Welcome to The Willow Tree Spa at McDowell Tech. Community College

Where we believe in Learning for Life.  Our students range in ages from fresh out of high school to retired.  All with their own motivation to do more in life.   
You can complete the Esthetic program with in a years time.  We teach the basics of skin care including sanitation, skin histology and physiology, anatomy, skin analysis, ingredient chemistry, hair removal, beauty business and much more. Our simulated spa environment immerses students in hands-on training of classic facials, training on devices currently used in the skin care field and the latest in lash and brow enhancing treatments just to name a few. This is a fast paced certificate program.  Students graduating from this program are prepared for licensure examinations with the N.C. Board of Cosmetic Arts. If you are interested in more information about attending the Esthetic program please call Jamie Smith at 828-659-0439.

We offer Day and Midday class times.  
 
Esthetic Instructors; Jamie Smith, Elizabeth Lytle, Joni Johnson and Jamie Manning

Course information

Day class meets Monday- Thursday 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Requirements for the CURRICULUM program, we take new students twice a year in January and August. 

Semester one (Spring 16 weeks)                 Semester two (Summer 8 weeks)            Semester three (Fall 8 weeks)

COS 119                                                                COS 125 AB                                                         COS 125 BB

COS 120                                                                COS 126 AB                                                         COS 126 BB

Semester on (Fall 16 weeks)                       Semester two (Spring 16 weeks)

COS 119                                                                COS 125

COS 120                                                                COS 126

Midday class is Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Midday class is a CON ED program. The training and information received in our Con Ed program is the same as our Curriculum program. 

You must pass a 10th grade reading test to be approved to attend the Con Ed course. You must have a government issued photo ID AND Social Security Card OR Tax ID Card.

This is a two-part program.

Section one starts August and ends February. You must pass the class and earn 300 hours to advance to section two.

Section two starts February and ends July. You must pass the class and earn 300 hours for a total of 600 hours earned to receive your certificate.

Day and Midday
Both courses have a strict attendance policy. After passing all classes and completing the requirements set by the NC Cosmetic Arts Board, you will receive your Esthetic Certificate from both Day or Midday classes. To complete the licensure process you will then go for State Board Exams, one written (computerized) and one practical (hands on).

You cannot switch between Day and Midday classes after starting.

The process of application is different for each class. Please contact Jamie Smith at 828-659-0439 or via the contact form above for more information.

We also offer Esthetic Instructor training both Day and Midday to licensed Esthetician or Cosmetologist, the class schedule is different from the esthetic course, please call for that information.