Saturday, October 16, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, October 17, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Revel Fulton Market
The Makeup Show offers several different types of education including Main Stage Presentations, IN The Studio Workshops, Momentum Sessions, Seminar Stages and Demo Stage. Please check below for our education schedules. More updates coming soon.
Learn from legendary artists making an impact on our industry’s past, present and future at our live Main Stage. The Main Stage is a must for the attendees who want to learn how to advance their own artistry and career.
*Main Stage presentations are live and included in your show ticket.
A Career in Makeup: Michela Wariebi – Saturday October 16
Makeup Artist and Educator Michela Wariebi is known for her flawless complexion work, creativity with color and concern for every detail. In her first Main Stage presentation for The Makeup Show Chicago, Michela shares her insight on this ever changing industry and shows you why she is considered to be one of the best in the business. Recognized for her commitment for sharing information and building community as well as bold artistic choices, she is one of the most influential artists working today. Join us as Michela shares her understanding of building a career in beauty that is both influential and art-filled while making an indelible mark in this beauty business. In this important session, Michela takes to the stage to share her story, her unique style, and her ability to create influence with authenticity that characterizes artistic talent.
Making Your Mark: Bobbi Brown – Saturday October 16
Bobbi Brown is a name nearly synonymous with beauty. At a time when bold, colorful, and over-the-top beauty trends commanded the industry, Bobbi followed her instinct: rather than trying to change or distort a woman’s features, she used makeup to enhance the traits that make her unique. It’s the aesthetic that disrupted the market nearly thirty years ago and continues to outlast all the beauty trends that have come and gone since.
As a makeup artist and brand owner, Bobbi Brown managed to change the world of makeup by simplifying application, standardizing the counter experience, and more importantly, making beauty ideals more achievable for the masses. As a makeup artist, author, educator, entrepreneur, editor, and activist, Bobbi continues to spread her simple philosophy: be who you are. In her first-time keynote at The Makeup Show, Bobbi shares stories from her makeup iconic career and inspires us all to find our authenticity in our own artistry, and make our own mark.
Our IN the Studio classes provide an educational experience to artists of all levels to help refine their makeup skills and elevate their artistry and career in an intimate setting. Each class allows attendees to listen and learn through demonstration, coaching, discussion and practice hands-on while receiving informative feedback from their instructor. During the session registrants have the option to either create a makeup look on them-selves or to bring a model into the class after the first hour. The model does not need to have a ticket to the show to enter the class on Friday.
*Registrants will receive a certificate of completion for each class.
*IN the Studio attendees must bring their own brush set, all other products supplied.
*IN the Studio registration is in addition to your show ticket. You will have the option to register for a class when you purchase your show ticket.
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Photo Ready, Makeup and Photography: Danessa Myricks
Master Class
Studio 1: Friday October 15, 10:00am-2:00pm – $185
Class Level: Intermediate to Advanced
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Danessa Myricks – World-renowned Makeup Artist, Educator, Photographer and Brand Owner
Think Tank
This master class is an introduction to photography for makeup artists and is ideal for artists working in any print medium including bridal, editorial, head shot and other print work. It’s also essential for any artist who wants to know more about creating and capturing the perfect makeup application.
In this class, Danessa will share her experience from both sides of the camera as she reviews all that is involved in creating flawless looks for photography. This class is designed to help you better understand the details and create and apply camera ready makeup that makes an impact.
You will learn:
– Techniques required to transform makeup for photography
– Gain an understanding of the products and tools that can be used
– Explore the precision required for photographic applications
– Learn angles, lighting and composition to capture your own image
Momentum Session – A series of lectures with Master Artists and Industry Experts designed to engage you on a personal level. Listen and learn from the best in the business as they bring you through an intimate seminar style class with a lot of content to elevate your artistry and career through discussion, demonstration, and participation. Designed for those artists wanting more in-depth information on the topic, but without the hands-on segment.
*Please note, this is not a hands-on class, but a demo will be provided and attendees will observe and participate in all sessions. Momentum Sessions are in addition to your show ticket. You will have the option to register for a session when you purchase your show ticket.
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Engaging Bridal: Aga Rhodes
Studio 1: Saturday October 16, 10:00am-11:00am – $40
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Bridal makeup artists must be the best in the business. Both the intensity of the situation and the dynamically durable requirements of the application make it the toughest makeup you can do. See what products meet the bridal challenge, learn how to build a better bridal business, and learn to create the perfect bride every time.
Understanding Avant-Garde: Yvonne MacInnis
Studio 1: Saturday October 16, 11:30am-12:30pm – $40
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New and unusual or experimental ideas, especially in the arts, or the people introducing them is the definition of Avant-Garde. An important piece to understand, if you want to take your makeup to exciting places, watch as we bring you through unexpected applications beyond beauty and share some of the tools and techniques to help you bring the unexpected to your own makeup.
Skin Games: Danessa Myricks
Studio 1: Saturday October 16, 1:00pm-2:00pm – $40
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Thanks to our obsession with social media, the demand for perfect skin is at an all-time high. Skincare for the Working Makeup Artist is a career essential. This session is your guide to elevating your makeup artistry and increasing your value through skincare education, tips, techniques and products. Go beyond makeup artistry by adding this invaluable skill set to your kit. The “must-attend” class will equip you with information and expertise that will amplify your artistry and establish a point of difference between you and your competition. Skincare education and makeup application go hand-in-hand. This session will transform your artistry.
A Stronger Foundation: Lijha Stewart
Studio 1: Saturday October 16, 2:30pm-3:30pm – $40
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Foundation and complexion products have become one of the most important parts of any application. With more choices than ever, knowing how to meet your client’s needs and make better decisions allows you to become a stronger artist. A Stronger Foundation takes a look at the options available for complexion and get an understanding for the how, when and why in choosing the proper products.
Social Strategy – Influence in Action: Danessa Myricks
Studio 1, Sunday October 17, 9:30am-10:30am – $40
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Understanding social media and marketing from an activation standpoint is essential for success. In this momentum, you learn to separate the fact from fiction and develop your own individual strategy.
Marketing Me: Strategies for Success in the Freelance Career: Lijha Stewart
Studio 1: Sunday October 17, 11:00am-12:00pm – $40
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Having an understanding of how marketing works and what it can do for your career is even more crucial when you have your own business. In this session, we will explore the smartest ways you can use social media to set a plan into place, wow potential employers, prospective clients and possible agents to put your career in better motion.
Editorial Edge: Yvonne MacInnis
Studio 1: Sunday October 17, 12:30pm-1:30pm – $40
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Defining editorial, designing editorial and elevating your work to an editorial level, are an important way for any artist to better develop their skill. Understanding which product allows you to work with and every editorial concept is as important as understanding the process itself. Learn what must-haves make editorial work easier and allow you to meet any makeup challenge. Listen in as we share the secrets to breaking into editorial and making that skill level part of every application.
Serving Glamour: Lijha Stewart
Studio 1: Sunday October 17, 2:00pm- 3:00pm – $40
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Knowing which products work best for high intensity situations from red carpet and celebrity appearances to holiday parties and weddings, allow you to choose these makeup must-haves to apply high performance makeup and use the perfect finishing product on any client you are working with. Watch and learn as we breakdown the design process for giving glamour as well as sharing industry secrets for application and the finishing touches.
Hair & Beyond: Presenter TBD
Studio 1: Sunday October 17, 3:30pm-4:30 pm – $40
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As a working artist, having even a basic understanding of hair styling is essential for success in today’s makeup business. In this important Momentum Session, you will learn some simple styling techniques for a basic blowout, curl and a bridal updo. You will better understand the work and skills that are needed of a hair stylist to create a flawless style for any occasion.
Experience our stages created for artists to learn the new trends for the season and the techniques from Airbrush, Beauty, FX and Body Art. These seminars are presented by our sponsors and exhibitors along with the biggest artists in the business.
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*Seminars are complimentary events and are included in admission to The Makeup Show.
Updated Schedule coming soon!
This specifically designed area offers a demo stage for artists to be introduced to new product, practice and improve their makeup skills. Touch it. Try it. Chart it. Apply it. Photograph it.
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*Demo Stage entrance is included in your show ticket.
Updated Schedule coming soon!