Yorkville School of Makeup and Esthetics

Learn in state-of-the-art facilities
Classes are taught in six studios designed exclusively for makeup, nails and esthetics training, including a bamboo-floored lecture hall with a stage for lectures, master classes and product demonstrations. Our goal is to give you the very best training available, along with the most realistic work experience possible, by providing a modern, professional setting with real clients. Our European-spa-like environment is designed to ensure an easy transition from school to salon or spa.

Set your own schedule
Study as your time and budget allow. Choose to fast-track by building your schedule full-time, or choose a part-time schedule by selecting from morning, afternoon, evening and weekend courses. The Yorkville School of Makeup and Esthetics offers you previously unavailable flexibility in how you choose to complete your training, allowing you to pursue certificates at your own pace.

Receive expert instruction
Our instructors are currently working within the industry, keeping themselves up-to-date, connected and at the top of their form. Courses are taught by industry leaders in professional makeup application; skin and beauty care; special effects makeup for theatre, film and television; manicure; pedicure and more. Our courses and certificates are constantly updated to reflect industry demands, providing you with the most current training.

Hands-on training and professional experience
Students in the advanced level courses are given the opportunity to hone their skills with clients in the Yorkville School's salon and spa, which offers services such as makeup application, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing and body treatments.

Connected to industry
The Yorkville School's curriculum truly reflects current and future needs of the beauty industry and prepares you for success in a competitive field. Our courses and certificates are constantly updated to reflect industry demands, providing you with the most current training. You are taught and mentored by dedicated and talented instructors who bring expertise and experience from their work as professionals to the classroom. We help you build a résumé of work experience and make connections with local employers. Job opportunities are posted on our job board weekly and are available to all current students and graduates.

The Yorkville School of Makeup and Esthetics will be closed on the following dates:

Labour Day Break
Saturday, August 30, 2008, through Monday, September 1, 2008, inclusive*
*Classes resume on Monday,September 8, 2008.
Thanksgiving weekend
Saturday, October 11, 2008, through Monday, October 13, 2008, inclusive
Winter break
Sunday, December 22, 2008 through Friday, January 2, 2009, inclusive
Family Day weekend
Saturday, February 14, 2009, through Monday, February 16, 2009, inclusive
Easter weekend
Friday, April 10, 2009, through Sunday, April 12, 2009, inclusive
Victoria Day weekend
Saturday, May 16, 2009, through Monday, May 18, 2009, inclusive Canada Day weekend
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Civic Holiday weekend
Saturday, August 1, 2009, through Monday, August 3, 2009, inclusive

For general George Brown College policies please visit here for more information.

We would like to thank the following organizations for their contribution and support:

* Canadian Network of Make-up Artists (CNoMA)
* Dermalogica
* M·A·C Cosmetics
* Industry Cosmetics & Beauty Supply Inc.
* Make Up For Ever
* Laura Mercier
* NARS
* Ben Nye
* Elmer Olsen Models
* Corestone Models
* Adrian Fiebig Photography

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Meet Our Instructors (coming soon)