Disney Character Painting

Character nail art is one of the best ways to set yourself apart from the competition and position yourself as an advanced nail artist.

You don't need to be an amazing artist or have years of drawing experience. This course teaches a proven technique that breaks designs down into manageable steps, allowing almost any nail technician to create impressive character art with practice.

✨ Increase your income with premium nail art

✨ Gain new clients through unique, eye-catching designs

✨ Stand out from other nail technicians

✨ Build confidence in your painting ability

✨ Learn simple techniques that create professional results

✨ Create social media content that attracts bookings

✨ Showcase your skill level and professionalism

✨ Receive lifetime support from Sarah

✨ Gain a fully ABT Accredited Certificate

Many clients choose a nail technician based on the artwork they see online. By mastering character painting, you'll create portfolio pieces that instantly build trust and demonstrate the level of creativity and attention to detail you can offer.

This course isn't about being naturally talented—it's about learning the right techniques that make incredible nail art achievable for everyone willing to practise.

This course is perfect for nail technicians who want to take their nail art to the next level and create standout designs that attract premium clients.

Ideal for:

✨ Nail technicians wanting to increase their prices

✨ Artists wanting to build an impressive social media portfolio

✨ Technicians looking to gain a unique selling point

✨ Students who feel they "can't draw"

✨ Nail artists wanting to improve their confidence

✨ Technicians looking for advanced, in-depth education

If you're prepared to trust the process and practise the techniques taught throughout the course, you'll be amazed at what you're capable of creating.

Sarah Evans has dedicated her career to helping students become exceptional nail artists through high-quality education, attention to detail and a passion for continuous learning.

As a Celebrity Nail Artist and Brillbird Educator, Sarah has worked backstage at New York Fashion Week, collaborated with celebrities and continually invests in advanced training to ensure her students learn the latest techniques and industry trends.

Her teaching style focuses on building confidence, not just teaching product application. She believes that with the right guidance and techniques, anyone can create beautiful nail art—even if they don't consider themselves artistic.

Sarah breaks down complex character designs into simple, achievable steps, making advanced hand painting accessible to every student. Her supportive approach, patience and commitment to perfection have helped hundreds of nail technicians transform their skills and build successful careers.

When you train with Sarah, you're not simply learning to copy a design—you're learning techniques that will allow you to create artwork with confidence and develop your own unique style.

At Manchester Nail & Beauty Academy, we believe great education should leave you with real confidence and practical skills, not just another certificate.

Our courses are designed to teach you the techniques behind the artwork, helping you understand how to break down complex designs into simple stages that can be recreated time and time again.

We pride ourselves on creating a relaxed, supportive learning environment with small class sizes, ensuring every student receives personalised guidance and individual feedback throughout their training.

Unlike many providers, our support doesn't stop when the course finishes. You'll receive lifetime support from Sarah, giving you the confidence to continue developing your skills long after qualifying.

We understand that many students worry they "can't draw" or "aren't artistic enough." That's exactly why our teaching methods focus on technique rather than natural talent. By following the structured process taught on this course, you'll be able to create stunning character nail art that showcases your abilities, builds trust with potential clients and helps you stand out from the competition.

Hundreds of students have trusted Manchester Nail & Beauty Academy to help them start or advance their careers, with many returning time and time again for further training because of our reputation for delivering in-depth, high-quality education that truly makes a difference.

Throughout the course you'll learn how to:

✨ Break complex characters down into simple shapes

✨ Understand proportions and placement on a nail

✨ Build designs layer by layer

✨ Create clean outlines

✨ Add highlights and shadows

✨ Achieve depth and dimension

✨ Improve brush control

✨ Scale character artwork to fit any nail size

✨ Create portfolio-worthy character designs

✨ Photograph your finished work for social media

By the end of the course, you'll have the confidence and techniques needed to create detailed character nail art that helps your work stand out and attracts the clients you've always wanted.

To attend this course, you must have completed a Foundation/Fine Line Nail Art Course.

It is also highly recommended that students complete the Level 2 Hand Painting Course beforehand, as the techniques learned there provide an excellent foundation for progressing into advanced character artwork.

Your course includes:

✔ 4 × Brush & Go Gel Colours

Please Bring With You

(Please order in advance if required.)

✔ White Nail Art Display Tips (available from the academy for £6)

✔ White Display Block

✔ Gel Stirrer

Using professional products and the structured techniques taught throughout the course, you'll quickly develop the confidence to create stunning character artwork that showcases your skills and helps you attract premium clients.

💷 In Person Total Course Fee: £260

 Online Training: £210

✔ Professional Kit Included

✔ Fully ABT Accredited Certificate 

✔ Lifetime Support

This course is an investment in a unique skill that can dramatically elevate your portfolio, attract premium clients and increase your treatment prices.

Character nail art is one of the most effective ways to showcase your creativity on social media, helping you stand out from local competition and encouraging potential clients to choose you over another technician.

Following your training, you will complete 4 case studies to demonstrate your understanding of the techniques and your ability to recreate the designs taught throughout the course.

Once successfully completed, you will receive your fully ABT Accredited Character Hand Painting Certificate, enabling you to gain professional insurance and confidently offer advanced nail art to your clients.

Throughout your case studies, Sarah will provide personalised feedback and ongoing support, helping you refine your brush control and painting techniques until you achieve the highest possible standard.

Our aim isn't simply for you to gain another certificate—it's for you to leave with the confidence and ability to create artwork that genuinely sets your business apart.

No live model is required for this course.

All artwork is completed on display tips, allowing you to focus entirely on perfecting your painting techniques without the pressure of working on a client.

This relaxed approach gives you the time and freedom to practise each stage, refine your brush control and build confidence before recreating the designs in the salon.

This course offers complete flexibility and can be completed either in person at the academy or online from the comfort of your own home.

In-Person Training

Train alongside Sarah in the academy, benefiting from live demonstrations, personalised feedback and a supportive classroom environment.

Online Training

Choose the online option and access your training through an exclusive private Facebook group, allowing you to learn from home at a time that suits you. You can pause, replay and revisit the demonstrations as often as you need while completing your case studies with ongoing support from Sarah.

Whichever option you choose, you'll receive the same expert tuition, lifetime support and fully accredited certificate.

Manchester Nail & Beauty Academy

5 Silverbirch Way

Failsworth

Manchester

England

Monday 5th + 12th + 19th + 26th April 2027(Evening Sessions)

If these dates aren't suitable, please contact us to discuss alternative training options.s.

Morning Session

🕙 10:00am – 12:30pm

Evening Session

🕕 6:00pm – 8:30pm

📞 07731 517754

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