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The Student Becomes the Teacher: Meet Nail Art Instructor Hailey Lee
After graduating from the Nail Studio program at Blanche Macdonald, I was invited by the Director of Esthetics Simona Gozner to come back an instructor to teach classes for nail tech. Blanche...
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Esthetics Grad Cierra Evans Masters the Glow
Meet Cierra Evans, the owner of CICI Esthetics and a graduate of Blanche Macdonald’s Medical Esthetics Program. We caught up with Cierra to hear about her exciting journey to entrepreneurship. From...
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From Vampires to Vergara: Our Inspirational Makeup Director, Todd McIntosh
Todd McIntosh is an icon in the Makeup business. His work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer changed the face (and faces) of the sci-fi/fantasy genre, deservingly winning him the first of two Emmy Awards....
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Executive Director of Fashion Design Tyler Udall: Blanche Macdonald’s Secret...
Executive Director of Blanche Macdonald’s Fashion Design Program Tyler Udall understands why students for his fashion designing courses can be nervous before their first one-on-one meeting with him....
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2 Paycheques Away.. Is Uplifting Spirits and Fostering Community Through...
Imagine the impact of missing two paychecks in a row. Statistics reveal the harsh realities: in 2020, 2095 Vancouverites faced homelessness, with 87% reporting health conditions and 60% battling...
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“Your Vision Is Valid.” From Tanzania to the Treatment Room: The...
Every Esthetician comes to the industry with their own inspiration. For Marieth Kiiza, that inspiration is rooted in memories of the family half a world away from her Vancouver home, and Blanche...
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Vancouver Fashion Week 2024, Award Winner – Ava Gruft is reconceptualizing...
Ava Gruft is one of only two recipients in 2024 of the prestigious Blanche Macdonald Centre Award for Excellence for Fashion Design. Every year, up to three outstanding students are presented with the...
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Movie Makeup Extraordinaire Patricia Murray: “My job as a Makeup Artist is to...
How did Patricia Murray climb to the top of the Vancouver Film and TV Makeup Industry? According to her, it’s quite simple. “I’ve always been willing to pivot, learn and grow the talent I have.”...
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Scouting, Showrooms, and Socials: Ataija Alexander’s Fashion Marketing Career
Blanche Macdonald’s Fashion Marketing program was a great gateway for entering the fashion industry. My favourite part about the Fashion Marketing program was forming amazing connections. From...
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Bahar Kianpour Rocks Vancouver Fashion Week 2024 with a Stunning Graduate...
Bahar Kianpour is one of two recipients of the 2024 of the prestigious Blanche Macdonald Centre Award for Excellence for Fashion Design. Up to three exceptional students are honoured annually with...
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Breaking Barriers: Blanche Macdonald Centre and ACCESS Partner to Empower...
Blanche Macdonald Centre has joined ACCESS (Aboriginal Community Career Employment Services Society) in an exciting landmark initiative! This inaugural pilot project will enhance education and...
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Medical Holistic Esthetician Lauryn Leung: Plan A Perfected
“If Plan A doesn’t work, make Plan A work.” For Global / Medical Esthetician Program Graduate and owner of Clear Complexions, Lauryn Leung, venturing into entrepreneurship at 21 was her Plan A. During...
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Esthetics Grad Cierra Evans Masters the Glow
Meet Cierra Evans, the owner of CICI Esthetics and a graduate of Blanche Macdonald’s Medical Esthetics Program. We caught up with Cierra to hear about her exciting journey to entrepreneurship. From...
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Barber Course to Career: Chris Parfitt Finds Rhyme and Reason in the Chair
Before taking Blanche Macdonald’s Barber Course, Chris Parfitt was often told he was in the wrong profession. It always felt like he was destined for the barbershop chair. “Back in the day, I would...
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From Retail to Wholesale: Carolyn Simms Upgrades Her Fashion and Marketing...
Since I was young, I have had a love for fashion and marketing and knew I wanted to work in the industry. After spending a few years working in retail both as an associate and a manager I decided it...
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Holland Miller Brings Makeup Effects Magic To The Classroom
Holland Miller doesn’t just create Makeup Effects. He creates Makeup Effects Artists. Holland’s resume as one of North America’s leading Makeup Effects Artists speaks for itself. You’ve seen his work...
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Grace Stephenson Finds Financial Success as a Laser Technician
The path to a fulfilling career as a Certified Medical Laser Technician and Certified Professional Esthetician wasn’t always clear to Grace Stephenson. . “Studying at Blanche allowed me to step...
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Redefining Hair Goals: Jess Taylor Sets the Standard for Style
Stylist and Hair Extensions Specialist Jess Taylor always knew that Hair School was in her future. “Ever since I was young, I was the friend getting asked, ‘Can you curl my hair? Can you do my...
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The Ordinary Exclusive Industry Event
We’re thrilled to announce that the skincare experts from DECIEM are returning to Blanche Macdonald’s Atelier Campus for another exciting and exclusive The Ordinary Skincare Event, created...
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Mastering Skincare and Brows with Business Owner Deep Sidhu
Master Brow Artist and Esthetician Deep Sidhu started her journey into the world of beauty on her family’s farm in Punjab, India. “We always had lots of workers and their kids on the farm back home....
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