MAKEUP 101 EVENT

Fantastic Event, I am planning to attend!!
The Powder Group is bringing back the Makeup 101 Event!!
So here is the email they have sent me....

"WHETHER YOU'RE JUST GETTING STARTED IN MAKEUP
OR YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE AND FINE TUNE YOUR TECHNIQUE AND BUSINESS -MAKEUP 101 WILL CHANGE YOUR CAREER, CONFIDENCEAND ARTISTRY FOREVER!
WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE MAKEUP 101 WINTER 2009EVENTS WILL BE PRODUCED IN LOS ANGELES, HOUSTON, CHICAGO, NEW YORK CITY, TORONTO AND WASHINGTON DC!

Dates and locations are as follows:
Los Angeles, January 24-26 -House of Marco Marco
Houston, February 7-9 - Renee Rae Makeup Studio
New York City, February 21-23 - Make Up For Ever Studio
Chicago, February 28 - March 2 - Ruby Room
Toronto, March 7-9 - Industry Cosmetics
Washington D.C March 28-30 - Studio 400

And as a part of holiday gift deals offer - you can sign up for any Makeup 101 event for a savings of $200! Through December 22 the three day event is being offered for $790, instead of our regular price of $990!
All you need is a $250 deposit to reserve your space for any of our Makeup 101 events this Winter! This great holiday gift deal is only valid through December 31, so check out the details below and give us a call today to join us at this intensely pro event.

Makeup 101 covers essential industry, artist tools and makeup product information, in depth so you can have be the strongest expert on your career that you can be! We will review:
Industry Terminology - from tear sheets to your CV to HD, what do the key terms used on a daily basis in the business of makeup artistry mean and how do they effect you.
Getting Started - how do you go from learning about makeup artistry to actively working in the business from assisting up to keying a project.
Testing - how to go about getting the strongest pictures of your work to showcase your skills to potential clients. Where to find models, photographers - how to choose photos to use
Marketing and Promotion - using photos, websites, business cards and more to promote your business in the most efficient and cost effective ways
Your Makeup Kit - what goes into a strong and effective makeup kit. How do you edit your kit per job. What will you need to be sure to keep as a must-have in your kit
Brushes - review of the most important tool you will use as a makeup artist. Density, shape, fiber type and cleaning your brushes are reviewed
Tools - what are the must-have tools every makeup artist needs to keep in their kit, how do you use them and what extras should you keep around just in case
Hygiene - what do you need to know about keeping yourself, your tools and your products in the best shape possible and how do you maintain the cleanest, safest work environment and experience for your clients
Working with a Client - understanding how to create the most memorable experience for your clients, understanding non-verbal communication and what questions to ask before you get started.
Color Theory - the absolute necessity for every makeup artist to understand when considering every aspect of their makeup artistry. Color correction, choosing and mixing foundation shades, deciding on color product choices - all revolve around this critical aspect of makeup artistry.
Of course we'll also take you through the pro technique and tips that will make your make the difference between doing beautiful makeup, and being a great makeup artist.

From basics to makeup for editorial and photography, and a thorough review of Hi-Def - this is an intense review of the most important areas of application that every artist needs to know.

• Beauty Makeup Application including: Preparing the SkinUnderstanding skin typeFoundation matching and applicationColor correctionUsing textureHighlight and ContourConcealer and camouflageBrow shape and applicationEye shape and sizeEye color applicationEye lining - powders, creams and liquidsLashes - curling, mascara, false lashesBronzers and blushLips - pencils and lip color applicationShaping the lips
  
• Variations on Beauty including:Makeup for PhotographyWorking in Editorial Beauty and FashionUnderstanding Hi-Def and how it impacts every makeup artistAttendees will observe demonstrations, and participate in hands-on application of all makeup technique reviewed.Please join us for Makeup 101 this season and start off 2009 with a focus on making you they best artist you can be, and your career the strongest possible!

Registration can be handled by calling 212.627.7448, 866.876.9337 or get more information by emailing makeup101@thepowdergroup.com MAKEUP 101 IS PRODUCED BY THE POWDER GROUP THEPOWDERGROUP.COM"