THE ACADEMY: BACKSTAGE CREATIVITY
THE ACADEMY: BACKSTAGE CREATIVITY
A 3 day backstage makeup masterclass WITH INTERNATIONAL TRAINERS for artists who want to expand and innovate their skill and creative set.
5-7 DECEMBER 2025 -ANTWERP
ABOUT
THE ACADEMY
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From 9:00 to 17:00 approx.
3 days of training
3 international make up trainers
daily healthy homemade vegetarian lunch and snacks
Make-up and skincare goodie bag
every day you need to bring a model (unless if you are coming from abroad we provide models for you).
we provide all makeup and skincare material, only your brushes are needed.
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Each day we invite an artist from a different part of the world. We want to offer as much different knowledge from different perspectives from artists working in the high end makeup industry.
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1340 euros *
including refreshing drinks, healthy lunch and snacks.
We provide a range of brands and products to work with but do bring your own basic kit and brushes.
This masterclass treats you with a goodiebag with a variety of brands.
When booking a spot you will get a 50 % prepayment invoice to secure your booking. One moth prior to the class you will receive the remaining 50 % invoice.
*For students joining from Belgium, 21% VAT will be added. If you're joining from abroad, VAT is not added if you provide your local VAT or Tax Identification Number.
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The Academy is hosted in a brand new studio in Antwerp, La Boîte ( Provinciestraat 287 - Antwerp) close to the central station.
Day 1: how to build and elaborate your portfolio workshop and creative fashion week looks
We kick off on day 1with two essential pillars of a successful makeup career: building and elevating your portfolio and mastering creative Fashion Week looks.
In this workshop, Florence Teerlinck shares her industry expertise on curating a compelling portfolio that showcases your artistry, versatility, and unique vision. Learn how to select, refine, and present your work to attract top clients and agencies.
In the second session, dive into the fast-paced world of Fashion Week makeup. From bold editorial concepts to refined backstage techniques, discover how to translate creative briefs into runway-ready looks while working under real industry conditions.
Day 2: bold looks, BROW BLEACH AND AIRBRUSH with Martina derosa
Martina DeRosa is a London-based artist and first assistant to Daniel S. She is known for her strong, dark aesthetics and her ability to transform models into distinct characters. In this workshop, she invites you to look at beauty from a new perspective and to develop your own style with confidence.
The focus will be on technical essentials for fashion, including brow bleaching and the use of airbrush. These are key skills that open new creative possibilities and are increasingly relevant in today’s industry.
You’ll learn how to approach makeup as more than surface work—using it to define identity and create depth in every look.
Day 3: step into the world of Pat McGrath with core team member juan-carlos SALAZAR ORTIZ
The final day is led by Juan Carlos, an Ecuadorian makeup artist with over 20 years of experience and a core member of Pat McGrath’s team. He has worked on the world’s biggest fashion shows, translating runway looks into high-impact styles for VIP celebrity clients at the MET gala, red carpets, and high-profile events—making his expertise valuable not only for fashion but also for bridal and editorial work.
This session focuses on translating advanced backstage techniques into your own practice. You will train to: Execute looks with speed and precision under time pressure. Apply high-level fashion techniques to versatile contexts, from runway to red carpet. Adapt creative concepts into professional, polished results for any client.
we want to offer an intimate setting that’s why we only take on 12 participants 
