Academy by Michelle
Permanent Makeup Course Training
A strong foundation is the key to building a reputable career.
Come learn from one of the most sought-after Academies.
Hands-on Experience
During your training you will have the opportunity to work on practice pads, mannequins and finally to complete multiple procedures on live models. This clinic time to apply the techniques you’ve learned will be imperative to build your skills and confidence before taking on your own life-long clients.
In-Depth Curriculum
By design, Michelle’s program is more robust than most others so you get the knowledge and experience you need for this field. She starts with the fundamentals and dives deep into theoretical and clinical education. Learn the latest and safest techniques that exist in the field to create elegant and natural results for your clients.
Meet Your Trainers
Michelle Pattin
Michelle Pattin has over 30 years of experience in the beauty industry, which includes 12 years as a Permanent Makeup Artist and 5 years as an educator. She started her career in aesthetics and quickly developed her skills by providing a variety of services before fulfilling a dream of opening her own business. Michelle Pattin is a Board Certified Permanent Makeup Professional. As an educator, Michelle uses her board approved curriculum to ensure the fundamentals and advanced techniques required for consistent results are provided to her students. Michelle strives for excellence and uses her experience to not only mentor her students but build a personal relationship with them.
Shonna Caddell
Meet Shonna Caddell, trainer for the Michelle Pattin Permanent Makeup Academy and licensed PM artist for over 5 years. Shonna attended the Michelle Pattin Permanent Makeup Academy in 2016. Shonna is passionate about her art and views each design as a live masterpiece. Accentuating each client’s features is her specialty. She has a keen eye for design and passion for enhancing natural beauty using subtle definition, custom cosmetic artistry, permanent makeup techniques, and color theory. Her continued interest in the art has led her to continue her education and perfect her skills. Along with bringing new techniques she has become the resident expert on Lip Blushing. Her willingness to share her experiences and help others in their success is what sets her apart. She thrives on sharing with those eager to learn. These traits are what made her the perfect candidate for joining the academy training team.
About The Courses
Permanent Makeup
Offering fundamentals and advanced courses for permanent makeup in Albuquerque. We offer a full academic program for lips, eyeliner, eyebrows and microblading that is combined with the apprenticeship required by the New Mexico Board of Body Art Practitioners.
This is a hands-on, approved curriculum taught by top performers in the industry.
Basic Fundamentals Course
Permanent Make Up Theory
Needle Theory Using Machine and Hand Tool
Microblading Hair Strokes
Machine Techniques
Skin Anatomy
Color Theory
Working With All Fitzpatrick and Skin Types
Consent Forms, Healing, Medical Release Forms, Etc.
Medical Conditions
Safety and Sanitation
Work on Practice Pads
Approved Sponsors Will Supervise ALL Hands-On Techniques On Live Models
Exam Preparation/Packet Preparation For NM Licensure (Fees not included in course)
Guidance In Obtaining Blood Borne Pathogens/CPR/First-Aid Training (Fees not included in course)
Assistance In Obtaining Apprenticeship For Course/NM Licensure (Fees not included in course)
Kit Valued At Over $1500 (below)
Introduction to Eyeliner, Lips and Brows (1, 2 or 3 areas available)
Your student kit will include the following items:
- White Gel Pen
- Red Sharpie
- Brow Pencils
- Pigment Cups/Rings
- Disposable Headbands
- Cups for Solution
- Pigments
- Anesthetic Creams
- Midas Disposable Hand Tools and Needles
- Grip Tape
Eyebrow Trimmers
- Eyebrow Rulers
- Practice Pads
- Color Wheel
- Micro-Brush Applicators
- Cartridge Needles
- 1 Rook Rotary Tattoo Machine Pen Style Kit (Cordless) ($850.00)
- The Foundation of Fundamental Applications Second Ed and Student Workbook ($229.00)
- Tote Bag w/Logo
What Students are Saying
Be A Model
As a model, our closely supervised students will perform your permanent makeup procedure with a certified trainer. Take advantage of this opportunity at a reduced rate. Sign up today!
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Call 505-890-8678
Our Courses
Permanent Makeup / Microblading Fundamentals
PMU Course Part-Time:
March 4 - April 27, 2024
June 3 - July 27, 2024
PMU Course Full-Time:
October 7-19, 2024
January 13, 2025
Nano Strokes / Tattoo Lightening
Advanced Two-Day PMU Course:
June 21-22, 2024
August 22-23, 2024
Class prices and dates subject to change without notice at anytime.
