Join  the World’s #1
Professional Face Painting Course

A step-by-step course and hands-on guidance from the world’s best face painters + a supportive community to grow with! ​​Gain confidence, refine your skills, and create stunning face paint designs — without the guesswork or frustration

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Watch this video to understand if you are ready for the next step.

6 minutes, which can change your career path

You Don’t Need More Random Tutorials.

You need a path

If you're here, chances are you’ve felt it:
That spark when you see an incredible face painting and think, “I wish I could do that”
That frustration when your brush doesn’t follow your vision
That doubt, when someone asks your rate and you hesitate, because you’re not sure you’re “good enough”
You are creative enough.
You can become a confident, paid professional.
You just need a system that works.
This course is the system — the degree in Face Painting.
Backed by 2,500+ success stories in 100+ countries.

Become a Certified Pro in only 3 months

In-depth learning

The Professional Course

Rated 4.9/5 by over 2,500 students
Pay in full or choose a flexible installment plan 
30 core modules, 45 original designs, 17 evaluation tests
Access to our private library of 40+ webinars
Exclusive access to the private community
90-Day Money Back Guarantee
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Weekly live coaching sessions
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Huge resources hub
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Business skills resources
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Live feedback sessions

Become a Certified Pro in only 3 months

Key Features
Pro Basic
$795
Everything you need to paint like a pro in a self-study format.
PRO Diamond
$2995
Top-tier face painting coaching for serious artists ready to excel.
Pro Basic
PRO Diamond
30 core modules, 45 original designs,
17 skill checks
Exclusive PRO students-only space
Live sessions & group support
1-Year Anytime, Anywhere Access
Personal coach feedback on homework
Professional Certification
E-badge "Professional Certified
Face Painter"
90-Day Money-Back Guarantee
5 Private Live Sessions with Olga
or Simona
💳 Payment plans available for all tiers.
Choose 3 or 6 monthly payments and learn at your own pace.
Limited spots each month, so secure your spot before our coaches fill up.

What is the professional course?

A full certification program that takes you from wherever you are to where you never thought you could be.

It’s more than techniques.

Building actual confidence
Kicking off your career
Owning your professional identity

What is inside:

We'll take you from hobbyist to confident professional.

If you want to become a professional face painter, book paid gigs, or start your own business, this course is for you.

What you’ll learn:

Master Every Technique – Linework, double-dip, one-stroke, sponging, dry brushing, and stenciling
Advanced Design Skills – Learn 45+ professional face painting designs for all occasions
Building a Face Painting Business – Pricing, branding, marketing, and client management
Live Instructor Feedback – Submit your work and get personalised guidance from top artists
Professional Certification – Earn an industry-recognised certificate to boost your credibility
Learn Focal Point Theory – the secret to beautiful, balanced artwork on the face
45 Stunning Face Paint Designs – ready to whip out at your next gig
Complete in 3-6 months –
Learn at your own speed with access for up to 2 years.

What you’ll  get:

Step-by-step lessons – Structured learning designed for real progress
Exclusive face painting templates – Practice with proven techniques and designs
One-on-one feedback from top instructors – Get direct insights to improve your work
Business & branding guides – Everything you need to start a successful face painting career
Professional Graduate badge & certificate – Stand out in the industry with top-tier credentials
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PRO Certified
Certification as Professional Face Painter
Your official proof of expertise, professionalism, and mastery of industry best practices
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PRO Certified
E-badge “Professional Certified Face Painter”
Showcase your certification with a recognizable digital badge — perfect for your website, portfolio, and social media
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PRO Certified
Personal coach feedback on homework
Receive detailed, expert guidance from our certified coaches. Get in-depth critiques and recommendations to take your artistry to the next level

Join the school that believes in you

Who is this course for?

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Beginners who want to skip years of trial and error
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Hobbyists ready to go pro
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Artists who want structure, mentorship, and real skills
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Those who want to get officially certified

Your transformation

Before

You copy designs, but they don’t look right
You don’t know how to price or present yourself
You feel insecure or invisible
You burn out trying to figure it all out alone
You struggle with technique and materials 
You can't find your own style
You don't know how to attract customers, promote yourself, and get highly paid

After

You paint with skill and speed
You will get a Professional Certificate recognised worldwide
You attract better gigs, charge higher rates
You have a portfolio you’re proud to show
You feel confident in your style, your worth, and your career
You will get more customers and become a highly paid expert
Woman painting green face paint on a young boy's face at an outdoor event.
I started my journey at 64 with absolutely zero experience in face painting. From the very beginning, I put my trust in Olga and the IFPS, and I received so much encouragement to take those first, brave steps. My husband and I teamed up. He does balloons, I face paint. And together we turned our new passions into a fun, growing business.

In fact, we paid off the course fee during our very first festival, making $900 that weekend working side by side.

Now, at 70, I’m living my dream. Face painting has taken me places I never imagined, and thanks to IFPS, I never felt alone along the way.
Dottie Kastl
Washington, USA 🇺🇸

Why This Isn't “Just Another Course”
It's a Smart Investment in Your Future

We know.
This is a real investment. It's what you might spend on:

A few weekends out
Another subscription you rarely use
Some impulse purchases that don’t last

But none of those things set you up for a new career.
This course does.

What You’re Actually Gaining

For that price, you’re not just learning how to paint.
You’re walking away with:
A complete career foundation in face painting
In-demand skills taught by global professionals
A portfolio you can proudly share with clients
A certificate that boosts your credibility
Knowledge so you can actually start charging and booking gigs
A clear path from hobbyist to paid artist

Most Students Earn it Back — Fast

Many of our graduates report that they earned back the cost of the course within 2-3 months after graduation.
Why? Because now they know how to:
Paint professionally
Attract better clients
Say “yes” to paid opportunities with confidence
This isn’t a sunk cost —
it’s an income-generating skill set.

From Passion to Profession

You can keep watching random tutorials, doubting your skill, and hoping someone notices your art... Or you can get certified, guided, and recognized as a professional.

The choice isn’t just about money — It’s about momentum.
Ready to build a skillset that pays you back for years to come?

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Before enrolling, I had been face painting for over five years, stuck in a cycle of minimal growth. I relied on free videos and the occasional expensive workshop, never quite knowing how to push myself further.Since completing the Professional Course, my skills — and, even more profoundly, my confidence — have skyrocketed in ways I never thought possible.

The transformation I experienced was nothing short of incredible. The improvement in my technique was visible almost immediately and the positive feedback I received gave me something I’d never had before - belief in myself as a true artist! For the first time, I saw the potential to grow my business with purpose and passion.

What’s changed most is how I see myself. I used to think this could never be a “real” career but now, I know it can be.Making $500 at a recent birthday party was proof of that, a dream come true — painting top designs at a relaxed pace for VIP clients who truly appreciated my art and even tipped me.
Kelley Lynch
Canada 🇨🇦

Your future is waiting

You could keep scrolling social media, wondering how they do it.
Or you could become one of the artists others admire.
With structure. With support. With a global certificate in your hand.

and watch your creativity turn into confidence, income, and recognition.

Get certified as a face painter

The world’s only face painting certification to help you gain clients’ trust, prove your artistry and take your passion to the next level. 

Why get certified?

Your Professional Certification confirms your status as a high-level face painter, opening doors to more opportunities and higher rates. It’s a lasting investment in your career that pays off for years to come.

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Complete the course in as little as 3-6 months
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Unlock exclusive business tools to elevate your career
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Stand out in the industry with credentials clients trust
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Invest in your future as a face painter

We know that investing in your career is a big decision, and we want to make sure it’s one that truly pays off. Face painting isn’t just a creative passion, it’s an incredible opportunity to build a flexible, rewarding career with minimal startup costs and a fast learning curve. Let’s break it down:

Earn back your investment quickly
– Many of our graduates recoup their investment in just one festival weekend or a few well-paid bookings.

Go pro in just 3 to 6 months – Unlike other industries that require years of training, our structured program gets you ready to book paid gigs in a matter of months.

High earning potential – Depending on your location, face painting rates range from $50 to $250 per hour, with opportunities for even bigger income through festivals, corporate events, and special projects.

Increase your rates – Many of our graduates have raised their rates by an average of 30% after completing their training, boosting their income and attracting higher-paying clients.

Minimal investment, maximum return – Traditional live workshops can cost $100–$125+ per session, not including travel and accommodation. With 30 in-depth training modules, our course costs less than $20 per module, making it the best value for mastering face painting at a professional level.

We’re proud to provide a true gateway to financial independence, creative fulfillment, and a thriving career doing what you love.

We’re the course face painters can’t stop talking about

They did it – now it’s your turn

I have zero regrets signing up for the IFPS Pro course.

Amanda Kwong
Professional Face Painter · 🇦🇺 Australia

A few years ago I took a 3-hour course in face painting and thought I was really good — of course I saw others who could do more, but they had it as a full-time job. Last fall I stumbled across the IFPS Halloween challenge, with daily painting and a community that supported and gave tips, which woke something up in me. So I took the plunge and jumped into their Professional Facepainting Course. Magical! I never would have believed there was so much to learn.

Eleonore Törnqvist
Professional Face Painter · 🇸🇪 Sweden

This course has been absolutely amazing and truly transformed my skills. When I look back at my early work from 2018, I can see such a huge difference — now I have the confidence and freedom to create beautiful designs in minutes. Special thanks to Olga and to my wonderful instructor, who continues to inspire me.

Klovnen Abbby
Professional Face Painter · 🇳🇴 Norway

YouTube is a fantastic resource, but it doesn't offer feedback. IFPS gave me what years of self-teaching never could: structured progression, expert eyes on my work, and real accountability. That single difference changed the trajectory of my painting completely.

Kandi Saylor-Lundeen
Professional Face Painter · 🇺🇸 USA

Enrolling in the IFPS Pro Course was a wish of mine for many years. I dabbled in face painting but lacked the confidence to pursue it seriously — this year I took the plunge, and I could not have been happier. Graduating is truly a dream come true. The course gave me the tools I needed to improve my skills and the support to push myself to be better and reach for more as a face painter.

Emily Rosenthal
Certified Face Painter · 🇺🇸 USA

I am so glad that I invested in myself and joined IFPS! The improvement in my work is extraordinary. I'm so proud of all of my painted designs throughout the course, and the feedback from my lovely coach was amazing — really made me think about what makes a design work. Being certified now is an amazing status to add to my portfolio of work!

Rachel Emery
Certified Face Painter · 🇬🇧 England

Prior to IFPS I had been face painting for about 11 years, self-taught as many of us are. Knowing how much I love face painting and how much I love learning, my family all went together and gifted me this course. It honed many skills I already had and brought them to the next level, and made me reevaluate how and why I was doing certain things in my art — having a coach to point out what could be improved changed everything.

Kara Gilbey
Certified Face Painter · 🇨🇦 Canada

After dreaming of joining for years, I finally went for it and I don't regret it! I found a truly caring and incredibly creative community — through the platform, you meet people from all over the world and every skill level, all sharing the same drive to improve. Despite working full-time with a busy family life, I managed to complete the Professional Course in less than six months, thanks to the invaluable guidance of Maud, who helped me boost my skills and refine my technique.

Blandine Colombier
Certified Face Painter · 🇫🇷 France

I'm a full-time mom and someone who loves art. I studied face painting for a year but always hovered on the edge of being unprofessional — I thought I could draw, but lacked detail. I stumbled upon the International Online Face Painting Summit and enrolled, and although the course was a bit difficult at first, I learned professional skills I couldn't find anywhere else. Unlocking each task, from theory onward, changed everything.

Yanling Lin
Face Painting Artist · 🇦🇪 Dubai

I highly suggest joining the International Face Painting School and its community of face painters. It's the best way to grow, connect with your fellow colleagues, share experience, and create wonderful ideas. The curriculum is thoughtfully designed, covering everything from essential brush techniques and color theory to advanced designs, speed painting, and business tips — I even appreciated the chapter on hygiene standards, since it's so important.

Natallia Vaniukova
Professional Face Painter · 🇺🇸 USA

I really enjoyed how much information was in the pro course — the start is a deep dive into all things face paint, looking at the ingredients of different paints, how they behave, and which are best for different techniques. I found this incredibly helpful both in growing my skills but also saving money — I don't need to try every kind of paint anymore. Having Maud guide me along the way, with clear instructions and illustrations on what could improve, kept me focused when I could easily get off track.

Talia Taylor
Professional Face Painter · 🇦🇺 Australia

I had already worked on a few occasions doing face painting and received many compliments, but deep down I felt I could give so much more. I've always been self-taught — countless hours searching for videos and photos, trying to learn on my own. Until one day, I connected with this school. And everything changed. I finally understood what I was missing, and more importantly, what I was capable of.

Maiti Laserna Himpsl
Professional Face Painter · 🇨🇭 Switzerland

Before enrolling in the International Face Painting School, I was completely self-taught. I spent hours recreating other people's designs, trying to figure out how they made everything look so effortless and professional, with no real framework to understand why certain techniques worked. Joining IFPS gave me that framework — and so much more. For the first time, I understood the 'why' behind everything, and my confidence grew with every lesson.

Holly Kennedy
Professional Face Painter · 🇳🇱 Netherlands

I practiced a little at home and bought a few colors, but I realized very quickly that without proper guidance, I wasn't making real progress. The coaching I received changed everything. My coach saw things in my work that I couldn't see myself — and that's what took me from struggling to certified.

Maria-Alexandra Radulescu
Certified Face Painter · 🇷🇴 Romania

Before enrolling I sometimes felt unsure if I was truly doing things the right way. The support, structure and individual coaching I received gave me the clarity, skills and confidence to take my craft — and my business — to a whole new level. The coaching element was invaluable.

Katy Baker
Certified Face Painter · 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Before
After

The course provided me with a clear, comprehensive system and expert guidance from international painters that significantly improved my skills. I gained confidence through valuable feedback and practice, overcoming challenges in butterfly painting, and connecting with the global face painting community even from Hong Kong.

Cheng On Ki
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Before
After

One of my dreams have been to teach the art of face painting, and thanks to the School this dream has now come true! It helped me become more confident in my skills and develop them further.

Kristin Olsson
🇳🇴 Norway
Before
After

The course provided me with expert guidance, innovative techniques, and a wealth of professional knowledge that significantly enhanced my abilities. Now, I feel more confident and proficient, ready to create even more stunning and imaginative designs.

Amwaj Manaa
🇮🇱 Israel

Face painting
course program

Part one
9 modules
Part 1: Business basics:
Professional tools of the trade and best hygiene & safety practices.
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Part two
9 modules
Part 2: Perfecting your painting fundamentals, building a professional kit & professional tips for use on the job.
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Part three
12 modules
Part 3: Implementing what you've learned. 45 design assignments that will perfect your use of the fundamentals, focal point theory and design balance as well as development of your own painting style.
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About the international Face Painting School

We are The #1 Global School for Face Painting Professionals.
We've created the school where creativity meets professionalism and passion becomes a career.
With over 2,500 graduates in 100+ countries, we’ve helped artists from all walks of life go from hesitant beginners to confident professionals.

Our Mission

To elevate face painting into a respected, structured and creative profession  globally.
We guide passionate artists from hobby to mastery through proven education, mentorship, and community.

Our Vision

We guide passionate artists from hobby to mastery through proven education, mentorship, and community.

Meet your expert instructors

Our amazing team of award-winning instructors is here to cheer you on every step of the way. Learn from passionate, world-renowned artists who have helped thousands of students grow their skills and create stunning, unforgettable designs. You’re in the best hands!
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Olga Murasev

Founder & Lead Instructor
✦ Over a decade of experience teaching worldwide
✦ Creator of hundreds of original face painting designs
✦ Specializes in high-detail fantasy and character painting
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Simona Rad

Lead Instructor
✦ IFPS Creative Director and internationally recognized artist
✦ Expert in developing advanced face painting techniques
✦ assionate mentor to emerging and experienced painters
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Eliza Marley

Instructor
✦ World Bodypainting Champion
✦ Internationally acclaimed instructor inspiring advanced & expert artists
✦ Renowned for bold, dynamic designs and expert brushwork

Transform your passion into a thriving career — enroll in the Professional course and start learning today to change your life for the better!

Frequently asked questions

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