Make-up Your Mind
The demand for professional make-up artists is higher than ever.
Last Updated March 4th, 2005
Blanche Macdonald Centre
While Vancouver has carved out its position as a leading film destination, aptly named Hollywood North, one of the primary training centres that has been garnering accolades worldwide has been the Blanche Macdonald Centre. With graduates and faculty members receiving Emmy and Gemini awards and nominations, the renowned college continues to be on the cutting edge of program development for make-up, esthetics / spa therapy and fashion.
 Recent highlights include special training sessions by Blanche Macdonald Make-up Director and Emmy award winner, Todd McIntosh and guest make-up artist David De Leon. Both highly acclaimed artists were at the college providing their inside tips on the latest projects. Todd just wrapped Steven Spielberg's next blockbuster film, Memoirs of a Geisha and David was the make-up artist for Barbara Streisand in the mega hit Meet the Fockers. David has just returned to LA to reprise his make-up stint on the sequels to the Pirates of the Caribbean.
Pick up the next issue of Make-up Magazine to read a featured editorial on Fashion make-up artist and Blanche Macdonald graduate, Jonathan Hennessey. Now a faculty member of the college, Jonathan was part of the elite MAC Pro team and has established an impressive freelance make-up career. His bookings have taken him to New York, LA, Milan, Paris, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Portugal, Sweden and Denmark. With credits including the Cannes Film Festival, the Golden Globes, Alexander McQueen, Ungaro, Carolina Herrara, Vogue Homme, InStyle and W Magazine, Jonathan has developed an outstanding portfolio.
News from London, England. Blanche Macdonald Make-up graduate Nicholas J. Davis has carved out a stellar career as a Visual Effects Artist. His credits include Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, A Knight's Tale, Patriot Games, Entrapment, Enigma, and Phantom of the Opera. He states, "Blanche Macdonald gave me a strong foundation which still provides me with support to my career today."
Located in a stunning heritage mall in Vancouver, the Blanche Macdonald college spans over three levels and approximately 30,000 square feet. Over one thousand students attend the college each year, coming from provinces across Canada, throughout the United States and from around the globe.
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Blanche Macdonald Centre is Canada’s largest makeup school. With over 30,000 square feet in the Vancouver heritage mall, the Centre offers diploma programs in Make-up Artistry for Fashion and Photography.
Blanche Macdonald Centre
100-555 West 12th Avenue
Vancouver , British Columbia
V5Z 3X7
Canada
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