Are you ready for a new challenge? Would you like to be a part of an exciting and fast growing profession? Let Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry be your gateway to a new and rewarding career.
Our mission at Chesapeake School of Esthetics is to prepare each student to go into the industry fully equipped to acquire work. This enables the student to obtain employment in the field of esthetics (and / or makeup artistry), by utilizing the skills acquired through the training provided.
Chesapeake School of Esthetics Skin Care and Makeup Artistry offers two vocational training programs:
Program A - 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program (Esthetics)
This program prepares the student for a career as a professional skin care specialist (esthetician).
Graduates of Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry's 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program may find employment in the health, beauty and fashion industries as fully qualified:
Licensed professional Estheticians obtain work in a variety of settings, such as beauty salons, day spas, hotels and resorts, cruise ships, skin care and cosmetic companies, department stores and boutiques. Estheticians may also work as self-employed practitioners in a professional setting or establish a home based practice.
The 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program at Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry has a comprehensive curriculum consisting of 277 hours of solid theory, including the study of anatomy and physiology, bacteriology, sanitation, skin disorders, ingredient and product knowledge, chemistry and nutrition. Our program also includes 323 hours of practical training, which includes the demonstration and supervised study of:
Classes and Curriculum
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to apply for the written and practical Maryland State Board of Cosmetology Esthetics Examination in order to obtain a state license. The 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program at Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry is 600 hours in length. There are approximately 277 hours of live theory/lecture instruction and 323 hours of lab / practical hands-on technique. The entire 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program runs approximately 20 weeks in length.
In order to insure optimal personal attention and supervision, class enrollment is limited to eight students per class. The 1-8 ratio between instructor and student helps the instructor easily identify the needs and capabilities of each student.
Program A - The 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program - School Calendar:
The Winter 2010 class session begins Monday, January 4, 2010 and ends Friday, May 14, 2010.
The Fall 2010 class session begins Monday, August 2, 2010 and ends Friday, December 10, 2010.
Technical and Practical Training
Our training is dedicated to achieving excellence by incorporating both technical and practical methods of instruction into our curriculum. To assure the proficiency and refinement of skills, students acquire practical experience by participating in a student clinic. In the 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program, as training advances, the students will work extensively with the public in the student clinic. Students are under the supervision of the instructor at all times.
Enrollment for this program is extremely limited. Interested candidates must be able to meet all financial and schedule requirements. If you are interested in this program, we require that all potential candidates of this program schedule a preliminary interview to discuss the specifics of this program. During this interview, candidates will receive a detailed school catalog and enrollment form.
Graduates of the 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program are eligible to apply for the Maryland State Board of Cosmetologys Esthetics Examination in order to obtain an state license.
Training at Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry is exciting and complete. Our 40 hour curriculum consists of 13 hours of live theory / lecture and 27 hours of practical experience covering all phases of professional beauty makeup. The step by step hands-on techniques taught by Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry allows students to learn makeup by doing makeup.
Your new skills will help you discover the best looks for yourself and others. Financial rewards can be yours in just weeks by learning this beauty skill. Being a professional makeup artist rests on professional techniques, creativity and motivation. Let Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry be the foundation of your success!
The 40 Hour Makeup Demonstrators Program prepares the student for a career as a professional makeup artist. The program meets two times a week for 5 weeks. Classes are held Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. In order to insure optimal personal attention and supervision, class enrollment is restricted to eight students per class. The 1 - 8 ratio between instructor and student helps the instructor easily identify the needs and capabilities of each student.
Program B - 40 Hour Makeup Demonstrators Program (makeup only) - Class Schedule
Classes are held in the evenings from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. on Monday and Tuesdays. The start and end dates for the year 2010 are as follows:
Monday, May 3, 2010 - Monday, June 7, 2010 (No class on Monday, May 31st - Memorial Day)
Monday, June 14, 2010 - Monday, July 19, 2010 (No class on Monday, July 5th - July 4th observed)
The curriculum at Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry incorporates both technical and practical methods of instruction, including over 50% hands-on technique. Hands-on training is an essential part of every class. Students are under the supervision of the instructor at all times.
To obtain an Enrollment Agreement for the 40 Hour Makeup Demonstrators Program, you may call us at: 410-757-5545 or download a copy from this web site (pdf format). You can find a link at the bottom of this page. Your completed Enrollment Agreement must be submitted with your Enrollment Fee ($100.00). The enrollment fee is payable by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. There will be a 7% processing fee applied to all Visa and MasterCard charges. The Enrollment Fee holds a place in the class session the student has selected. It is for one class session only and cannot be applied towards another class session. If the student moves their initial enrollment date to another class session, the student must re-enroll into the other class. The student will be asked to pay another Enrollment Fee of $100.00. The balance of the tuition will be due in full eight days before the first day of instruction.
Our School and Facility
Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry is located in Arnold, Maryland, just north of Annapolis. The school is 45 miles east of the Washington, D.C. beltway, 50 miles from downtown Baltimore and 5 miles from the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry is equipped with two large classrooms. One classroom is used for theory/lecture, the other is used for demonstration and student clinic. There is also a small break room for the students to use. The school has all modern teaching aids, including supportive audio-visual materials designed to encourage those students who learn visually. A library, with a wide range of learning materials, is provided for use by all students.
Equipment and Products
Students at Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry will use professional skin care products and cosmetic formulations during the course of their study. The school will provide student handouts and lecture notes.
Faculty and Staff
Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry is a Limited Liability Company owned by Betty J. Wilder in partnership with Ardis J. Beaudot:
Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry is open year round except for New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas. The school will be closed December 25 - January 1 for the Holidays.
If class is canceled due to inclement weather, students will be notified prior to class by telephone. Classes will be rescheduled at a later date.
Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry admits applicants who are a least 17 years old, who can present a high school diploma or a copy of their high school transcripts or G.E. D., or can provide evidence of having successfully completed a ninth grade education. If the students first language is not English, they may have to pass the Ability to Benefit Entrance Exam with a passing score of at least 24. All potential students must be a United States citizen or hold a US Visa which authorizes permanent employment in the United States.
Enrollment Agreements can be obtained for the 40 Hour Makeup Demonstrators Program by calling our office at: 410-757-5545 or download a copy in pdf format from the link at the bottom of this page. Enrollment Agreements for the 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program must be picked up in person. We require that all potential students of the 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program schedule a preliminary interview to discuss in detail the specifics of this program prior to enrollment. A catalog detailing all aspects of the school will be furnished to each student. The catalog covers all aspects of the school, including schedule of tuition and fees and methods of payment. An Enrollment Agreement is required by law for each student and must be signed at the time of registration.
Tuition for the 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program is ($8750.00). There is an enrollment fee of ($150.00) which holds a place in class for the student.
Chesapeake School of Esthetics has entered into a partnership with Anne Arundel Community College. Students can enroll directly into this program through AACC. Qualified students may be eligible for federal financial aid through the college. Contact Chesapeake School of Esthetics for further details.
The tuition for the 40 Hour Makeup Demonstrators Program is ($980.00). There is an enrollment fee of ($100.00) which will hold a place in class for the student.
Students must agree to comply with the tuition payment schedule documented on their Enrollment Agreement. Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry accepts cash, personal checks, money orders and Visa and MasterCard as methods of payment. There will be a 7% processing fee applied to all Visa and MasterCard charges. Students must supply their own notebooks, folders and writing materials (approximately $10.00).
If the school closes, cancels or discontinues a course or program, the student shall receive a full refund. Applicants rejected by the school shall be entitled to a full refund of the tuition, enrollment fee.
All fees paid by a student shall be refunded if the student chooses not to enroll in or to withdraw from the school within seven calendar days after having signed a contract.
If the student chooses not to enroll after the seven day cancellation period, but before the first day of instruction, the school will charge the enrollment fee. If after the seven day cancellation period expires, a student withdraws, refunds shall be based on the contract price of the tuition. This refund shall include all fees, except the enrollment fee, and any charges for materials, supplies or books with have been purchased by and are the property of the student.
The minimum refund the school shall pay a student who withdraws or is terminated after the seven day cancellation period has expired, is as follows:
Refunds due a student shall be based on the date of withdrawal or termination and paid within 60 days from the date of withdrawal or termination. For the purposes of calculating refunds, the date of withdrawal or termination is the last day of attendance. The school shall maintain documentation to verify that a refund has been made.
Graduation and Licensing
The student will be issued a graduation certificate, provided they have met the following:
to have completed any class time missed due to absences
to have received a passing score of 75% or higher on all written and practical examinations
to have paid all monies owed the school in full
The diploma will acknowledge that the student has successfully completed all phases of the course. Graduates of the 600 Hour Skin Care and Makeup Artistry Program are eligible to apply for the Maryland State Board of Esthetics Examination in order to obtain a state license.
Employment and Placement Services
Chesapeake School of Esthetics: Skin Care and Makeup Artistry takes placement inquiries from employers in the health, beauty and fashion industries throughout the Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas. The school, by regulation, is not permitted to guarantee employment or salaries, however the school will provide a bulletin board displaying current job opportunities for the students to review and consider.
Forms, Documents & Additional Info:
The CSE Enrollment Agreement for the 40 Hour Makeup Demonstrators Program is available for download in pdf format. To access this download you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. It is free to download by clicking this button: