Makeup and Beauty Courses Birmingham
No fluff. No online shortcuts. Train properly, qualify fast and start earning right away.
Choose how you want to learn
Every course is clearly available as a group class, a private 1-to-1, or both—with separate prices and scheduling.
Find the right course for you
Accredited and personal training—from beginner career courses to bridal and self-makeup.
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Training that actually gets you ready
Learn by doing
Every course is hands-on with real practice, models and supervised guidance—not online videos.
Experienced tutor
Learn directly from Adela, a professional makeup artist with years of real client and bridal experience.
Recognised accreditation
ABT-accredited courses let you get insured and start working on paying clients straight away.
Products & equipment provided
Professional products and tools are provided in class—no need to bring your own kit to start.
Real classroom practice
Small group sizes (max 6) mean personal attention and plenty of practice time.
Business & post-course support
Pricing, branding and insurance guidance to help you turn training into income, where applicable.
Real work from real students
A glimpse of the looks our students create during and after training.
Adela Chiorean
Founder & Lead Trainer, AR Makeup & Beauty Academy
"I believe in learning by doing. That's why every course at our academy is designed to be interactive and practical—we focus on real-world training, not just watching tutorials."
"Hundreds of complete beginners have trained with us and left confident, accredited and ready to work. My promise is to guide you step by step, at your pace, until you're ready."
Rated 5★ by 160+ students
"I had such an amazing experience at AR Makeup and Beauty Academy! I came into the 5 day course as a complete beginner and left confident. Adela is patient and incredibly skilled."
"I recently completed the 8-day makeup course and I couldn't be happier with my experience. The training was professional, detailed and hands-on. Absolutely loved it."
"I recently completed an 8-day Makeup Artist course at AR Academy with Adela as my trainer, and I couldn't be happier. She is so talented, professional, warm and patient."
How booking works
Choose your course
Browse courses and pick the right one for your goals.
Choose date & format
Select a group cohort or arrange private 1-to-1 dates.
Pay in full or reserve
Pay the full amount or secure your place with a £50 deposit.
Get confirmation
Receive your booking confirmation and receipt by email.
Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham
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