Makeup Workshop: Out of This World Fantasy Makeup

Krista D'Agostino

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I'm a Chicago based makeup artist and educator. I love creating, and I equally love working with others to help find the creativity that exists within them. Whether it’s designing, applying, or instructing makeup, my style is always a blend of focus and fun.

I'm available for in person (Chicago area) and online workshops, classes, and private events for folks of all ages and levels. From beginners basic makeup, to body paint, SFX, and more. I've done birthday parties, girl scout camps, company happy hours, and the list goes on. I have a catalogue of preplanned themed workshops and sessions and I also can tailor the experience to your needs.

A little more about me: I’m an east coast born midwest transplant. I grew up directly outside Boston and now reside in Chicago with my husband, small child, and two orange cats. I come from a big, boisterous family and extended circle of loving friends, and carry the sense of joy, playfulness, and community that I grew up with into my work.

The performing arts are something I have been involved with since a young age through dance and drama. I went on to study theater at Boston College. In my early 20s I ran a small fringe theater company in Boston while also performing and directing on many stages.

After moving to Chicago, my passion for makeup design and application was ignited while performing with a storefront theater company dedicated to producing horror on stage. I frequently found myself covered with a great deal of stage makeup and fake blood and the romance began!

I taught myself different skills in face and body paint, took classes when I could, and practiced nonstop. I developed programming in stage and fantasy makeup for young people, and through the art of teaching I continued to improve my craft.

Currently I’m a proud member of the Wigs & Makeup crew at the Lyric Opera where I’ve worked on principal artists, dancers, actors, supernumeraries, and chorus members. I also teach and design at numerous schools and theaters including New Trier High School and Filament Theatre Ensemble.

I love instructing others on how to tap into their inner creativity.