GENDER Affirming Make-up
EXPLORE feminine, masculinE & androgynous styles
Wigs
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Make-up
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Character
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Tools
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Products
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Colour Theory
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Make-up Techniques
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Modern Styles
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Hygiene
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Skin Prep
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Wigs - Make-up - Character - Tools - Products - Colour Theory - Make-up Techniques - Modern Styles - Hygiene - Skin Prep -
LEVEL: BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE
DATES: 2026 Autumn dates coming soon!
Make-up isn’t just about looking good - it’s about feeling good. Whether you're trans, non-binary, gender non-conforming or exploring your gender expression, this session is all about helping you feel seen, confident, and completely yourself.
In this 2 hour session with a pro artist in our private studio, we’ll work with you 1-1 to create looks that affirm who you are - from everyday glam, soft natural, masc, fem, or anything in between.
New to make-up artistry? Check out our beginner friendly Media Make-up workshops.
TOPICS:
Prepping the canvas - skincare tailored to your face
Introduction - to makeup products and tools you can use everyday. How to shop with confidence for products if you are unsure, and finding out what the professionals use.
Feminine - learn how to feminize your face
Masculine - learn how to masculinize your face (contour, hide flaws, ‘no make-up’ look)
Androgynous - learn how to achieve a blend of fem/masc. looks
Practise - various make-up techniques (brow shaping, lash extensions, colour correction)
Develop - your own style with make-up that echo’s your personality and vibe!
Design and create - your own look - for every day or your best night out
“For years I was too scared to try make-up cause I thought it wouldn’t suit me. But after training with Amanda, I finally have the confidence to express myself: masc, fem & anything in between!”
FORMAT: 2 HOUR IN-PERSON WORKSHOP SESSION
Begin with a online call to discuss what you want to learn about
Expert guidance and tuition to help you create your ideal look(s)
Private One-to-one guidance in a professional studio setting
Your own set of memory cards to take away for future re-capping
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Confidence with your creativity and make-up products
An better understanding of your face and features
A range of and tips and techniques to last a lifetime
OUR EXPERTs
amanda rochelle (she)
Amanda is an established hair and make-up designer with over 25 years of experience in TV, TVC, Film, Live Event & Photographic make-up. For the past 17 years she has also been an educator and mentor to students and trainees with the ambition to be successful in a competitive industry.
As well as running Make-up United Artists, an agency dedicated to providing excellence in make-up artistry and hairstyling for the screen industries, she has an academy studio in Media City, hosting masterclasses and workshops for beginners and industry pros alike.
CJ Fawn (they)
CJ is MU-A’s nonbinary Social Media Manager; producing content for our socials & website as well as providing tailored media training for MU-A trainees looking to step up their socials.
CJ hosts Social Media & LGBTQIA+ masterclasses & tutoring alongside our Hair and Make-up workshops, and is always happy to help artists grow their online following, boost engagement and develop their social media content.