On campus. Hands on. Your next step.
Eye makeup from soft eye shadow looks to intense, dramatic smoky eyes.
First, the practical details
A clear view of the time, cost and commitment helps you decide. Start here, then take a closer look at the classroom.
The most current dates are always on the registration page; this schedule syncs with a short delay.
The class, made clear
The techniques covered in this class, from primary soft looks to intense dramatic effects.
Read the eye.
Understand each eye shape before choosing color and technique.
Choose with purpose.
Pair colors and tools with each eye color and shape.
Define and intensify.
Move from soft shadow looks to intense, dramatic smoky effects.
In their own words
Read what students have shared about their AIM classroom experiences.
Ms. Sanah's teaching style was patient, encouraging, and supportive.
I took the Get Glammed class and loved it!
Selected excerpts from public Google reviews, checked September 13, 2026. Individual experiences vary.
Chicago-area students. Des Plaines classroom.
Looking for a makeup class near Chicago? Eye to Eye takes place at Art Institute of Makeup in Des Plaines, not at a downtown Chicago campus.
As a division of New Age Spa Institute, AIM connects focused makeup education with an established local beauty-school community. Start with the program that fits your background and goals.
Check your route for the day and time of class. Travel times vary.
Attend this hands-on class in Des Plaines. Check the class date and your travel plans before enrolling.
Use the campus address for live driving or transit directions. Contact us about parking, building access and your first-day arrival.
Arrange a tour or ask about Open House. Bring your questions about the classroom, products and program requirements.
Need a broader starting point?
If your goal includes skincare education and a licensing pathway, ask about New Age Spa Institute's esthetician program. Its published curriculum includes makeup education within a broader course of study.
Before you enroll
Still weighing your options? Talk to our team about your background and goals.
Eye to Eye is listed with 8 CE hours. Contact us to confirm how it applies to your license renewal.
AIM's FAQ lists payment plans and says financial aid is not currently provided or accepted. Ask for the current terms, deposit, installment dates and full cost for your class.
Request the current attendance and make-up class policy before enrolling. Confirm whether a missed session can be rescheduled, whether fees apply and how it affects completion.
Contact us to confirm which products are provided in class and whether you should bring your own kit.
No. A school completion credential and a state professional license are different. Contact us about the program's entry requirements and review the current Illinois requirements for the services you intend to offer.
Those inclusions are not confirmed for this program. Ask about photography arrangements, permissions to share classroom work and any career support available. Enrollment does not guarantee employment.
Your next chapter in makeup
Build a broader foundation or focus on a specific skill. Explore in-person learning at AIM in Des Plaines, near Chicago.
A broader curriculum. A structured training path.
Certification program Build your foundation 60 hours
A broad makeup curriculum, from color and complexion to bridal, photography and corrective techniques.
For licensed estheticians & cosmetologists.
Confirm availability with our team
No class date is scheduled yet. Contact us about the next start and we will let you know when new dates are published.
Ask about enrollment →Sat & Sun
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Certification program Develop your artistry 60 hours
An advanced curriculum exploring sculpting, photography makeup and creative looks.
Basic makeup certification and experience required.
Next date to be confirmed
No class date is scheduled yet. Contact us about the next start and we will let you know when new dates are published.
Ask about enrollment →One area of artistry. A closer look at the technique.
Classic lash extensions 12 hours
A two-day, hands-on beginners’ course in classic eyelash extensions for licensed estheticians and cosmetologists.
Latest availability on the registration page
Start anytime, study online
Makeup basics
Learn the basics of makeup artistry, or refresh your fundamentals as a professional, for salon, spa and freelance work.
Latest availability on the registration page
Start anytime, study online
Bridal & photography
Expand your makeup business into bridal and photography makeup, and learn how to succeed in those areas.
Latest availability on the registration page
Start anytime, study online
Concealer & highlight 2 hours
Master concealing and highlighting in a self-paced continuing education course for licensed estheticians and cosmetologists.
Instant online access
Start anytime, study online
Special-occasion makeup
Develop statement looks with defined eyes, cut creases, pigments and polished lips.
Next date on the registration page
Start anytime, study online
Brows
Make brows your specialty: brow mapping, shaping, tinting and lamination, without permanent or invasive procedures.
Next date on the registration page
Start anytime, study online
Eyes & definition
Eye makeup from soft eye shadow looks to intense, dramatic smoky eyes.
Next date on the registration page
Start anytime, study online
Complexion
Pro strategies for a glowing, smooth, camera-ready complexion on every skin tone and type.
Next date on the registration page
Start anytime, study online
Brows & lashes
Brow and lash services for professionals: shaping, perming, tinting and lash lifts, with theory, demo and hands-on practice.
Next date on the registration page
Start anytime, study online
Lips 2 hours
Understand and enhance lip structure, tone and color in a self-paced continuing education course.
Instant online access
Start anytime, study online
Not sure which path fits? Entry requirements vary. Talk through your experience and goals with our team.
Dates come from the school schedule and update automatically. Confirm current availability and entry requirements with our team.
Let's talk about your next step
Confirm your eligibility, get the full tuition details and find a class that works for you.
