Continued Education
This is our page where we post links and information that will assist all makeup artists with their continuing education.
MUA of ATL's very own approved Instructors:
Founder of Makeup Artists of Atlanta, Kat Flynt is a Licensed Instructor offering a Complete Media Makeup Course that is broken down to include four different makeup classes: 1) The Essentials for the Freelance Makeup Artist", 2) Advanced Makeup for Weddings, 3) Advanced Makeup for Fashion & Photography, and 4) Advanced Makeup for TV & Video Production. Synthe, well known throughout the southeast for specializing in Airbrush Makeup Application, teaches a range of classes from Basic to Advanced Airbrushed Makeup to Body Painting. Andrea Kessel specializes is Special FX and Character Makeup Training with classes ranging from "Intro to Special FX" to "Defining Character with Brow Design". Thay Carmichael is the most renown Lash Stylist in the Southeast and offers Eyelash Enhancement training. Click on their banners below to learn more about their workshops:
Other Makeup, Beauty Enhancement, or Business Classes:
Click on the yellow post-it note below for details about that workshop.
Note:
If you would like to advertise a class that would be of interest to freelance makeup artists and does not compete with our very own approved instructors (above) then click here to email us for details and for approval. Once approved - listing is free.
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The Day Spa Association
The Day Spa Association Calendar brings you a complete listing of trade shows and industry events in the heath and wellness community. Click here to visit their Calendar of Events and Trade Shows.
Atlanta based freelance makeup artist, Kat Flynt is best known for her clean makeup applications that enhance the natural beauty. With more than 18 years experience and a clientele that spans the eastern United States from Atlanta to New York, her body of work – which includes commercials, video productions, print advertising, catalogues, and fashion editorials – exemplifies her ability to enhance the natural beauty of the face as well as creating flawless, modern looks specifically for each project or special occasion. Click here to view Kat's portfolio. Besides being a working Professional Makeup Artist, Kat is also a Licensed Esthetician and Licensed Makeup & Esthetics Instructor.
As a Licensed Instructor, Kat offers four different makeup courses: 1) The Essentials for the Freelance Makeup Artist", 2) Advanced Makeup for Weddings, 3) Advanced Makeup for Fashion & Photography, and 4) Advanced Makeup for TV & Video Production. Visit www.FlyntMakeupAcademy.com for details.
Synthe - professional airbrush makeup artist, body painter and educator.
Synthe’s not your ordinary artist. She is the Vicenza, Italy born talent capable of creating virtually any look imaginable. She has airbrushed the most celebrated entertainers and body painted the most imaginable works of art. Her extensive experience in the cosmetic profession began while working with the public through leading retail cosmetic companies. She is a self‐accomplished, conceptual airbrush makeup artist, educator and body painter. Though she left retail for corporate America, she continued her career as a free‐lance makeup artist. In June of 2003 before air brushing makeup, Synthe began body painting. It was when she received so many requests from beauty professionals who wanted to learn the innovative technique that she expanded to the instructional side of this art.
Visit www.Syntheonline.com for upcoming Airbrush Makeup and Body Painting workshops and tutorials.
Andrea’s talent in the field of makeup artistry was first discovered in high school when she worked as a makeup artist for the school Drama Club. This led her to the local playhouse where she attended classes on stage make-up, acting and more. Andrea has been working as a professional Makeup Artist for over 20 years. After attending cosmetology school in 1997 she worked in a spa as a Manicurist and Makeup Artist, specializing in bridal and special occasion makeup. Click here to view portfolio.
After moving from her hometown in Ohio to Georgia in 2000, Andrea began working in local spas as a Makeup Artist and Esthetician Apprentice. Through continuing education courses and mentoring studies she has fined tuned her skills in media makeup, including television, photography, editorial and fashion. Andrea has worked with many of Atlanta’s top photographers and talent agencies. She has made up the faces of brides, models, celebrities and more. Andrea believes that every woman is beautiful and she has the tools, knowledge and talent to make that beauty shine. Andrea now specializes in teaching Special FX and Character Makeup Training with classes ranging from "Intro to Special FX" to "Defining Character with Brow Design".
Visit www.AndreaMakeupAcademy.com for upcoming Workshops as well as private one-on-one tutorials.
Thay Charmichael, Education Committee
Thay, a Jamaican native and Georgia resident, is an Aesthetic Specialist with a passion for eyelashes and skin. She uses innovative products and procedures to achieve beauty. Thay has trained as an Aesthetician at the International School of Skin (Atlanta), with formal lash training in New York and Georgia. She holds a license in Aesthetics and several advance certifications in Chemical Peels, Laser Hair Removal and other aesthetic disciplines. Thay loves lashes, family, travel, hair accessories and tiaras. She believes in working diligently, giving to others, and client satisfaction. Email Thay with your skincare and eyelash questions at Thalene@yahoo.com or visit www.ExperienceThay.com
As a member of Makeup Artists of Atlanta's Education Committee, Thay Charmichael is an integral part of the team that finds and presents continuing education opportunities to our members in the forms of workshops, classes, video tutorials, books, etc....


















