Want to learn face painting?
You always can
At FBFX Academy you'll find over 30 online face painting courses, from your first butterfly to film-ready special effects. Learn where and when you like, with guidance from a makeup artist who does this work every day.
How does FBFX Academy work?
FBFX Academy is the online learning platform of SchminkenGrime.nl, with over 30 video courses on face painting, makeup and special effects. You choose a single course with lifetime access, a value bundle or an All-Access subscription for everything at once. Every course consists of videos you can watch on any device, exactly when it suits you.
Learn whenever you like
No fixed dates, no rush. Watch the lessons at any time, pause whenever you want and repeat as often as needed.
From basics to SFX
Over 30 courses for every level: start with the very basics and grow towards one stroke, animals, Halloween looks and professional SFX.
Learn from professionals
Thirteen instructors who work in the industry themselves, led by Linda: makeup artist on film sets, teacher and examiner. No tricks, just techniques from real practice.
Prefer to practise for free first?
Not ready for a full course yet? Here's how to try face painting for free.
Free four-part mini series
A daily email with techniques, videos and step by step examples (in Dutch). Includes free face paint cards to start practising right away.
Free technique lessons
Prefer single lessons on dots, sponge work, one stroke and more? Our blog lessons (in Dutch) are free to use, no sign-up needed.
Free trial lesson at FBFX Academy
Want to see and feel what a real course is like? Create a free FBFX Academy account and follow a trial lesson (in Dutch), no payment needed.
Featured: our most popular courses
From children's parties to Halloween and film-ready wounds: these three courses are where most students start.
Children's Face Painting Basics
The perfect start for parents and beginning face painters. You'll learn the basic techniques (taught in Dutch) to handle any children's party.
Special Effects Make-up Basics
Wounds, scars and film-ready effects in 30 lessons (taught in Dutch). For anyone who wants to go beyond face painting.
Carnival Face Painting Course
Learn from the Sôkkertantes how to paint party-ready carnival looks (taught in Dutch), from quick and simple to full-face designs.
About Linda and the instructors
I'm Linda, makeup artist, teacher and founder of SchminkenGrime.nl and FBFX Academy. For over 15 years I've worked as a makeup artist on film sets, in theatres and at events, and I train makeup artists as a teacher and examiner for the Dutch vocational programme Allround Make-up & Hair Artist.
And I'm not alone in the Academy: thirteen instructors from the industry share their specialities there, from children's face painting and one stroke to lifecasting and special effects. So you learn every technique from someone who works with it every day.
professional makeup artist
and vocational examiner
from the industry
Wat cursisten zeggen
Van ouders die net beginnen tot professionele visagisten: dit zeggen cursisten over de cursussen, tutorials en begeleiding.
Duidelijke tutorials!
Als moeder van twee jonge kinderen wilde ik graag schminken leren. Dankzij Linda's duidelijke tutorials en fijne producten is het super makkelijk geworden om mijn kinderen van de leukste designs te voorzien.
Ik ben een blijvertje!
Hier heb ik diverse opleidingen gedaan en doe ik mijn bestellingen. Het is en blijft een fijn bedrijf met alles erop en eraan.
Van passie naar carrière
Dankzij FBFX Academy heb ik mijn passie kunnen omzetten naar een succesvolle carrière. De cursussen zijn ongelooflijk gedetailleerd en de begeleiding is persoonlijk.
De gratis cursus is een aanrader
Duidelijke website, veel keuze, snelle service en goed verpakt. De gratis 4-daagse cursus die ze aanbieden is echt een aanrader.
Frequently asked questions about learning face painting
Everything you want to know before you start learning face painting.
Can I learn face painting without any experience?
Yes, absolutely! The basics courses are made for beginners: everything is explained step by step, including how to hold a brush. Not sure yet? Create a free account and follow a free trial lesson first, then you'll know right away whether it suits you.
Can I follow the courses wherever and whenever I want?
Yes. Every course consists of videos you can watch at any time, on any device. Pause, rewind and repeat a lesson as often as you like, with your phone right next to your face paint. If you buy a single course, you keep lifetime access to it.
Can I buy just one single course?
Yes, you buy a single course once and keep lifetime access to it. Want to follow more courses? There are money-saving bundles and an All-Access subscription for everything at once. The pricing page shows all options side by side, and you can always try for free first.
Can I start without a cupboard full of materials?
Yes. For your first lessons, a little water-based face paint, a brush and a sponge are enough. Every course lists exactly which materials you need. Want to get it right in one go? Have a look at our starter sets; they contain everything you need to start practising right away.
Can I follow everything completely online?
Yes, you follow all courses fully online, exactly when it suits you. We currently don't plan fixed course dates at our shop in Vught, the Netherlands. And if you get stuck while practising, feel free to ask your question via WhatsApp; we're still happy to help you along.
Ready to get started?
Start learning face painting today, right from your own kitchen table.