Sharpen your craft. Raise your standard.
Masterclasses & professional workshops — River North, Chicago
You've already built a foundation. This is where you go deeper. Our professional education offerings are designed for working artists and serious students who are ready to push their technique, expand their range, and learn from instructors who are still actively doing the work — not just teaching it.
Education taught by artists in the field.
There's a difference between knowing technique and understanding it well enough to adapt it under pressure, across different faces, in conditions you didn't plan for. That's the level our professional workshops are designed to reach.
Led by Studio Standard Beauty's team — artists with backgrounds spanning bridal, editorial, and entertainment industries — our classes are built around the kind of nuanced, real-world application that textbooks and basic courses don't cover.
All sessions are held at Che Sguardo Studio in River North, a dedicated professional training space in the heart of Chicago.
What We Teach
Small classes. High standards. Real technique.
Our masterclasses are kept intentionally intimate — never oversold, always hands-on. Each session goes beyond demonstration, giving you time to practice, ask questions, and work through the details that separate competent from exceptional.
Topics include:
Skin & Foundation Mastery Advanced skin prep, texture management, and application methods for every skin type and tone — built for longevity and camera performance.
Editorial & Avant-Garde Looks Conceptual makeup for fashion, photography, and creative direction. Expand your range beyond client-facing work.
Specialty Techniques Airbrush application, tattoo and scar coverage, special effects foundations, and other skills that broaden your service offerings.
Hair for the Working Artist Bridal and editorial styling techniques for texture, longevity, and adaptability across hair types.
In person and virtual options
Ready to level up?
Browse our upcoming professional workshops, or get in touch if you're interested in bringing a masterclass to your team or studio.
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We look forward to helping you reach your personal makeup goals!