Greetings from Tina The Musical’s Dressing Room

Greetings from Tina The Musical’s Dressing Room

Hi Petar   Looking forward to coming to the academy again to learn some new skills!  I did want to mention that not long after completing the 4 weeks of Film and Theatre wigs module with CBMA I was super excited to get cracking to find work! My main passion was always...

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My working relationship with Mike Leigh spans 25 years

My working relationship with Mike Leigh spans 25 years

As many people know, Mike Leigh never has a script. Mike will improvise and workshop the actors to create the characters and their relationships. In order for the HODs to gather the information they need, we will then all sit down with Mike and the actor to discuss...

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Memories And Learning On Our Makeup Courses

Memories And Learning On Our Makeup Courses

I was searching for notes on my computer and stumbled on saved blogs from many years gone by. They were wonderful to read and also quite upsetting as to how long we have been teaching for and how old I am getting! One blog was about the time “One Direction” came to...

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Another Great Start From Another Great Makeup Graduate!

Another Great Start From Another Great Makeup Graduate!

2021 has been an exciting whirlwind of activity for me so far! I'm incredibly grateful for the support you, CB*MA, and my course cohort have provided since finishing the course. Having a group of people who care about each other even after leaving the school is the...

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My Trainee MUA role on Christine’s latest film

My Trainee MUA role on Christine’s latest film

Working in makeup has always been my dream and as soon as I stepped into Christine Blundell Makeup Academy for the first time, I knew it was the place for me.  Having had a career in HR since leaving university, it was nerve-wracking deciding to take a leap...

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CB*MA graduates chat about their MUA careers so far

CB*MA graduates chat about their MUA careers so far

If you have missed our recent Live chat with our graduates Guy, Alex & Christina, here is your chance to listen to their complete interview online. Full of helpful insights , it is a must see for anyone who wishes to become a Makeup artists.

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