explore what a future in makeup artistry could look like.
what you'll learn
day 1
The Foundation of Beautiful Makeup
- Skin preparation
- Foundation matching
- Colour correction
- Concealer techniques
- Product selection
- Creating beautiful skin that photographs well
Day 2
Eyes, Brows & Face Structure
- Eyeshadow placement
- Blending techniques
- Eyeliner application
- Lash application
- Brow shaping and enhancement
- Soft glamour techniques
day 3
Working With Real Clients
- Client consultations
- Makeup for mature skin
- Bridal and special event makeup principles
- Adapting techniques for different faces
- Problem solving and professional judgement
day 4
Professional Practice
- Portfolio development
- Professional standards
- Client experience
- Pricing fundamentals
- Contracts and policies
- Building confidence as a professional artist
Anyone can learn steps.Professional artists learn judgement.
WHAT MAKES THIS TRAINING DIFFERENT
This program focuses not only on how to apply makeup, but how to think like a makeup artist.
You'll learn how to:
- Analyze faces and features
- Make thoughtful product selections
- Learn hands-on with live models
- Adapt techniques for different clients
- Solve problems confidently
- Create soft and dramatic makeup that feels beautiful in both real life and photographs
These are the skills that separate professionals from hobbyists.
PROFESSIONAL KIT BUILDING
Build Your Kit With Confidence
Unlike many makeup schools, this program does not require the purchase of a mandatory student kit.
Bring what you already own.
Throughout the training, you'll learn how to evaluate products, identify gaps in your kit, and make smart purchasing decisions based on your goals and budget.
Students will also receive access to professional artist pricing on Adrienne Furrie Makeup products throughout the program to help build and customize their kits.
Learn From an Artist Who Has Built a Career in Beauty
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Adrienne Furrie is a professional makeup artist, educator, beauty entrepreneur, and founder of Adrienne Furrie Makeup and Prête Studio.
Her career began with MAC Cosmetics, where she developed a strong technical foundation in artistry, colour theory, client service, and professional makeup application. Since then, she has spent more than two decades working with thousands of faces and helping women look and feel their best.
Throughout her career, Adrienne has provided makeup artistry for:
- Business executives and professional leaders
- Fashion and commercial photography
- Public figures and political leaders
- Television and media appearances
- Countless brides and wedding parties
- Women celebrating life's most important moments
Her training includes advanced international education, including intensive professional artistry studies in Paris, France, and certification as a Runway Makeup Specialist.
Beyond working behind the brush, Adrienne is also an experienced educator who has taught hundreds of women through private lessons, group workshops, corporate presentations, and professional beauty training.
Today, she is known for her refined approach to beauty—makeup that feels polished, elevated, and timeless rather than trend-driven.
This program brings together decades of real-world experience, artistry, and education to help the next generation of makeup artists build both skill and confidence.
"Great makeup isn't about following trends. It's about understanding the face in front of you, making thoughtful decisions, and creating results that help people feel confident, beautiful, and completely themselves."
— Adrienne Furrie
Frequently Asked Questions
Pro makeup artist intensive
No formal makeup training is required.
What is required is a genuine curiosity about makeup artistry and a strong desire to learn professional-level skills. Whether you're exploring a new career path, expanding your existing beauty services, or pursuing a long-standing passion for beauty, this program is designed to help you build a solid foundation in professional makeup artistry.
Yes.
This is a hands-on training program that includes working on live models. Learning to adapt techniques to different faces, features, skin types, and client preferences is an essential part of becoming a confident makeup artist.
Models will be arranged as part of the training experience, so students are not required to source their own models.
Absolutely.
Many successful makeup artists enter the beauty industry as a second career. This program is well suited to motivated individuals who are ready to learn new skills, challenge themselves creatively, and explore professional opportunities within the beauty industry.
Because the program is delivered live and concepts build upon one another throughout the four training days, attendance is strongly encouraged.
No substitute dates or make-up sessions will be provided. If you choose to miss a training day, you do so at your own discretion and are responsible for any material covered during your absence.
Not necessarily.
If you already have a professional makeup kit—even a small one—you're encouraged to bring it along. Throughout the program, we'll discuss kit building, product selection, and professional recommendations.
If you're just getting started and don't yet have a kit, that's perfectly fine. Products and tools will be available for use during training, and you'll receive guidance on building a professional kit that aligns with your goals and budget.
Yes.
Students who successfully complete all four training days will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Professional Makeup Artist Intensive.
Join a small group of aspiring beauty professionals for four immersive days of hands-on training, personalized feedback, and professional development.
Ready to Take Your Artistry Seriously?
Applications are now open for the Founding Cohort.
September 24 & 25, 2026
and
October 1 & 2, 2026
Maximum 6 Students
Investment: $1,650