Whether you’re brand new to makeup, want to refresh your skills, or you simply want to learn how to enhance your natural beauty—this course will take you from “Where do I even start?” to "I can’t believe I just did that look myself!"

Each 2-hour class is hands-on, relaxed, supportive, and full of helpful tips, try-it-yourself demos, and lots of laughter. No pressure, no judgement—just beauty, creativity, and confidence-building.

Course Outline:

Week 1 – Makeup Basics & Skin Preparation

• Understanding different skin types and concerns
• Cleansing, toning, moisturising
• Primers: types and purposes
• Colour theory basics
• Hygiene and sanitation practices

Week 2 – Foundation & Complexion Fundamentals

• Shade-matching foundations
• Undertones explained
• Foundation finishes (matte, radiant, natural)
• Application tools: brushes, sponges, fingers
• Concealer placement and correction

Week 3 – Contouring, Bronzing & Highlighting

• Cream vs powder products
• Enhancing natural bone structure
• Sculpting for different face shapes
• Natural vs glam contour looks

Week 4 – Brows: Shaping & Defining

• Brow mapping
• Choosing shades and formulas
• Soft natural brow vs bold defined brow
• Brow grooming + maintenance

Week 5 – Eyeshadow Basics

• Eye shapes and tailoring techniques
• Neutral eyeshadow application
• Blending and layering colour
• Transition shades & depth
• Common mistakes and how to fix them

Week 6 – Eyeliner & Mascara Techniques

• Pencil vs gel vs liquid
• Winged liner, soft smudged looks
• Mascara application for lift and volume
• Lash care and safe removal

Week 7 – Lip Techniques

• Lip prepping
• Liner shaping
• Colour application and ombré effects
• Long-wear techniques

Week 8 – Full Face Look: Natural Day Makeup

• Step-by-step natural makeup
• Product layering without heaviness
• Setting sprays & longevity tips

Week 9 – Full Glam Look + Photoshoot

• Creating a glam evening look
• Smokey eyes, bold lips, highlight/contour enhancement
• False lash application
• Final review, Q&A, photos of finished looks

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

Knowledge

• Understand core makeup products and their functions
• Recognise skin types and choose suitable products
• Apply colour theory to complexion and eye looks
• Maintain professional hygiene practices

Skills

• Prep skin for long-lasting makeup
• Correctly match foundation shades and undertones
• Create balanced, blended eye looks
• Shape and define brows
• Apply full-face makeup for natural and glam looks
• Confidently use brushes and application tools

Confidence & Creativity

• Build personalised makeup routines
• Identify and enhance facial features
• Express creativity through colour and technique

What to bring:

Essential Items

• Notebook & pen for theory
• Personal mirror
• Makeup wipes / micellar water
• Cotton tips, face pads
• Face moisturiser and make up primer if you have one
• Come to the class makeup free

Makeup

• Foundation- liquid and powder
• Concealer
• Neutral or your favourite eyeshadow palette
• Mascara
• Brow product
• Liquid eyeliner and Eyeliner pencils
• Lip liner + lipstick
• Clean makeup brushes and sponges which have been sanitised at the beginning of each class. You will not share brushes.
• Blush and or bronzer

(If you don’t have all these products don’t worry, just bring what you have.)

Provided by Educator

• Practice face charts
• Professional demonstrations

About the tutor:

'I’ve been a makeup artist for over 15 years. My passion for makeup started long before I ever picked up a brush professionally—I was always fascinated with transformation, creativity, and the way makeup can empower people to feel confident in their own skin.

I began my career by experimenting on friends and family, slowly building my skills and discovering the impact a simple touch of colour can have. Over the years, I trained in various techniques, from natural beauty and bridal artistry to bold editorial looks.

What I love most about makeup is that it’s not about changing who you are—it’s about enhancing what makes you uniquely beautiful. My approach is grounded in understanding skin, respecting individuality, and creating looks that feel authentic and wearable.

Teaching became a natural extension of my career. I believe that everyone should feel confident in their routine, whether they’re just starting out or refining their personal style. My Beginners Makeup Course is designed to break down the process step-by-step, empowering students with techniques that are easy, effective, and adaptable.
Makeup is art. Makeup is confidence. Makeup is self-expression. And I’m here to help you discover your version of beautiful.' Daniela

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.