Academy by Michelle

Permanent Makeup Course Training

A strong foundation is the key to building a reputable career.
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Academy by Michelle | Albuquerque Permanent Makeup & Microblading Training

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.

Michelle Pattin reviewing curriculum

Meet Your Trainers

Michelle Pattin

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.

Shonna Caddell

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

The best class I have taken.  Very well put together.  I will be referring friends and family to take this class.

Jacqueline

Michelle’s class was such a great experience and such great teaching with tons of information.  Michelle is very educated in her craft and genuinely cares about the students success.

Toni

Everyone is super organized and super knowledgeable. I will forever be grateful for all their help and patience!

Christina

One of the best and most informative classes I have ever taken. I’m so appreciative of the trainer’s patience and mastery in their careers.

Valen

From start to finish, this program was INSPIRING!

Sabrina
Michelle teaching permanent makeup techniques
Shonna teaching permanent makeup techniques
Students taking a permanent makeup class
Michelle demonstrating permanent makeup techniques
Students taking a permanent makeup class
Shonna overseeing student applying Permanent Makeup

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!

Sign Up to Be A Model

Call 505-890-8678

Our Courses

Permanent Makeup / Microblading Fundamentals

PMU Course Part-Time:
March 4 - April 27
June 3 - July 27

PMU Course Full-Time:
October 7-19

Nano Strokes / Tattoo Lightening

Advanced Two-Day PMU Course:
June 21-22
August 22-23

Class prices and dates subject to change without notice at anytime.

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