Please feel free to bring your own makeup kit and tools to the classes to learn new ways of using the products you already own. Do bring pen and paper to take notes (or if you're artistic, bring pencil crayons). 

Call Ben at (250) 216-6414 or email ben@benshum.com to sign up or book your classes.

 
Makeup Lessons

Makeup Level I: Basic Techniques

Learn the basics, from the tools to use, preparing the skin, choosing foundation, basic colour theory, choosing colours, and simple day and evening looks. Packed with cool tips and tricks for the beginner. This class is strongly recommended before attending the higher level classes.

Makeup Level II: Glamour & High Fashion

Want to look like you just stepped out of the pages of a fashion magazine? Always wondered how to create “smoky-eyes” and other advance techniques? Well this class will show you how. Whether you’re wanting to look hot for that holiday cocktail party, or to know how to create looks for fashion shoots, this is the class for you.

Makeup Level III: Bridal

Learn all about creating the perfect look for that special day. How to choose colours, Important considerations in relation to photography and lighting, and questions for consultations are discussed.

Makeup Level IV: Avant-Garde

Learn how to create theatrical and “punk” looks like you see on runway shows and music videos. Discover sources of creative inspiration.

Makeup Level V part A: Period Makeup - 1920’s to 1950’s

Learn how to create looks from different eras. Sign up for both classes and get 20% off.

Makeup Level V part B: Period Makeup - 1960’s to 1980’s

Learn how to create looks from different eras. Sign up for both classes and get 20% off.

Makeup Level VI: Fantasy & Theatre

An introduction to theatrical makeup. Learn techniques on creating characters for stage and for fun. Eg: clowns, Kabuki, animals, old-age, etc.

Focus Lesson - Smokey Eyes

Learn several different techniques in creating the always fashionable and sexy smokey eyes.