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Whether you prefer hands-on studio learning, interactive live sessions, or self-paced courses, we have the perfect format for you.

In-Person Certification Classes

Hands-on studio training in Montclair, New Jersey

40-Hour Advanced Makeup Techniques Class

A comprehensive, in-person professional makeup artistry program led by celebrity makeup artist Dawn Maloney, designed to build the skills, confidence, and foundation needed for a successful career. At the core is The Anatomical Makeup Method®, a proprietary approach that teaches you to assess facial anatomy and apply makeup with intention for balance and symmetry. You’ll learn 50 face shapes, 32 eye combinations, and 36 lip combinations, and practice on models daily to gain experience working with different anatomies, features, and client needs. Your training includes a professional makeup kit, brush set, and sanitation kit, The Makeup Artist’s Design Book, lighting and color theory, a professional photoshoot with portfolio-ready images, and our complete 12-section Bridal & Business curriculum. You’ll also receive mentorship, professional brand discounts, ongoing workshop access, and a certificate of completion upon graduation. Learn the method. Build your skills. Develop your artistry.

📍 In-Person Studio, Montclair, New Jersey.

20-Hour Advanced Makeup Techniques Class

An accelerated, in-person professional makeup artistry program led by celebrity makeup artist Dawn Maloney, designed to build the skills, confidence, and foundation needed to begin your career. At the core is The Anatomical Makeup Method®, a proprietary approach that teaches you to assess facial anatomy and apply makeup with intention for balance and symmetry. You’ll learn 50 face shapes, 32 eye combinations, and 36 lip combinations, with hands-on practice on models to develop experience working with different anatomies, features, and client needs. Your training includes a professional makeup kit, brush set, and sanitation kit, The Makeup Artist’s Design Book, lighting and color theory, and hands-on professional makeup techniques.

You’ll also receive mentorship, professional brand discounts, ongoing workshop access, and a certificate of completion upon graduation. Learn the method. Build your skills. Develop your artistry.

📍 In-Person Studio, Montclair, New Jersey.

20-Hour Bridal Makeup & Business Class

A comprehensive in-person program designed to help makeup artists turn their artistry into a sustainable bridal and special occasion business, led by celebrity makeup artist Dawn Maloney. Taught over four focused sessions, this course combines timeless bridal makeup techniques with essential business strategy, including pricing, client communication, marketing, contracts, consultations, professionalism, and kit development. Learn to create lighting-conscious bridal looks using color theory, client-focused artistry, and professional techniques. You’ll receive an introductory makeup kit featuring essential bridal products from Dawn Til Dusk Cosmetics, plus hands-on education to build and maintain a professional bridal kit. The course concludes with a professional photoshoot featuring your bridal looks, giving you portfolio-ready images to showcase your work and grow your business. Ideal for artists ready to confidently build and grow their bridal makeup career.fidently build and grow their bridal makeup career.

📍 In-Person Studio, Montclair, New Jersey.

In-Person Masterclasses & Workshops

Hands-on training for beauty enthusiasts and continuing education for professionals. Small groups of 4 accepted. Montclair, NJ.

The Anatomical Makeup Method™ Masterclass

Learn how to use The Makeup Artist's Design Book to accurately assess facial structure and customize makeup application for every unique face. Discover Dawn Maloney's patent-pending Anatomical Makeup Method™ and elevate your artistry with advanced techniques. Master 50 face shapes, 32 eye shapes, 36 lip shapes & feature analysis to create beautifully customized makeup for every client.

📍 In-Person Studio, Montclair, New Jersey.

Contouring & Highlighting Masterclass

Master the art of contouring and highlighting on 50 face shapes in this intensive hands-on class. Learn professional sculpting techniques to define, lift, and enhance facial features using strategic product placement tailored to your face shape or your client's unique bone structure. Perfect for beauty enthusiasts and aspiring makeup artists looking to create flawless, dimensional looks.

📍 In-Person Studio, Montclair, New Jersey.

Dinner Party Makeup Workshop

Get ready for your next dinner party or intimate social event with a polished, sophisticated makeup look designed to make you feel confident and put together. Learn a lighting-conscious makeup look. Bring your favorite makeup and beauty tools, or shop for anything you need at Dawn Til Dusk Cosmetics. A fun, intimate beauty experience!

📍 In-Person Studio, Montclair, New Jersey.

Hairstyling & Blow Out Workshop

Join us for a hands-on hair styling experience where you’ll learn professional techniques for creating sleek straight styles, voluminous curls, and elegant updos. Discover the best tools and products for your hair type, watch an expert demonstration, and practice the techniques on your own hair with personalized guidance. Gain practical skills and confidence to recreate salon-quality styles at home.

📍 In-Person Studio, Montclair, New Jersey.

Everyday Office Makeup Look Workshop

Step into your next opportunity looking polished, confident, and ready to make an impression. Join pro makeup artist Erin Durr for a 1.5-hour Everyday Office Makeup Look Workshop, limited to just 4 guests. Learn a clean, sophisticated, lighting-conscious makeup look through a live demonstration and hands-on application using your own products and tools. Perfect class for a career glow-up or elevating your everyday routine.

Look sharp. Feel confident. Make an impression.

📍 In-Person Studio, Montclair, New Jersey.

Makeup Brush Workshop

Learn how to choose, use, clean, and sanitize your makeup brushes for faster, more precise, and professional-looking makeup application. This hands-on class is designed for makeup artists, beauty professionals, and beauty enthusiasts looking to improve their skills.

You’ll learn how to properly use different brush types, select the right brushes for your kit, improve speed and precision, clean and care for your brushes, follow professional sanitation standards, and enhance your overall makeup application. Learn the tools. Improve your technique. Elevate your artistry.

📍 In-Person Studio, Montclair, New Jersey.

Lash Workshop

Take the frustration out of false lash application. This hands-on workshop teaches beginners, beauty enthusiasts, and aspiring makeup artists how to confidently apply, customize, and style both strip and individual lashes. You will learn how to select lashes for different eye shapes, measure and trim strip lashes, create secure placement, apply individual lashes with precision, and build customized lash looks with length, volume, and definition. Practice hands-on with experienced makeup artists and shop premium lashes to continue developing your skills at home. Build your lash skills. Perfect your application. Wear them with confidence.

📍 In-Person Studio, Montclair, New Jersey.

Custom Blend Foundation & Powder Workshop

Take the guesswork out of foundation matching and learn how to create a seamless, natural-looking complexion. You’ll learn how to identify skin tone and undertone, choose and customize foundation and powder shades, select the right formulas for different skin types and coverage needs, and apply and blend for a smooth, flawless finish without visible lines of demarcation. Perfect for beauty enthusiasts and professional makeup artists looking to confidently match and work with every complexion. Find the match. Perfect the finish.

📍 In-Person Studio, Montclair, New Jersey.

Live Online Classes

Real-time learning from anywhere in the world

The Anatomical Makeup Method™ Masterclass

Learn how to use The Makeup Artist's Design Book to accurately assess facial structure and customize makeup application for every unique face. Discover Dawn Maloney's patent-pending Anatomical Makeup Method® and elevate your artistry with advanced techniques. Master 50 face shapes, 32 eye shapes, 36 lip shapes & feature analysis to create beautifully customized makeup for every client.

🌍 Live Google Meet Session

Bridal Beauty Masterclass

Master the art of bridal beauty and soft bridal glam in this intensive 2-hour class. Learn professional techniques to create timeless, flawless bridal makeup that photographs beautifully in every lighting condition. Perfect your skills in complexion, longevity, and camera-ready application for stunning, radiant results on the big day.

🌍 Live Google Meet Session

Lighting Masterclass

Discover how lighting changes the way makeup looks. This specialized 1-hour class explores the science of how light interacts with color and how makeup is perceived across 7 distinct lighting conditions. You’ll learn how lighting affects hue, intensity, contrast, and dimension, and how to make smarter color and application choices for clients, events, professional settings, and photography. Powered by the patent-pending Dawn Til Dusk Cosmetics approach, this class gives makeup artists a new way to understand and design makeup. Don’t just learn how to apply makeup. Learn how your makeup will be seen.

🌍 Live Google Meet Session

$100

Pre-Recorded Courses

Learn at your own pace with lifetime access

MakeupClasses Certification Program

Get certified at your own pace with the MakeupClasses Pre-Recorded Certification Program. Access all 18 videos and learn the patent-pending Anatomical Makeup Method™ to master facial analysis and precise makeup application. Upon completion, receive your certification and join the MakeupClasses community with exclusive perks, discounts, and continued education. Everything you need to start your career as a professional makeup artist.

🎥 Lifetime Access · Self-Paced

▶ 8+ Hours · 19 HD Lessons

Facial Anatomy Masterclass

Master The Anatomical Makeup Method™ in this comprehensive pre-recorded class. Learn how to analyze and work with 50 face shapes, 32 eye combinations, and 36 lip combinations to customize every makeup application with precision. Includes full makeover demonstration videos so you can practice, refine your technique, and elevate your artistry at your own pace.

🎥 Lifetime Access · Self-Paced

▶ 1+ Hours · 4 HD Lessons

Lighting & Color Theory Class

Master lighting and color theory in this in-depth pre-recorded class. Learn how undertones, complementary colors, and lighting work together to create balanced, camera-ready makeup looks. Explore 7 key lighting conditions and understand how they affect the way color is seen. Gain confidence in selecting the right makeup shades for any environment to ensure flawless, consistent results every time.

🎥 Lifetime Access · Self-Paced

▶ 2+ Hours · 4 HD Lessons

Makeup Artistry Starter Kit

Beginner-friendly pre-recorded course designed to build your foundation in makeup artistry. Learn essential skills like workspace setup, sanitation, brush knowledge, kit building, client draping, and goal setting—everything you need to start your journey with confidence, ideal for new makeup artists, beauty enthusiasts, and aspiring professionals.

🎥 Lifetime Access · Self-Paced

▶ 2+ Hours · 5 HD Lessons

Complexion Mastery Class

Pre-recorded course designed to help you master flawless skin application from consultation to finish. Learn mini facial prep, foundations and powders, color theory, lighting conditions, and how lighting affects complexion so you can achieve perfect, skin-like results every time, ideal for artists looking to perfect skin matching and complexion work.

🎥 Lifetime Access · Self-Paced

▶ 1+ Hours · 4 HD Lessons

Eye Makeup Artistry Intensive

A comprehensive learning resource designed to elevate your eye makeup artistry through advanced techniques in shadow placement, liner, lashes, and brows. Learn 32 eye combinations, eyebrow shaping, mascara and eyelash application, color theory, and how to prepare eye looks for photoshoots so you can elevate your artistry, ideal for artists who want to specialize in eye makeup.

🎥 Lifetime Access · Self-Paced

▶ 1+ Hours · 4 HD Lessons

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