5 Days Practical Training – Plus Online Support
Price range: £749.00 through £999.00
Learn the skills, techniques and confidence needed to begin working as a professional makeup artist, with a particular focus on bridal and occasion makeup.
This course combines comprehensive online theory, business education and 5 days of intensive hands-on training at NE Academy in Stockton-on-Tees.
You’ll study 12 signature makeup looks online, then come into the academy to perfect 5 bridal and occasion styles under expert guidance, working on live models and receiving real-time feedback.
Your professional starter kit is included, giving you the essential products and tools to begin building your makeup career.
You can also choose the ‘no-kit’ option if you prefer to use your own products or assemble your own kit.
Combine our Bridal & Occasion Hair option with this makeup course to become a Bridal Stylist.
Accredited training. Practical experience. Business guidance. Ongoing support.
Starting out as a makeup artist can feel overwhelming. There are endless products to buy, techniques to learn and business decisions to make — and it can be difficult to know where to begin.
This course is designed to give you a clear, structured starting point.
Rather than simply watching tutorials or learning isolated makeup techniques, you’ll develop the knowledge and practical experience needed to work confidently with real clients.
Our bridal makeup course is designed for those who want to develop their skills, build confidence, and gain the practical knowledge needed to create beautiful, long-lasting bridal looks.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your existing makeup skills, start offering bridal makeup professionally, or build a career in the bridal industry, this course gives you the opportunity to learn, practise, and refine your techniques in a supportive environment.
For those serious about building a career in the bridal industry, this course offers the depth of training that simply cannot be achieved in a one-day course. Bridal makeup requires far more than learning how to apply makeup. It involves understanding different skin types, creating long-lasting, camera-ready looks, working confidently under pressure, adapting to each bride’s individual needs, and developing the practical skills required to deliver a professional service.
Our extended training gives you the time to practise, receive personalised guidance, and build the confidence needed to take those skills into the real world. This is an investment in your future, not just a day of learning.
You’ll gain valuable insight into the professional standards, techniques, and practical experience needed to move forward with confidence — whether you’re building your own bridal makeup business or looking to establish yourself within the industry.
If you’re serious about taking your bridal makeup skills to the next level, this course is designed to give you the stronger foundation you
You’ll learn how to:
The hands-on week is where your learning comes together. You’ll be able to practise the techniques you’ve studied online, ask questions as you work and receive individual feedback and correction from your tutor.
This is particularly valuable for beginners, because confidence comes from doing the work — not just watching someone else do it.
More Than Just a Makeup Course
Our aim is to help you leave with more than a certificate.
You’ll leave with:
The course is also an excellent foundation for anyone who wants to specialise in bridal makeup, occasion makeup, vintage styling or evening glam.
If you later choose to add our Bridal & Occasion Hair Course, you can develop into a complete bridal stylist, offering both hair and makeup — a valuable advantage for clients looking for a convenient, all-in-one service.
This course is built around three elements-scroll down the page for more information
Access to over 24 hours of high-quality video content and tutorials from professionals with years of real-world experience.
Certified makeup artistry training teaching you a wide range of professional makeup and business skills at your own pace with lifetime access. Learn within 2 weeks or 12 months, it’s up to you!
Our tutors are available to answer any questions you have and support you through your new makeup journey with NE Academy.
The course goes through 12 makeup looks from beginner to advanced levels to help you discover your own makeup style.
Makeup trends change, as we evolve, so do you. We ensure that our training is always up to date with the latest makeup trends and techniques.
You will need to bring a model each day 1-pm-3pm. Please let us know if you are unable to bring a model and we will check our model list. If you cannot provide a model, you can team up with your makeup students and the finish time would be 5pm.
No, this course is beginner-friendly.
Yes with ABT, accredited & insurable across the UK.
5 days intensive
You have the options to purchase a Pro Kit, bring your own kit or use the studio kit.
If you choose to use the studio kit, you will require a set of brushes. You can purchase a set from us, or bring your own.
Professional Starter Kit included:
| Medium kit bag |
| Lash glue |
| 3 x Faux mink lashes various styles |
| Professional brush set |
| Foundation-pink/warm light |
| Foudation-pink/medium |
| Foundation-pink/warm dark |
| Foundation-yellow/cool light |
| foundation-yellow/cool meduim |
| Foundation-yellow/cool dark |
| Setting powders |
| Contour powders |
| Highlighter palette x 6 shades |
| Highlighter cream |
| Highlighter/blush |
| Concealer palette warm/cool mix x 6 colours |
| Blusher palette |
| Under eye concealer pink/warm light |
| Under eye concealer pink/warm medium |
| Under eye concealer yellow/cool light |
| Under eye concealer yellow/cool medium |
| Brow pencil-light brown |
| Brow pencil-dark brown |
| Brow pencil-black |
| Mascara-black |
| Liquid liner |
| Gel liner black |
| Gel liner brown |
| Soft kohl pencil black |
| Soft kohl pencil brown |
| Clear lip gloss |
| Lip pencil set |
| Lip palette |
| Eyeshadow palette bridal |
Once you have signed up for our Bridal & Occasion 5-Day Hands-On Course, you will automatically have access to the Makeup Artistry Online Course. You will complete the 'Business' and 'Theory' modules before you train with us. Instead of completing the 5 case studies from the 12 looks from the online platform, we train 5 Bridal looks at the studio.
You brand new Professional Kit will be waiting for you on your first day.
We start at 9am
Demos 9.30-12.30pm
Lunch break 12.30-1pm
Models 1pm-3pm (if you can bring your own) or, 1-5pm if you cant provide models and you will work on each other.
Your in-person training is where everything comes together. This week is bridal-focused and designed to give you:
You’ll perfect 5 of the 12 looks you’ve already studied online:
💡 This unique blend ensures you’ve studied all 12 versatile looks online, while your hands-on week focuses on the 5 bridal styles you’ll use most with clients.
Online training is powerful — but nothing replaces the confidence you gain from live feedback. During your academy week, you’ll:
With expert tuition, 12 complete online looks, a bridal-focused hands-on week, and practical business guidance, the Makeup Artistry Course at NE Academy is designed to be our best-selling training.
And for the ultimate bridal career boost, pair it with our Bridal & Occasion Hair Course — giving you the ability to style both hair and makeup, making you a one-stop stylist brides will love.
Providing all of the background knowledge needed to ensure you’re providing
the best service to your clients and that they can have the confidence in you to know that your skills are at the highest standard. Below is a list of the
topics covered in our theory section.
We aim to cover all of the important aspects of setting up as a Makeup Artist, so that you are fully educated in all business areas before you begin your journey, once qualified. Below is a list of topics covered in our business section.
