Group Makeup Workshop (Most Popular)
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About this Workshop
Our Group Makeup Workshop brings together the fun of learning with friends and the real, practical teaching our "Shy of Makeup" approach is built on. Whether you're a total beginner or just want to feel more at ease with a brush in your hand, this is a judgement-free space where everyone works at their own pace — on their own face.
What happens: One of our expert makeup artists guides your whole group through a complete look, step by step. Everyone works on their own face, so you leave with real skills — not just a demonstration you watched from across the room.
Duration: A full session of hands-on learning, giving everyone time to work through every step properly.
In-store: Join us at our beautiful studio in the heart of Bath at 20 Broad Street (Next to the YMCA)
Bring your makeup bag: Come with your own products and we'll work with what you have. No need to buy anything new.
Ideal for: Beginners, birthdays, hen parties, or any group of friends who've always wanted to actually learn makeup properly.
What you'll learn: Skin prep · Primer · Brush basics · Flawless base · Eyes · Brows · Cheeks · Lips
Why book: We've taught over 8,000 women using these same techniques — and every student leaves with a look they can recreate at home, again and again.
£65 per person · Groups of 4–14
If you'd like to book a group workshop, please get in touch in advance and we'll take it from there.
What is Shy of Makeup?
We noticed that most women felt intimidated by makeup — not because they couldn't do it, but because nobody had ever properly shown them how. Not for their face. Not for their life. Not without making them feel judged.
Most women were never properly taught makeup. They learned from their mum, a friend, or spent hours watching someone else's face on YouTube. None of that was ever about you.
Shy of Makeup is our answer to that. For over 14 years we've been teaching women a simple daily routine that actually fits their life — not someone else's. No pro techniques. No expensive products. No judgement. Just a friendly teacher, your face, and five minutes a day.
— The Shy of Makeup Philosophy
How to book your workshop...
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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.
Want to check availability before you buy? Drop us a message and we'll come straight back to you.
Reviews
Birthday gift from husband
"I'd been putting this off for years if I'm honest. I'm in my late 40s and felt a bit silly not knowing how to do my own makeup properly. But from the minute I walked in I felt completely at ease. She didn't make me feel judged at all — just got straight to work on what would suit me. I've done my makeup every single morning since and it takes me about 6 minutes. That might not sound like much but for me it's been a real confidence boost."
Sarah M, Bath
Could not be happier
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!
Fiori
Teenage daughter approves
We worked through everything using my own products which I didn't expect, and I left with a routine I actually understand. My teenage daughter can't believe the difference and that's honestly the best review I can give.
Debbie, Bristol
Frequently Asked Questions
No experience needed at all. We've taught complete beginners through to women who've been doing their makeup the same way for 20 years.
If you've ever felt intimidated by a makeup counter, watched a YouTube tutorial and felt completely lost, or you were taught by your great aunt — this lesson was made for you.
Absolutely. Drop us a message and we'll come straight back to you with available dates and times before you commit to anything.
Yes — it makes a brilliant gift. Simply purchase online and let us know at checkout or by email that it's for someone else. We'll then help you arrange a time and date.
We'll build you a simple 3–5 minute daily makeup 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.
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.
No. We work with what 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 worth adding, we'll tell you honestly and without any sales pressure.
Tutorials are built around the artist, not you. Our lesson is built entirely around your face, your products and your lifestyle. There's no pause button needed and no translating someone else's technique onto your own features.