Elena Maltseva Skill Development & Co
Nail Art Academy
Online nail art courses from a world renown Global Educator, coach and competition judge Elena Maltseva. Study from anywhere in the world, from basic hand painting and mix media to 3D acrylic sculpting.
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Elena Maltseva
Nail Art Educator, Coach, Competition Judge
3-time Nail Art World champion
Having graduated from an arts school, my passion is always miniature. The principles I use for teaching nail art to my students differs from what you might have seen in other manicure schools.

Instead of making students copy my work, I teach them the basic techniques that anybody can understand and repeat. I encourage my students to learn the basics, then I give them a special program combining the simple techniques with complex designs that are easy to complete. Thus, even if you don't have an arts school background, you still can be a great nail designer.

Through the years I have worked with & judged nail competitions with Tom Holcomb, Danny Haile, Trang Nguyen, Alisha Rimando, Antonio Sacripante, Antony Buckley, Jewel Cunningham, Carla Collier, Amy Becker & many more.
Available online nail art courses
From hand painted techniques, gel polish nail art and mix media competition nail art to complex 3D acrylic sculpting designs.
  • Basic techniques
    Should you be a nail artist that wishes to expand your services at a nail salon and learn new techniques, and make your first steps to the nail art competitions - these trainings are for you: Nail Art Treasury, Etching, Stained Glass Effect, Thin Line.
  • Advanced nail art techniques
    Courses for those who already have basic skills. You will learn more advanced techniques and methods that will enable you to create unique designs. Available courses: Mix Media 101, Faces, Applied Art: Pendants
  • Nail art competition techniques
    Comprehensive and advanced nail design courses for those who wish to prepare for international nail championships. These include: 3D Acrylic Sculptured Figure: Woman Image, 3D Acrylic Sculptured Figure: Male Image, 3D Sculptured Acrylic Miniature, 555 Acrylic Fantasy.
Choose the right online nail art course for you
Prerecorded online trainings with video tutorials and step-by-step photos.
Nail Art Treasury
LEVEL: Basic / Advanced
LENGTH: Over 20 hrs. and counting (an ever-expanding training programme)
ACCESS: Forever (one time fee)
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Mix Media 101
LEVEL: Advanced
LENGTH: 18+ hrs.
ACCESS: 6 months
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FACES
LEVEL: Advanced
LENGTH: 19+ hrs.
ACCESS: 6 months
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Applied Art:
Pendants - Cameo Style
LEVEL: Advanced
LENGTH: 10+ hrs.
ACCESS: 6 months
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3D Acrylic Sculptured Figure:
Woman Image
LEVEL: Competition techniques
LENGTH: 22 hrs.
ACCESS: 6 months
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3D Acrylic Sculptured Figure:
Male Image
LEVEL: Competition techniques
LENGTH: 22+ hrs.
ACCESS: 6 months
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3D Acrylic Sculptured Miniature
LEVEL: Competition techniques
LENGTH: 19+ hrs.
ACCESS: 6 months
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555 Acrylic Fantasy
LEVEL: Competition techniques
LENGTH: 25+ hrs.
ACCESS: 6 months
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Advantages
The opportunity to study from anywhere in the world, a personalised approach for each student, and direct feedback from the tutor.
  • The ability to study from anywhere on the planet
    You can study at a convenient time and from any location with internet access and access to your Facebook account – whether on a phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
  • A personalised approach for each student
    Elena Maltseva will help you select an online training course that matches your experience and skill level.
  • Feedback on your work by Elena Maltseva
    Ongoing contact with the tutor ensures effective learning and support.
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