Learning to face paint well takes more than watching YouTube tutorials and copying designs. It takes understanding the foundations, technical skill, the theory behind design, how paint behaves on skin, how face structure shapes every decision you make, and how to bring all of that together in a way that looks confident and considered every single time.
That's what I teach.
My classes are built from the ground up. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or you've been painting for a little while and feel like something isn't quite clicking, we start with the foundations and build from there.
Every class covers a combination of:
Brush technique and tool handling
Paint behaviour, blending and colour theory
Face structure and design placement
Design theory and composition
Health, hygiene and safety standards
Business basics and professional obligations
No cookie-cutter curriculum. No rushing through a checklist. Just real, practical skill-building tailored to where you are right now.
My students come from all kinds of backgrounds. Some have never held a face painting brush. Others have been volunteering at school fairs, working in childcare, or dabbling as a hobby and have decided they want to take it further. Some are ready to start a business. Others just want to get better.
If you've ever watched a face painter work and thought "I'd love to learn how to do that," this is where you start.
Classes are one-on-one, held at my home studio in Ringwood or online via video call. Each session is tailored entirely to you. I watch how you hold your brushes, how you move your tools, where your instincts are strong and where the gaps are, and I teach to what I see in front of me.
That level of individual attention is what makes the results so much faster than teaching yourself.
In-person classes are held in Ringwood. You'll need to bring your own materials if you already own them, or you are welcome to use any of my materials too.
Online classes are held via video conferencing. You'll need your own materials, a tripod for your phone, and a laptop or second device so I can see both your face and your working surface clearly. A full setup guide is provided when you book. Being able to watch your hands move is central to how I teach, so the setup matters.
If you're part of a community group interested in learning together, a Girl Guide troop, a church committee, a childcare team or a small group of friends, private group sessions are available on request. Get in touch to discuss what you have in mind and I'll put something together especially for you.
(4 people minimum - In person class only)
Single one on one session (2 hours): $250 weekdays, $300 weekends
6-hour package of one on one classes (split across 2 or 3 sessions): $650 weekdays, $800 weekends
The 6-hour package is the most popular choice for anyone serious about building real skill. It gives us enough time to move through the foundations properly and see genuine progress between sessions.
Online sessions are the same price as in-person.
When you book a class with me, you don't just get the hours in the room. You get me as a reference point for your face painting and business journey beyond the sessions themselves.
Starting a business is hard and often lonely. Having someone in your corner who has already navigated the questions you're asking, about pricing, about products, about clients, about confidence, makes the early stages a little less overwhelming.
I'm genuinely invested in the people I teach. The face painting industry is growing, and my vision is to help grow the profession, not just the number of people holding a brush. That means teaching properly, from the foundations up, and supporting the artists who come through my studio to build something they're proud of.
Classes fill up, particularly on weekends. If you're ready to get started or just want to ask a question first, the booking form is the easiest way to reach me.
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A must-have for artists who want a realistic canvas for their creations.
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