MUD Announces our Annual Symposium

We are pleased to announce the dates for our most exclusive industry training event of the year – our annual MUD Symposium! The Symposium brings 2 FREE days of make-up focused training to retailers, business owners, beauty schools and teachers.

Classes will range from make-up application to business techniques. Each course is offered two times over the weekend, allowing those who attend both days the opportunity to take all of the classes offered. The classes offered include:

The Power of Connection – Michael DeVellis

In this three-hour, business and career development program, The Powder Group, On Makeup Magazine and The Makeup Show founder, Michael DeVellis, will take you through a process that moves you forward to your most successful career ever. This session will help you secure a stronger business strategy, create more connected and effective social media and help you to sustain and grow a more engaged community within your business. In this intensive and interactive program Michael will lead attendees on a journey of discovery, design and planning that will ensure your business and personal place in the industry is more connected than ever, ensuring greater client retention, reviews, recommendations and revenue.

Introduction to MUD Cosmetics

Focused on products and sales, including ingredients and our philosophy on what makes make-up great. The lead artist will guide you on what to use and when to use it in this intensive session on all things make-up. Learn what is next and what is in the works for MUD and how we can help you and your customers to look amazing.

Special Make-up Effects Right out of the Kit

This quick how to and hands-on class will have you disfiguring your customers in no time. You will learn three-dimensional and two-dimensional techniques that will inspire your next special effects make-up. Attendees will be able to try new materials and special make-up effects techniques that are reserved for professional make-up artists.

Crazy Cool Avant-Garde Make-up

Avant-Garde, the art of creating a make-up that is really different. Learn to conceptualize and execute a look that is truly unique. We will show you how to look for inspiration in the most unexpected places and learn to mix textures that push the boundaries of make-up!

Trends in Make-up

Trends are ever changing and learning how to spot the next trend is key in our business. Learn how to identify upcoming trends and learn techniques to put a beautiful make-up together.

Airbrush for Beginners

Never held and airbrush before? No problem, in this comprehensive hands-on workshop will help you to master the skills needed to successfully do make-up with an airbrush. From tool maintenance to application, this workshop will get you airbrushing like a pro.

Next Gen Airbrush Techniques

Know how to use an airbrush? Learn how to make your airbrush perform. We will guide you in the use of stencils and techniques that will take your skills to the next level in our hands-0n workshop. Knowing how to use the tool is a good start, but truly understanding what is possible is the key to creating beautiful work.

Seats are limited! RSVP now by emailing [email protected] or calling 661-481-3148.