Each season Makeup Professional Terri Tomlinson of Makeup101 takes in a small group of students to train and mentor as professional makeup artists at The Makeup Training Academy. (MTA)
The Makeup Training Academy - A unique and specialized program in Dallas Texas offering professional training and education for new and existing makeup artists. MTA emphasizes small classes, personalized instruction, and hands on training.
Focusing on professional makeup application and theory for fashion, production, bridal and the retail industry, Makeup Training Academy gives students a well-rounded understanding of the makeup business as a whole while teaching a strong skill set on which to build.
“Skill is so important to any artistic craft. With skill and theory an artist can do any makeup in any medium on any face. I can teach you skill, give you the tools, teach you the theories behind the art. When great skill is combined with great creativity, a great artist is born.”
All hair and makeup done by Terri Tomlinson. Photo credits from left to right: Chris Borgman, Chris Opal, Richard Krall.
MTA focuses on teaching the techniques and application needed to create a complete beauty makeup. These are the skills you will need as you begin your career as a makeup professional. Classes are taught in a working photography studio, utilizing both practical hands on training with lecture. Students begin applying makeup day one as they learn the craft of professional artistry and what career options are available.
MTA Dallas is owned and operated by makeup artist and beauty expert Terri Tomlinson. Terri brings over 20 years of experience to MTA and currently creates hair and makeup for print photography, film, video, and runway. She also educates and trains makeup artists. As a working makeup artist Terri has had the opportunity to grow her craft in a multitude of mediums and openly shares her experiences with her class.
“I believe that makeup artistry is a highly skilled craft that should be shared and so started The Makeup Training Academy. Currently there are few options in the area that offer the kind of intense education one would receive in Los Angeles or New York. Being able to study on one of the coasts is a tremendous experience, however we need to have the option here for those that cannot.”
Currently MTA Dallas offers a Level 1 - Complete Beauty and Level 2 Advanced Artistry and Media Makeup Class. Financing is available. These classes are offered four times per year. For more information please visit our “classes” page.
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