We recently had the pleasure of hosting an advanced makeup class with Eric J. Allen, mega talented celebrity makeup artist. As a 20 year veteran of the makeup industry, Eric J. Allen has been an integral participant in fashion, print, and product development. Eric’s career has taken him through New York Fashion week, the runways of
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Alumni Spotlight- Robert Padilla
Robert Padilla graduated in 2012 and is currently employed as an assistant at AJF Salon. We caught up with Robert to find out how things have been going since he left Federico. What has been the biggest opportunity you have been given since graduating Federico? My job at AJF Salon has been my biggest opportunity. The
Respect. Inspire. Create.
The intention of RIC is to have the students think beyond the 4 walls of their school, to remind them of their passion and to share in a common enthusiasm for our culture and industry. While students are in school they get so bogged down by the day-to-day tasks that they sometimes forget about what
Theatrical & Prosthetic Makeup Education
Each year Federico students learn theatrical and prosthetic makeup as a part of their regular curriculum to prepare for the Halloween season. We sat down with Sativa Dimas who is heading up the education for these highly anticipated classes in 2013 to get all the “gory” details. What was the inspiration for the look in
Educator Spotlight: Carrie Caluya
Carrie Caluya is heading up our newest program, Barbering. Carrie began her career as a hairdresser 13 years ago during which time she also obtained her barbering license. Having educated for the past 12 years, Carrie makes an excellent addition for our educational team. What inspired you to be a barber? I’ve always wanted
Chalk It Up
Chalk-It-Up! to Sacramento is a nonprofit organization created to benefit children’s arts education and art activities. Funds are raised through an annual chalk art and music festival That has been held each Labor Day Weekend since 1991. The festival features over 200 sidewalk paintings created at the festival by local artists who donate their time,