Turned Artistry
Learn Professional Makeup Artistry for Bridal + Special Events
Kensington Makeup Academy teaches aspiring and developing artists how to move beyond what works on their own face and create polished, adaptable applications for real clients.
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From Scottsdale Classrooms
to a Worldwide Online Academy
Kensington Makeup Academy grew out of Kensington Makeup, the Scottsdale bridal and special-event company founded in 2008. As the team grew, so did the need to train artists who could work consistently, adapt to real clients, and uphold a professional standard.
That practical training became KMA.
For years, students traveled to Scottsdale for in-person makeup education. Today, we’re bringing that professional foundation online — combining technical education, real-client reasoning, and a bridal and special-event lens in a program students can access wherever they are.
Hands-On Classes
Join us in Scottsdale for the full Kensington Makeup Academy educational experience!
Live lectures, demos, hands-on applications all lead by one of our Kensington Makeup Artists Bridal Beauty Specialists!
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Kit Building 101
Join us for a deep dive on what and why we chose the products we include in our student makeup kits.
This is a free resource! - Yes,
you read that right ... FREE
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In-Studio - Scottsdale, AZ
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Online Makeup Course
Immerse yourself in the art of special event makeup artistry. We help aspiring makeup artists build credibility by earning a certificate in makeup artistry, with the convenience of working at their own pace.
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"The quality of education and the experience of kinship through the art of makeup that you get attending classes is unmatched. My technical skill has improved tenfold by attending the lecture / demos classes and applying my skills through the hands on workshops.
The classes are always jam packed with info, fun, and gorgeous staple looks that any aspiring makeup artist will be thankful to have up their sleeve. It is one of the best decisions I have made for my career and future!"
— ALYSSA S
"Being a makeup artist has always been my dream career and I never knew where or how to start. I just graduated from Kensington Makeup Academy and it’s been the best decisions I’ve made so far!"
— AMANDA M
"If you are wanting to learn how to do makeup or grow your skills to become a makeup artist, I could not recommend a better place than Kensington Makeup Academy. Their classes are extremely hands on and they really help you perfect all of your makeup skills.
Kensington helped turn a passion of mine into a career. It’s more than just a makeup school, it’s a family."
— MCKENZI L
