FASHION  MAKEUP COURSES
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Unleash   Your   Creativity... Master   Beauty   Skills

…and elevate your portfolio with our intensive, personalised guidance.
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Step into the world of fashion and editorial makeup. This course is designed for artists who want to move beyond bridal and into high-fashion, photoshoots, runway, and creative media work. You’ll learn how to create modern, trend-led looks while developing your own artistic style. Perfect for makeup artists looking to expand their skill set, build a diverse portfolio, and gain confidence working in fast-paced, creative environments.

Learn to create your own editorial fashion makeup look in just 5 days under the expert guidance of award-winning artist Holly Preston, holding a Level 3 Award in Education and Training, NVQ Level 3 in Hairdressing, and ITEC in Makeup. Each course is designed to provide hands-on, personalised training, allowing you to refine your technique, explore creative looks, and build a stunning professional portfolio. With small class sizes and bespoke tuition, you’ll receive expert guidance every step of the way, gaining the confidence and skills to excel in the world of fashion and editorial makeup.

Craft a new editorial look each day and master the techniques you need to launch your career as a professional fashion makeup artist. This 5-day intensive course provides hands-on, personalised training, allowing you to explore creative looks, refine your skills, and gain confidence in your artistry. Students complete the course with a professional portfolio photoshoot in the stunning grounds of Nether Winchendon House, capturing their work in a truly inspiring setting.

What  You’ll  Learn
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• - Editorial & fashion makeup techniques
• - Skin that photographs beautifully
• - Creative eye looks and modern finishes
• - Working with colour, texture & trends
• - Runway vs editorial makeup differences
• - Makeup for photography & lighting
• - Understanding briefs and creative direction
• - Building strong fashion portfolios
• - Working professionally on shoots

THE COURSE SCHEDULE​
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DAY 1 -  LEOPARD  PRINT  GLAM
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Watch. Learn. Create.

Begin your fashion makeup journey by observing Holly Preston demonstrate an iconic leopard print glam look. You’ll then recreate the look yourself, putting technique into practice while exploring creativity and confidence.

You will learn how to:

• Perfect a sharp, classic black winged liner
• Apply false lashes with precision and confidence
• Create flawless, camera-ready skin
• Explore artistic techniques while painting your own leopard print design

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This day is all about building strong foundations while embracing creativity in a relaxed, inspiring environment.

DAY 2 -  Pop Art 
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Bold. Graphic. Unmissable.

Watch and learn as Holly Preston demonstrates an eye-catching Pop Art makeup look, then recreate the design yourself while developing precision, confidence, and creative flair.
You will learn how to:

• Master precision dot techniques for clean, impactful accents
• Create sharp definition lines inspired by comic-book makeup
• Sculpt and enhance features using dramatic contouring
• Experiment with pop art effects to personalise and elevate your look

This day encourages bold creativity while refining technical control — perfect for pushing your makeup artistry further.

DAY 3 - Geisha
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ICONIC. Precise. Timeless.

Step into the world of high-fashion precision with Holly Preston as she demonstrates a traditional Geisha-inspired look reimagined for editorial and runway contexts. Then recreate the techniques yourself, honing artistry, control, and sophistication.
You will master:

• Achieving a flawless, porcelain-white complexion with exacting precision
  
• Eyebrow blocking techniques for a clean, sculpted canvas
  
• Crafting the signature bold red lip with professional technique
  
• Shading and contouring methods to sculpt high-fashion, dramatic cheekbones
  

This session merges traditional inspiration with modern editorial artistry — perfect for building your portfolio with structured, standout looks.

Day 4 - Glass  Skin  Doll

Flawless. Luminous. Editorial.
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Discover the art of the Glass Skin Doll look with Holly Preston as she demonstrates a flawless, high-fashion style. Then recreate the techniques yourself, refining precision, texture, and sculpting skills.
You will master:

• Expert eyebrow blocking techniques for a seamless, polished canvas
  
• Enhancing doll-like features with precision false lash application
  
• Creating luminous, versatile glass skin that photographs beautifully
  
• Sculpting and contouring techniques to perfect high-fashion definition
  

This session focuses on radiant, editorial-ready skin and meticulous detail — ideal for elevating your portfolio with modern, luxurious looks.

Day 5: Professional Portfolio Photoshoot
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Showcase. Create. Shine.
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After four days of immersive training, it’s time to put your skills into practice and bring your creative vision to life. On the final day, you’ll design and execute your very own high-fashion makeup looks — whether mixing techniques from the week or perfecting the style you loved most.
With professional photographers, models, and Holly on hand for guidance, you’ll style, direct, and capture your work in a stunning editorial photoshoot set against the ethereal backdrop of Nether Winchendon House.
What’s included:

• Professional models and photographers
  
• Complete styling and props to enhance your creative vision
  
• Full support and guidance from Holly throughout the shoot
  

By the end of the week, you’ll leave not only with refined skills but also a polished, professional portfolio that showcases your artistry — a true testament to your journey from technique to editorial mastery.

PRICE  &  HOW  TO  BOOK

The 5-Day Fashion Makeup Course is £1000 and includes expert-led training, professional models and photographers, complete styling and props, a high-fashion portfolio photoshoot, full guidance from Holly, and your certificate of completion.

To secure your place

£100 non-refundable deposit is required, with the remaining balance due 2 weeks before the course start date or pay in monthly instalments.

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SPACES

Spaces are intentionally limited to create an intimate, personalised learning environment and one-to-one guidance throughout.