Guest Artists at Make Up First

Looking to improve your skills under the guidance of the industry’s top working professionals? Make Up First has you covered with guest artist workshops all throughout 2020!

Color Theory in Flesh Tone with Terri Tomlinson
March 2nd, 2020

Color Theory in Flesh Tone is a hands-on workshop that translates color theory into the language of makeup. One of the greatest tools a makeup artist has is color theory. Being able to actively work and use the principles of color theory during application makes every artist stronger and more efficient.

In this workshop we revisit the basics of Color Theory and the principles of color used in makeup application. Learn to translate color into flesh tone and neutral using The Flesh Tone Color Wheel™ and determine skin tone, highlight, contour and correction. See how using color theory affects every color choice from foundation, to eyeshadow and lip. In the hands-on portion we build skill and train the eye using The Flesh Tone Color Wheel™ and a color theory makeup palette to create, mix and adjust foundations, highlight, bronzer, contour, and corrective colors followed by eye, cheek and lip.


Jordan Liberty: Building a Beauty Portfolio Masterclass
June 14th-15th, 2020

Jordan Liberty's masterclass returns! Join Jordan for his 1-day masterclass and immerse yourself in his techniques for creating stunning light-adaptive makeup applications that look flawless in person and translate seamlessly to camera. Day 1 is open to all makeup lovers, no matter your level of experience and teaches every student how to create makeup looks that don't need filters to look finished. Makeup artists can join for the 2-day class to access hands-on guidance from Jordan as they create 3 makeup looks to be professionally photographed.  

Day 1: Demonstrations + Q&A

Jordan recreates his signature "clean" campaign makeup for camera, shooting live and discussing the relationship between the makeup and camera. This is a deep dive into his signature techniques and how light affects color and texture. Key points include:

  • Skincare prep by facialist-to-the-stars, Yoli (@yoliglo).

  • Signature "microblading" technique on brows.

  • Signature "reverse foundation" technique.

  • Signature "lightshaping" technique.

  • How to draw focus towards a specific texture, color, or area of the face.

  • Creating balance and harmonious color tones and combinations.

  • Achieving the perfect lip shape.

  • + More signature tricks based on the model, the look, and your questions.

  • Q&A

Day 2: Hands-On Makeup and Photoshoot

Create 3 looks on professional models (provided in your ticket cost) based on a predetermined assignment with the assistance of Jordan. The assigned looks and information will be provided on day 1. Your final looks will be professionally photographed, and you will receive all raw images as part of your ticket cost. Retouching is available for an added charge directly through the photographer. This is a truly unique masterclass and the most comprehensive of all of Jordan’s workshops, which is why it has sold out 5 years in a row!

YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE A MAKEUP ARTIST KIT ALONG WITH ALL PROPER SANITARY ITEMS FOR THIS PORTION. Double-dipping and touching applicators directly to the skin will not be permitted for safety reasons. Jordan will answer all hygiene questions if you are unsure. Please make sure to have freshly washed brushes, this will be a FUN DAY!


Special FX Workshop with Roy Wooley
September 19th-20th, 2020

Multi-day prosthetic workshop: molding, creating, painting, and applying silicone and/or latex prosthetics. This class will be taught by Roy Wooley, Special FX artist and contestant on SyFy's Face Off, Seasons 3 and 5!

Roy Wooley is a highly skilled special effects makeup artist and prop master whose impressive resume spans more than two decades, and includes work on such box office hits as Zombieland and Rob Zombie’s Halloween II.  

In 2012, Roy appeared as a contestant on Syfy’s number one reality show Face Off, where he received the title, “King of Fabrication,” after producing some of the most memorable creations of Season 3. In 2013, Roy returned to Face Off for Season 5’s “Vets vs. Rookies.”

Roy works year-round on feature films while doing creature fabrication for Netherworld, which has become one of the country’s leading haunted attractions.


Roshar Portfolio Building Workshop
November 8th-9th, 2020

International celebrity makeup artist, Roshar, demonstrates his avant-garde/editorial makeup creations while answering questions. Then, Roshar will direct a model photoshoot for the participants with Chicago professional photographer, Robert Beczarski.

Demo Portion: Lecture, demonstration of two looks, and Q&A.

Hands-On Portion: Photoshoot with professional models. Directed by Roshar.

Participants will receive all images of their work.