








The Central School of Make Up
Editorial and Runway Masterclass with Astrid Kearney
On Sunday 27th April, we welcome renowned Makeup Artist Astrid Kearney for an exclusive one-day Editorial & Runway Skin Masterclass – an intensive, hands-on experience designed to elevate your artistry and refine your eye for detail.
Whether you’re just beginning your journey or looking to finesse your current skills, this masterclass will give you the tools, techniques, and confidence to create skin that’s polished, editorially relevant, and runway-ready.
What You’ll Learn
Under Astrid’s expert guidance, you’ll be working in a live studio environment, learning how to:
- Master the art of flawless, glowing skin for both camera and catwalk
- Understand skin prep and texture for high-definition environments
- Work with minimalist, barely-there editorial finishes
- Explore modern matte, gloss, and strobe techniques
- Customise and balance your base across diverse skin tones
- Enhance bone structure using subtle sculpting and highlighting
- Build confidence working to professional shoot timelines
- Understand the workflow behind runway touch-ups and model rotation
This masterclass is ideal for makeup artists seeking to refine their fashion-focused work and add more skin-led looks to their portfolio. You’ll leave the day not only with new skills, but with renewed creative energy and industry insight.
What to Bring
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Brushes & tools
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Phone or camera to document your work
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Notebook and pen for notes
Models
you will work with your classmates. However, you are also welcome to bring your own if preferred or we can book a model for you. The fee is usually £50 – please notify us in advance.
Who Can Attend
This class is open to all levels – whether you're newly qualified or already working in the industry, if you're passionate about skin and want to deepen your editorial techniques, this is for you.