Artists Within Makeup Academy

I was a student here and I found that this school has helped me to become the person I am today. I started off doing the online academy as I was working as a nurse full time. The online academy allowed me to go at my own pace. It is very well done and I like that you can start whenever and you are given a year to complete. However I wanted to upgrade from a Certificate to a Diploma, so I made the choice of switching my work shift around and enrolled in the in school program. The only thing I have to say about this school is that when I was in class the textbook was not the best. The wording and spelling was not edited properly. Other then that the kit was great to start out with and the instructors are wonderful. I am now a fully certified Makeup Artist and I run my own mobile business! I was actually recently working at the Woman's show advertising my services, I came in and talked to Ashton the Administrator about some ideas I had. She helped me a lot as that was my first event like that. Its great cause even we you have graduated if you ever need help the instructors and front desk are always there to help you. Thank you Artists Within for helping me with everything and to help better myself and my career!

I attended Artists Within in May 2016 for the Makeup Diploma with International Certification. After extensive research, I chose to attend Artist Within as it offers the most comprehensive makeup education in Alberta. The instruction is at the highest level, the class size was small enough that we received extensive personal attention, and the coursework and practical experience provided fast tracked my abilities as a make up artist exponentially.

To top it off, I secured a job with one of the best makeup brands at Canada's top luxury department store a week prior to graduating. My credentials as an makeup artist trained through Artists Within is why I secured employment so quickly and successfully. The support staff and faculty created an environment of attention and care and have continued to support my endeavour post graduation. I do not have enough good things to say about Artists Within. Very well recommended if you wish to pursue makeup as a viable career!

I just graduated from Artists Within a few months ago. All I have to say is WOW! I love this school the front staff are amazing and are always there to help you no matter what. My instructor was Scarlett she is an amazing artist and instructor. I feel like I have the confidence and experience to go into the Makeup world and conquer it. I actually have an interview for M.A.C next week fingers crossed I get it. I am now going to be doing Artists Within Advanced Makeup and Special FX. I will eventually do the Fashion and Hair. Thank you so much for everything and for helping me reach my goal and live my dream.

First off, THANK YOU THANK YOU, to this incredible academy!! Wow! Artists Within is one hell of an A+ academy to learn at! They've got the most efficient options when it comes to the courses and training, which were PERFECT for me due to also starting a home-based small business (Cady's Dragon Giftwares).. I was able to juggle both and AW both encouraged AND made sure I was a success in both endeavours!!!

The instructors are EVEN MORE PHENOMENAL than the in-depth courses too (if that's even possible!?!).. All of them are awesome and exceedingly knowledgeable so that no matter what, you're not only getting your money's worth, you're ALSO beyond competent with your own skill set they ensure you leave equipped with! I know it may sound bad to pick favourites because they are ALL wonderful.. but I'd have to honestly say Ashton is my personal favourite!! You get a real "family-oriented" feel with these guys and what more could you really ask for!

AW's products are also second-to-none in my professional opinion.. well worth the cost, and they're all 100% worth the prices. The quality and selection is far superior to anything I've bought and worked with up until now! THANK YOU ARTISTS WITHIN!!!! An experience and name you can not only trust, but also one you'll spend the rest of your life comparing others to! (They'll all pale in comparison, believe me!)
Artists Within just can't be beat!!!

I've done 3 courses so far and I've loved it there and I'll be taking 3 more! The staff really cares about their students and wants them to succeed! I highly recommend this school if you want a career in the industry! It's all very Hands-On and the teachers really push you to do your best and to get better. You can't learn what they teach you just by watching YouTube and copying it, it's a different experience all together. They have online classes so you can do it at home, or you can take the part time or full time classes! Overall this is a great school!

I attended Artists Within and took the makeup diploma back in March of 2016 and absolutely loved the experience. The school offers a full-time program and a part-time program which is perfect for people from all walks of life who want to follow their passion.

I want to start out by saying that the front staff are AMAZING. They're extremely friendly and knowledgeable which was helpful when I was first looking to attend Artists Within. I was given all the information I needed, was walked through the course, shown around the school and they happily answered any questions that I had.

I remember being a nervous wreck on my first day however that quickly faded. My instructor Shauna was absolutely amazing and she was extremely patient and made sure that everyone understood what we were doing at all times since everyone in my class had different levels of experience with makeup. The first day was relatively straight forward. We went through makeup theory and we went through our kits thoroughly to make sure that we had everything that we needed. The kit itself was a great size and I really enjoyed working with the makeup products we received in our kit. We learned everything from your basic day look, night look, smokey eye, bridal makeup, period makeup, make up for mature skin, etc. We received a demo from our instructor for every single makeup look we were learning. We received thorough notes which made it a lot easier to review and help us practice at home when we weren't at school.

Artists Within starts to feel like one big family, not just a school. I woke up excited to go to school and learn. I became more confident in my abilities and started to challenge myself more. I made some great friends and enjoyed my time there.

Also applying for jobs has been a dream and I am excited to start my career. A lot of places I have applied to are extremely impressed to see Artists Within on my resume. It's a very highly accredited school and it would be a huge mistake for anyone to attend makeup school anywhere else.

Over all my experience was absolutely amazing and I have returned for hair styling and will also be taking airbrush and eyelash extensions.

Fabulous!! Excellent!! I finished my course with Artists Within last month and have to say how impressed I was with both the training and after help. I can't believe how much knowledge I gained from this class. I am now apart of their student alumni page on Facebook. This has been a huge help for me as gaining contacts and work. I have done a lot of creatives with people through this page. I now own my mobile makeup company, and I have been so busy. I am so happy and excited to start my career path. I have now signed up for the next upcoming ITEC exam. I will soon be certified in 36 Countries! My dream is to work at Fashion Week in New York, and this is one step further. I am now signed up for the upcoming Hair class as well as Airbrushing and Advanced. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to follow their dreams to become a makeup artist. Thank you for the memories and I will see you girls soon.