About
NZ’S Leading Makeup Academy
Born in the 2000'sThe Samala Robinson Academy (SRA) is New Zealand’s leading fashion makeup academy that is NZQA accredited. It was established in 2000 by leading New Zealand makeup artist Samala Robinson, who has over 25 years of experience in fashion, film and television.
Samala Set up
Our PassionPassionate about professional makeup and helping students reach their full potential, Samala set up SRA to pass on her knowledge and create a space where people could train through intensive theoretical and practical learning.
NZ’s Top Makeup Artists
CreativitySRA is dedicated to the finest standards in training, creativity and self-expression and has taught some of the country’s top makeup artists. Our comprehensive courses give students the best possible skills training for careers in fashion, cosmetic companies, film, stage and television.
Industry Makeup Artist
Growing AcademyStudents learn from our talented experts, with a curriculum carefully designed to help students uncover and confidently express their creativity. While the academy has grown to offer more classes every year, our class sizes remain small so that our philosophy can stay true.
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“I believe: love what you do and you'll never work another day in your life.” – Samala Robinson, Founder, SRA
Become a qualified professional makeup artist with us
“I believe: love what you do and you'll never work another day in your life.”
– Samala Robinson, Founder, SRA
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NZQA Accredited AcademySRA is NZQA accredited, this means that once you successfully
complete the course, you’ll gain a qualification that is
well-recognised in the industry. -
Student Loan Available &
Fees-Free ApplicableMost students can either apply for student loan or if they are
eligible, they can study for free through the Fees-Free scheme.
Find out if you are eligible at www.feesfree.govt.nz -
Specialised & Intensive
Makeup CoursesSRA is an institution that specialises in teaching
makeup. We offer various intensive programs that will unleash
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Industry-Expert TutorsOur team of educators trains tomorrow’s makeup artists,
fosters their creativity and helps them become masters of their craft,
qualified to a professional, international standard.
They are qualified in adult training so they can adapt their
teaching to suit different learning styles. -
Prestigious Work Experience
OpportunitiesWhile studying at SRA, most students will be offered work-experience
opportunities so that they can gain real-life experience of the industry
while also building their network of professional contacts.
Some of these valuable work-experience opportunities include Miss Universe NZ,
NZ Fashion Week, various fashion shows, client photoshoots and theatrical plays.