Makeup Workshops
Award-winning makeup workshops — for the Shy of Makeup.
Most women were never properly taught makeup. They learned from their mum, a friend, or by themselves.
Shy of Makeup is our answer to that — building confidence through your relationship with makeup, one session at a time.
Does this sound like you?
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You’ve only ever been taught makeup by your mum, sister or friend.
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You don’t have time for complicated routines.
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You're not sure which products are right for you.
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You're intimidated at beauty counters.
You're not alone. Most women have never been taught by a professional makeup artist.
What Our Customers Say
I had a makeup one-on-one workshop with Katie and I could not be happier. She is very knowledgeable and personable, and took the time to tailor our session to my tastes and needs. Highly recommend!
Such a fun experience! Perfect for a hen party. We all had a lot of fun. Highly recommend!
I booked this as a birthday treat for my daughter and honestly I think I got more out of it than she did. We've never really done anything like this together and it was just a really lovely few hours. The teacher was so relaxed and funny — neither of us felt silly for not knowing what we were doing.
What is Shy of Makeup?
We noticed that most women felt intimidated by makeup. They wanted to look polished and put-together, but the tutorials were overwhelming, the products confusing, and the time required unrealistic.
So we created a different approach. One that strips away the noise and teaches you exactly what you need to know—nothing more, nothing less. Just a friendly teacher, your face, and five minutes a day.
With a 100% success rate.
Tried, tested and refined so that anybody can do it.
The average woman owns 40. We'll show you which ones you actually need.
Choose Your Workshop
Group Sessions
Ideal for:
- Hen parties
- Mother & daughter days
- Friends wanting to learn together
One-to-One Mentoring
Ideal for:
- Women who feel shy
- Anyone wanting a routine tailored completely to their face, lifestyle and makeup bag
- Busy women who want fast, focused learning without the group setting
Makeup Made Simpler
A simple 5-minute daily routine
Learn a quick, repeatable routine that fits into your morning
How to choose the right products
Understand what works for your skin type and budget
Basic application techniques
Master the fundamentals with easy-to-follow steps
Confidence to experiment
Feel empowered to try new looks in a supportive environment
Why Learn with Us?
Discover the benefits of learning with us
Friendly Teachers
Your products, not ours
Built Around You
Anyone can learn our routine
Based in the heart of Bath
Feel more confident
View all our Workshops
"Award -Winning" Confidence Makeup Lesson
View WorkshopGroup Makeup Workshop (Most Popular)
View WorkshopPro Ageing - A Positive Outlook on Makeup and Skin
View WorkshopHen Party - Sparkly Party Eyes Lesson
View WorkshopGet the glow - Skin-Focused Lesson
View WorkshopMother and Daughter Workshop
View WorkshopDraw the line - All About Eyeliner and Eyes
View WorkshopHow booking a workshop works...
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1Purchase your workshop here and you'll receive a confirmation email straight away. For large groups its best to contact us via email first to make sure we can accommodate your group on that day.
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2Simply reply to your confirmation email with a date and time that suits you and we'll get it locked in.
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3You're all set. We'll confirm your appointment and send everything you need to know before your lesson.
Some of our Beautiful Clients
Frequently Asked Questions
None at all. We've taught complete beginners through to women who've done their makeup the same way for 20 years and want a fresh start. We meet you exactly where you are — no experience needed, no judgement ever.
This is exactly for you. The whole reason LittleLAB exists is for women who feel a little shy about makeup. Every teacher we have is chosen for their warmth and patience as much as their skill. You will not feel judged here.
We'll build you a simple 3–5 minute daily routine from scratch — covering skin prep, base, eyes, brows, cheeks and lips. Everything is tailored to your face, your skin type and the products you already own. You'll leave knowing exactly what to do every morning.
No. We work with whatever you already have. We've seen over 4,000 makeup bags and we've never met a kit we couldn't work with. If there's something genuinely worth adding to your routine, we'll tell you honestly and without any bias toward particular brands.
Once you've bought your workshop you'll receive a confirmation email straight away. Simply reply with a date and time that suits you and we'll get it confirmed. It's that straightforward.
We understand plans can change. Our cancellation and rescheduling policies vary by course and are designed to be as flexible as possible. Please review the specific terms on the course page or contact us to discuss your situation.
Yes — it makes a brilliant gift for a birthday, Mother's Day or just because. Purchase online here.