The Academy of Freelance Make Up takes catwalk makeup training to a new level. AOFM is the first makeup school ever to offer UK students an insight into the world of the Paris fashion catwalk couture shows.

The Academy has created a course not only so students can learn new creative catwalk techniques but also giving you the chance of a life time training and working alongside fashion designers in Paris who design for the most famous French fashion houses. Students attending this course will study in central Paris for 5 days.

Travel to and from Paris is the student’s responsibility but this course does offer full accommodation in your own double room in a beautiful hotel in Central Paris, walking distance from the Eiffel tower with breakfast and lunches included. Students may also bring a friend or partner to stay with them in the hotel over the duration of the courses at no extra cost. All makeup materials are included and you will be given the AOFM PRO TOOL brush set to take with you on completion of the course.

This course is taught by a selection of top freelance makeup artist who work on the shows in Paris and top designers from the French fashion houses. Its designed to teach students in full detail how to create couture fashion makeup and how to work with a fashion designer to create an end result.
Once you have finished the course you will have the full understanding and confidence of how to work on fashion shows and with designers. Entry requirements mean you must have foundation skills.

Students will :-

Meet a selection of French fashion designers 

Learn from some of the best freelance makeup artists in Paris working on the shows
Learn how to consult with designers

Learn how to find fashion references

Take direction from designers to create final looks

Understand how a fashion show works back stage

Understand timescales when working back stage at a show

Discover the latest Paris catwalk Season trends

Learn Avant garde couture makeup styles

Learn fashion catwalk techniques

Be able to create a mood board to show a designer

Be able to create makeup concepts for catwalk shows 

Recreate Paris catwalk makeup looks