Welcome to Faces Etc of MN 

Wondering how to become a Professional Media Makeup Artist? 

We have the answer!        

If you are dreaming of a new career, we can help. Faces Etc. of MN is the first Professional Media Makeup Artistry Training School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We provide state-of-the-art Makeup education, courses and classes to students interested in working in the world of Muti-Media Makeup, as a Freelance Makeup Artist. 

Faces Etc of MN, is a School that focuses on your having a Freelance Career as a Makeup Artist~not just makeup education!  All of our training is preparation for you to actually work in the field, so our classroom is run as if you were "ON-SET"

Beauty School Makeup Artists vs. Professional Freelance  Makeup Artists: 

Most people think that going to Beauty School, is where they will learn to become a working Professional Makeup Artist.

While Beauty  School teach Beauty Makeup  which is regulated in each state( under your Cosmetology or Esthiology License,)the makeup skills taught are for use in the Salon enviorment, not for use as a Production or Multi Media  Makeup Artist!

Professional Makeup Artist that work in  Production work on-set for Films. HDTV, Print, Runway, Fashion, Videos, and Brides(outside the salon) and they are NOT required to have a Beauty License.... Anyone can work as  a Freelance Makeup Artist! So either way you can work in the production community with or without your Beauty License!

We offer Both Day and Evening Certification Courses:

DAYS: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 3:30 pm  ( no weekends)

EVENING (7 week course) Mon - Fri 5:30 - 9:00 pm

We are excited to give you this opportunity to learn proven techniques, secrets and tips from the best MAKEUP and BEAUTY educators in the Twin Cities.  Our 130  Hour course is a Certification for all Multi-Makeup for all Production Mediums-HDTV,Film,Print,Corporate,Bridal and more!

The 130 HOUR Multi-Media ~ Beauty Make-up Artistry Course:

This program teaches the essential techniques needed for a career as a multi-media Makeup Artist. It is designed to prepare you for work as an entry level artist in film/TV, fashion, advertising, print, bridal and retail. Note: some additional classes in special effects/character may be required.

Whether working with producers, models, musicians, photographers, or working to build a bridal clientele, the training you receive will give you the platform from which to grow!

Regardless of the medium you intend to work in, mastering the techniques of beauty and corrective make-up is a must!

Upon successful completion of the course, a Faces Etc. of MN Certificate of Completion will be awarded.

Learn the tips and secrets to being an award-winning Makeup Artist. Be privileged and do what you love... for a living! 

The decisions you make today will lead you to the dreams of tomorrow. We can help you with those decisions.

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Our Mission:

At Faces Etc. of MN,Our Mission is committed to assisting our students in maximizing their individual creativity to reach the highest level of success as a professional Media Makeup Artist. 

Our goal is to teach contemporary and up-to-date 130 HOUR Makeup certification courses in beauty make-up artistry. These classes are for the novice, freelance and experienced makeup artist. 

The Faces Etc. of MN difference?

Using hands-on instruction, students are taught by some of the leading, most respected and requested local educators in the state. Our instructors possess a high degree of personal success and achievement in many specialized areas of the industry. Our format reaches the need of every student. Not all that can 'do' can 'teach'. 

REAL ARTISTS - REAL EDUCATION

Not all schools are the same!

Our beautiful Makeup School is state-of-the-art. Our Hi-Def camera, HDTV and specialized lighting allows you the perfect setting in which to view your work!

Our certification course will prepare you for a wonderful career as a Multi-Media Makeup Artist for film, television (HDTV), fashion, beauty, bridal, runway, video and print.

Utilizing a HI-Definition monitor and camera, our student's work is viewed in the most precise mediums. We also (as opportunity allows) offer a 'real life' experience to go on-set with our instructors*. Our graduates have earned feature film, corporate commercial shoots, video segments, runway shows, fashion shows, and print credits - all while still in school - with our on-set opportunities*, making Faces Etc. of MN the only school like it in the country.

Learn all aspects of the industry, including airbrushing, photography, print, fashion, hairstyling, portfolio development, set etiquette, and more...and include a fashion photo shoot with professional fashion photographers - all highly esteemed in this Midwest market. *On-set opportunities are based on work available, and not guaranteed!

STUDENT CREDITS:

We have makeup artists working in every venue, From Film, Like the Coen Brother's "A SERIOUS MAN","Anna's Playground","Prodigal","Statue of David" and many  Independant Films to  HDTV Broadcasts like Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, , BET TV, and ABC's Elisabeth Hasselback from "the View." Food Wars, ESPN"S JOE MAURER HOMECOMING, from the cover of People Magazine's,Newsweek Magazine,Washington Post,Twin Cities Bridal Network, MN Bride Magazine and Wedding Show Runway Events... Twin Citeis Fashion and Luxury Magazine, Best Buy and Target Commericials,3 M, Abbott Hospitals, Medtronics,Eco Lab,Shop NBC, From Israeli Prime Ministers, to Dignitaries  Faces Etc of MN Makeup Artists are out in the Industry raising the standard in working Makeup Artists!

We supplied behind-the-scenes Makeup support  at the RNC in 2008, for Governors, Senators, Anchors, and many notables in Politics, like Presidential Adviser Karl Rove, and Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich. working with actors like Jon Voight and Stephen Baldwin. News Anchor's and Journalists!

The Instructor's:

See Instructor's Bio Page at top of site: The instructors at Faces Etc. of MN are  all working makeup artists for TV, film, print, fashion, music videos and stage - as well as licensed beauty educators with over 30+ years in the industry.

Learn all aspects of the industry, including airbrushing, photography, print, fashion, hairstyling, portfolio development, set etiquette, and more...and include a fashion photo shoot with professional fashion photographers - all highly esteemed in this Midwest market.

Our Methods:

At Faces Etc. of MN our licensed beauty educators excel in the use of proven learning techniques: hands-on application with in-depth instructor feedback. This provides the broadest and most modern training in the field. 

Included in the 130 Hour Multi Media Professional Makeup Artistry course is our professional business skills and marketing class to help prepare students for entry level work.

Students learn all of the important elements of make-up application. While focusing on mastering the skills and techniques used in the world of media make-up, they begin building from every day looks to more intricate applications.

Success is ensured through our smaller artist-to-instructor ratios that allow students to learn and master these step-bystep skills at a pace that increases confidence.

Various mediums are employed with an emphasis on custom blending of products.

The latest and fastest growing makeup application - airbrushing - is included.

The program culminates with a professional photo shoot day where we bring in top name fashion photographers to capture work in print. Students receive three 8x10's for their working portfolio.

Students also view and critique their work on a large high definition flat screen TV, enabling the perfection of the application process.

For the Licensed Beauty Professional we offer 

ADVANCED EDUCATIONAL CLASSES: 

A variety of Specialty classes to help licensed Salon Professionals achieve the skills and techniques required to increase their salon profitability and begin marketing themselves to a larger audience!

See our events page for current classes being offered.

LICENSED INSTRUCTORS:

Faces Etc. of MN now offers nine CIE State approved classes to help you achieve your state required Instructor's Continuing Education credits - keeping your Minnesota license hours up-to-date!

Please see our "events calendar" page on this site for specific classes and dates! We can also arrange for Salons to send their Staff for specific classes with a group discount. Please contact us for more details!

Let us show you that your dreams really can come true.

Call us today! Learn how you can become a part of this elite group and enter the world of Professional Makeup Artistry. 

New classes start monthly. Please call for more information, or click here to contact us.

Faces Etc. of MN has gone GREEN! Please print our most current catalog from this website. The printable catalog is on page 2 of this site. Use the link on the top of 130 Hour Page to print  Faces Course Catalog.

Call 612-824-3000

Faces Etc. of Minnesota Multi Media Makeup School

"Where Beauty and Passion Meet!"

It's new, it's fresh, it's where you want to be!

Note: students wishing to work in a licensed Salon or Spa must also have a current Cosmetology or Aesthetic's license.