PRO MAKEUP PROGRAMS TO LAUNCH YOUR CAREER WORLDWIDE

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Located in Vancouver, Canada

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MORE THAN MAKEUP: CANADA'S #1 MAKEUP SCHOOL

LEARN FROM AWARD-WINNING MAKEUP ARTISTS

Our instructors bring their real industry experience directly into the classrooms! 3-month, 6-month, and 1-year programs available.

EXPERIENCE VIP INDUSTRY SPEAKERS

Enjoy exclusive demos, tips and advice from the world’s top professionals.

CREATE WITH YOUR FULLY-LOADED PRO MAKEUP KIT

We’re always searching to fill your kit with the industry’s best products.

NETWORK AND FIND WORK

Benefit from incredible networking opportunities, on-site employment fairs and lifetime career support. Named the ‘Harvard of Makeup’ by five-time Emmy Award-winning Makeup Artist Eve Pearl, Blanche Macdonald has an oustanding reputation in the industry.

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OUR PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP PROGRAMS

GLOBAL MAKEUP

1-Year Diploma Program | 920 hours | 3 days/week

Canada’s most comprehensive and extensive Makeup program. Learn every facet and technique in makeup—from beauty, bridal, fashion and airbrushing to cosmetic retailing, TV & Film, special effects and prosthetics—an incredible curriculum for those aspiring to break into Hollywood North and beyond.

FREELANCE MAKEUP ARTISTRY

6- or 9-Month Diploma Program | 292 hours | 1 or 2 days/week

This is the perfect program for those looking to build a flexible and creative makeup career on their own terms. Students will learn fundamentals of bridal makeup and hair, fashion and airbrushing, and marketing and promotion to help garner work as a freelance artist.

INTERNATIONAL MAKEUP STUDIO

3- or 6-month Diploma Program | 400 hours

This program has been designed for international students aspiring to study makeup at a world-renowned college. Students will train with global makeup experts, improve English language skills, earn career placements and work with mentors. This program sets students up to become professional Makeup Artists.

INTERNATIONAL MAKEUP ESSENTIALS

Certificate Program | 140 hours | 3.5 or 7 weeks

Our new short-term program intended for International students who want to have the Blanche Macdonald experience while in-between study terms or visiting Vancouver.

MAKEUP FOUNDATIONS—WORKSHOP

Certificate Program | 16 hours | 2 day workshop

For those looking to expand their own makeup skills for fun, we’ve partnered with our very own CurliQue Beauty Boutique to host workshops focused on makeup fundamentals. These 2-day workshops are taught by world-renowned professional Makeup Artists.

My time at Blanche Macdonald was amazing! They are constantly updating curriculum to match industry standards. Everyone there wants you to succeed!

–Jodine Chaulk, Global Makeup Graduate

I am beyond grateful for Blanche Macdonald and their career department. I wouldn’t be where I am without their amazing opportunities and continued support.

–Emily Ngo, Global Makeup Graduate

Enrolling in the Global Makeup program was the best decision I ever made! If you’re eager and passionate about makeup they will do anything to help you.

–Amen Minhas, Global Makeup Graduate

Blanche is an exceptional school. They continually show how much they care about students. I couldn't be happier with my choice to attend!

–Jessie Shupenia, Global Makeup Graduate

The connections I made at Blanche Macdonald continue to inspire my career. I cannot express how wonderful the admissions team, instructors, and career department are.

–Katie Ellis, Global Makeup Graduate

The Global Makeup program was wonderful! The teachers were thorough, supportive, and experienced at their craft.

–Trista Rowbottom, Global Makeup Graduate

The instructors make the school what it is: a great place to learn makeup. They’re more talented, knowledgeable, and supportive than I could have asked for.

–Orlanda-Renee Glasgow, Global Makeup Graduate

Blanche Macdonald is passionate about what they do! The resources they provide have been key in gaining experience in the Makeup Industry.

–Kerrie Law, Freelance Makeup Graduate