Introduction to Body Painting, 2-day Beginner's Bodypaint Workshop

Introduction to Body Painting, 2-day Beginner's Bodypaint Workshop

Learn the basic fundamentals and techniques of body painting. All ages welcome to join this creative body paint class. Hands-on training.

By Anja Yamaji

Date and time

September 14 · 9am - September 15 · 5pm CDT

Location

Anja Yamaji Art School

2101 W Clarendon Drive Suite 200B Dallas, TX 75208

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 1 day before event
Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

  • 1 day 8 hours

Introduction to Body Painting - Beginner's Bodypaint Workshop


Skill Level: Beginner's

Description:

This bodypaint workshop is taught by Anja Yamaji, who is known for her award-winning body paint and headdress designs. She will teach you the necessary skills to develop into a successful body painter. Find out how professionals stock and organize their body paint makeup kits. Master the proper usage of brush, airbrush and sponge. Work with a variety of industry standard paints, pasties, mediums, stencils, adhesives, body bling, etc. You will learn usage of color, placement of design elements, and how to create depth with highlight & shadow. We will also discuss time management and business opportunities as a freelance artist.

Class format: Combination of demonstration, discussion, and hands-on practice. You will follow the instructor, step-by-step, to re-create the looks in real time.

Since class time is limited, we will focus on face and upper body only.

Leave this workshop feeling empowered, confident, and excited to apply what you have learned.

Daily classes run from 9:00am-5:00pm.

Workshop Curriculum, Day 1: Introduction to Bodypainting

Kit insights, product knowledge, color theory, DO’s and DON’Ts, introduction to airbrush. Learn a variety of fundamental styles & techniques applied in patchwork across the body.

Bodypaint Curriculum, Day 2: Sugarskull Look

With the growing awareness and popularity of Dia de los Muertos makeup looks, it’s important for body painters to understand the history and culture behind the Catrina or sugar skull look. Learn how to paint the core design elements of a classic sugar skull look and learn ways to add your own style.

This workshop includes:

  • ALL materials provided
  • ALL tools provided
  • Info sheets for reference
  • Light snacks and drinks

What you need to bring:

Students are required to bring their own model. If needed, Anja can provide a model for $50/day. Please send her a message to request a model.

Learn how to work with a variety of professional-grade brands as Ben Nye, Cameleon, Hybrid, Iwata, Mehron, Paasche, Proaiir, Wolfe and many more.


1-on-1 Training and Private Classes:

Contact Anja to schedule a 1-on-1 training session or a private group class for you and your friends.

Corporate Team Building Classes:

Anja also offers corporate team building classes in accordance with your company's goals. She will customize each workshop to your requirements. Her studio space provides a creative and serene atmosphere to promote free exploring and communication. Please contact Anja for a complimentary consultation.


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Click on the links below for resources, workshops, and to connect with Anja on social media:

What others have to say:

  • "This class is AMAZING! Anja does a great job of teaching students all kinds of tips and tricks on how to make beautiful body paintings. She is very patient and knowledgable and is great at leading you through the process. I would definitely recommend taking her class if you are interested in this type of art form." - Diana Reth
  • "This workshop exceeded my expectations! Anja is a fabulous professional sharing with her students her knowledge, techniques, and many tips in an efficient and direct way to accomplish the objective of the projects. Thank you so much for everything, especially for your genuine patience with me. I would highly recommend her to anyone interested in learning this wonderful art." - Velkeys Mayfield
  • "I flew in from out of town to take Anja's bodypaint class which was very much to my liking. Anja was cleary knowledgeable and able to pass on that information in a well organized manner. Anja shares best practices and her passion for teaching is obvious. I highly recommend this workshop." - Melinda Jih

Take a look at a selection of Anja's bodypaint portfolio:

"Texas Bodypaint Competition", 2016 - 3rd place:

"Texas Bodypaint Competition", 2017 - 1st place:

"Jan Tana Bodypaint Revolution", 2019, 3rd place:

Pictures of past bodypaint workshops:

Studio Membership Program:

Are you looking for an on-going art mentoring program? Then Anja's Studio Membership is for you. The program supports your growth as an artist by providing access to a variety of tools and a shared creative space for you to work on your own creations and art projects. It includes mentoring by Anja Yamaji to ensure that you are empowered to complete your projects with ease and confidence. It also offers you a 20% disount on all of Anja's weekend workshops.

Organized by

Anja Yamaji was born and raised in Hamburg, Germany. In 2003, she moved to Los Angeles, then jumped to New York in 2004 to grow as an actress and artist on both coasts. She set up her Dallas art studio in 2006 to focus on growing the versatility of her portfolio in a serene atmosphere. After attending the Academy of Freelance Makeup and working at New York Couture Fashion Week in 2011, Anja was selected to fly to London Fashion week in 2012 to work backstage with show designers such as KTZ, Jean-Pierre Braganza, Fyodor Golan and Lucas Nascimento as a makeup artist. She subsequently took the opportunity to work at New York Fashion Week in 2012.

Anja then fell in love with body art, refining her skills at competitions such as Living Art America in 2013 and Texas Bodypaint Competition in 2016. For NYC Bodypaint Day, Anja showcased her talent for German TV, and at the Flesh Art Show in New Orleans, Anja found out just how healing body art can be for a human canvas; to bring beauty out on a vulnerable body could truly connect a person with his or her worth in this world. She was primed to win third place with Breanna Cooke at Living Art America 2017, first place as a solo artist at Texas Bodypaint Competition 2017, first place assisting Breanna Cooke at Texas Bodypaint Competition 2018, and 3rd place at the Jan Tana Bodypainting Revolution in Columbus, OH, 2019.

Today, Anja hosts workshops for headdress design, beauty makeup, acrylic painting and bodypaint for all skill levels. She instructs at CMC Makeup School and has exhibited her resin artwork and prints in collections such as LuminArte Fine Art Gallery and Roche Bobois in Dallas, TX. For spiritual connectivity with her community, she creates healing jewelry that she proprietarily blesses for individual clients' health and well-being.

Anja is a certified Chromatologist and incorporates the healing powers of color in all of her artwork.

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