Our Freelance Makeup Artist Program jump-starts your career with hands-on training in beauty, grooming, and out-of-the-kit effects for all types of media.
Our Freelance Makeup Artist Program has launched graduates into careers across television, weddings, and more. This intensive two-month course is built to fast-track your success in the industry. From classic beauty and glam to the latest trends, you’ll gain hands-on experience in every aspect of makeup artistry.
Our curriculum is meticulously designed to equip you with expertise and skills required to excel in the competitive world of freelance makeup artistry.
Krystle Feher is an award-winning makeup and FX artist, member of IATSE Local 798, and Nashville-based visual storyteller. Her work spans music videos for artists such as The Black Keys and Mitchell Tenpenny, national campaigns for brands like Gibson, Sprite, Adidas, and Campbell’s, plus on-camera credits across HBO, Fox, Amazon, TLC, and more.
Featured in Makeup Artist Magazine and The Boston Globe, Krystle brings real-world set experience and industry insight to every class. When she’s not on location, she teaches at AMUA—sharing her craft in beauty, character, and special-effects makeup with the next generation of artists.
Academy of Makeup & Arts is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, a Division of Postsecondary Education. This authorization is renewed annually based on evaluations of education quality, ethical business practices, and financial responsibility. For detailed job placement and graduation information, visit the official Tennessee Higher Education Commission website.
