Learn to Face Paint Like a Professional in London and the UK

Online Face Painting Courses in London and the UK Hosted by Premier Face Painting Ireland will open you up to amazing opportunities

1. Face painting Events

• Birthday Parties: Kids love to have their faces painted!. As a face painter, you can offer different packages based on the complexity and time involved.

• Festivals & Carnivals: Local events often look for face painters to add an extra layer of fun and entertainment for families. Being part of a larger event can help you build your portfolio and gain exposure.

• School Events: Schools often host events like fairs, talent shows, or carnivals where face painters can get hired. It’s a great way to tap into the community.

2. Corporate Events & Promotions

• Many companies hire face painters for brand activations, product launches, or corporate family days. Face painting can be a unique and engaging way to draw people to booths or make an event memorable.

• Branding Opportunities: For example, face painters can incorporate a company’s logo, mascot, or brand colors into designs, making the service both creative and promotional.

3. Festivals and Public Events

• Festivals, particularly music, arts, and food festivals, are prime spots for face painting gigs. These events draw large crowds looking to get their faces painted, whether it’s for fun or to show support for a theme or event (e.g., a music festival with tribal or abstract designs).

• Themed Festivals: You could specialize in particular types of art for themed events like Halloween, Pride, or cultural festivals, where face painting can enhance the experience.

4. Theater and Performance Arts

• Theatrical Face Painting: Many theatrical productions use face painting as part of costume design to transform performers into specific characters. This can range from elaborate makeup for plays to simpler looks for youth productions.

• Drag Performances and Cabarets: Face painters can also work in the drag community, where bold, colorful makeup is a central element of the performances.

5. Special Events & Photography

• Weddings and Special Occasions: In addition to kids’ events, face painting can be a fun activity at weddings, where guests—especially the children—enjoy being transformed for the day.

• Photoshoots: Face painters are sometimes hired to provide makeup for fashion or creative shoots, where their designs can be a key part of the visual concept.

6. Social Media & Content Creation

• If you’re passionate about face painting, platforms like Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube are fantastic outlets for showcasing your work and gaining clients. Many professional face painters earn through social media by offering tutorials, behind-the-scenes videos, and collaborations with other artists.

• Online Tutorials and Courses: If you have expert-level skills, you could monetize your knowledge by offering online face painting classes or tutorials. There’s a growing demand for learning DIY art, and face painting is no exception.

7. Freelancing & Commission Work

• Freelancing offers the flexibility to work on various projects, from private commissions (like custom designs for events) to one-off appearances at local events. You can also collaborate with other creatives, such as photographers, makeup artists, and costume designers.

8. Face Painting for Body Art and Temporary Tattoos

• While face painting is primarily associated with children’s events, you can also branch out into body painting or temporary tattoos, which are growing trends in the festival and art scene. You can develop designs for the body, arms, or even larger-scale art, like intricate body murals.

At Premier Face Painting Ireland, we know first hand that face painting brings untold happiness to people all over the world and it is extremely popular at events. We firmly believe that anyone with an artistic flair can develop this wonderful skill and make a career out of it. If you reside in London and the UK, you can join us for our online classes and acquire this highly rewarding talent. In our beginner’s course, our team of face painters provide step-by-step guidance and video instructions to teach you in the easiest possible way.

Techniques you will learn:

• Perfect line work, teardrops ,swirls, dots ,tadpoles,tiger stripes

• Paint consistency

• Sponging , blending, stippling, colour vibrancy 

• Splitcakes and one stroke techniques

• Hand placement

• Common mistakes

What’s Included?

• 6 chapters, 22 lessons and a bonus lesson

• Multiple links to get started

• Expert tips and tricks related to face painting

• Videos providing slow-motion close-ups

What’s Expected From Participants?

Before you start the course you can also purchase our starter kit to enable you to use the exact products we do!

 A starter kit includes all of the following:

• FDA-approved products

• Essential brushes, including liner, round, flat, angle, flora and Filbert brushes

•  Cosmetic glitter

• Face painting sponges

• Split and rainbow cakes

Outcomes of Enrolling in Our Online Face Painting Courses in London:

• Entry into the face painting industry

• Distinguish the right tools and materials

• Learn about brush strokes

• Learn how to sponge and utilise split cakes

• Master colour theory and colour wheel

• Gain knowledge on how to use glitter

• Recognise focal points

• Acquire confidence for starting a business

Learn the Basics of Face Painting in London and the UK from the Comfort of Your Home.

Join Our Course Today!

When you have completed our course you can now purchase multiple unique designs using all the tips and tricks you have learned already. Each design or ‘bundle’ as we call them gives you step by step instruction and guided video tuition. Not only are these designs fabulous to learn, they are also very reasonably priced! You can buy 1 design for €15 to €20 or packs of 3 with our regular offers and promotions!