For individuals
A welcoming starting point whether you are new to makeup, returning to it or exploring a different expression of your style. One-to-one tuition offers space to focus on your own goals.
LJM Education · With Laura Mayers
Makeup & Skin Confidence for the LGBTQ+ Community
Your skin. Your style. Your way.
Explore skincare and everyday makeup in a welcoming space where your own preferences lead the way. With practical self-application and personal guidance from Laura, learn to choose products, care for your skin and create a look that feels comfortable and true to you.
- 4-hour workshop
- 4 CPD hours
- No experience needed
Who it's for
Start where you are. Explore what feels like you.
For LGBTQ+ people discovering makeup and skincare, refreshing a routine or exploring their personal style. Choose individual tuition or learn alongside others in a supportive group.
For community groups
Bring people together for practical learning and shared encouragement. Suitable for LGBTQ+ organisations and community groups seeking an inclusive skincare and makeup workshop.
For workplaces and events
An optional, creative addition to employee-network events, Pride programmes and wellbeing activities. Enquire about workshops, shorter practical sessions or drop-in activities for conferences and exhibitions.
What you'll learn
Understand your skin. Make the look your own.
Build useful everyday skills, with time to practise on yourself and ask questions. Your features, preferences and comfort guide the choices you make.
Get to know your skin
Recognise your skin’s needs and build a simple preparation routine to help makeup feel comfortable and sit well.
Choose products that suit you
Explore textures, coverage and everyday tools so you can make choices that suit your skin, preferences and routine.
Find your colour match
Understand undertones, foundation matching and basic colour correction where useful for your chosen look.
Create an everyday look
Practise a natural base, brows, eyes, cheeks and lips, adapting placement and finish to your own features and style.
Build good kit habits
Learn practical brush care, hygiene and product-handling habits you can carry into your routine at home.
Bring it together with confidence
Complete a wearable look with individual feedback, and leave with techniques you can practise and make your own.
Why learn with Laura?
Professional experience. Personal understanding.
I bring more than 25 years of professional makeup experience across broadcast television and bridal work to my teaching. As a BBC Lead Makeup Artist and educator, I help you make sense of techniques and adapt them to your own face and everyday life.
My approach is practical and respectful. We work with your preferred style, with guidance you can use again at home and space to ask questions without feeling judged.
Guidance shaped around you
Explore the finish and expression you want, with no expectation to follow a particular gendered look or beauty ideal.
Hands-on learning
Practise on yourself, ask questions and receive individual feedback in a respectful, encouraging environment.
Skills you can keep using
Build a routine around suitable products of your choice, with practical techniques that transfer beyond one brand.
Make it work for you
A course that fits your plans
One-to-one or together
Available as one-to-one tuition or a group workshop for up to 10 learners. Sessions can take place at a venue of your choice, subject to suitability and availability. Contact Laura to discuss your location, access needs and preferred arrangements.
Your kit, your choice
You are welcome to bring your own brushes and makeup kit. Starter kits can be provided on request at an additional cost. Please let Laura know when enquiring if you would like a starter kit.
Pricing on application
Pricing is available on application. Your quotation will reflect the course, number of learners, location, venue arrangements, travel and any requested starter kits. Contact Laura for a quotation tailored to your plans.
Ask Laura for a quotationBefore you book
A few things you may want to know
Do I need previous experience?
No. This workshop welcomes complete beginners and anyone who would like to refresh their own skincare and makeup routine.
Will I work on someone else?
The practical activities focus on applying makeup to yourself, with guidance from Laura.
What do I need to bring?
You are welcome to bring your own brushes and makeup kit. Starter kits can be provided on request at an additional cost. Please let Laura know when enquiring if you would like a starter kit.
Will I receive a certificate?
Learners who successfully complete the full four-hour workshop receive a certificate of completion. The full course provides 4 CPD hours.
Can you offer this for our workplace or event?
Yes. Contact Laura about employee networks, community events, conferences or exhibitions. Alongside the full workshop, you can enquire about shorter practical sessions and drop-in activities. Participation is voluntary and focused on personal choice. Shorter sessions are separate from the full four-hour CPD course.
Does this qualify me as a makeup artist?
This course develops personal skincare and makeup skills. It is not a professional makeup artist qualification.
Do I have to buy Tropic or another brand?
No. Product purchases are entirely optional. You can bring your own suitable brushes and makeup kit, or request a starter kit at an additional cost.
Your next step
Find a way to learn that feels right for you.
Enquiring for yourself, a community group or an organisation? Tell Laura your preferred location, group size and whether you are interested in the full workshop or a shorter event session. Include any starter kit request, and she will respond with availability and a personalised quotation.
For workplaces, employee networks & events
Make space for confidence and self-expression.
Celebrate individuality with a welcoming skincare and makeup experience for your LGBTQ+ employee network or wider team. Laura offers practical guidance, space to explore personal style and useful skills participants can take away.
A thoughtful addition to LGBTQ+ employee network events, Pride programmes, voluntary wellbeing activities and staff benefits.
Small-group workshops
Guided skincare and makeup activities, with time to practise and ask questions. A shared experience for employee networks and workplace wellbeing programmes.
Short wellbeing sessions
Focused, practical activities that fit into an away day, staff event or wellbeing calendar. Discuss your available time and preferred theme with Laura.
Conference & event drop-ins
Approachable activities and individual questions for conferences and exhibitions. Plan the format and capacity with Laura to suit your event.
Participation is entirely optional. Everyone can choose how they take part, with no expectation to wear makeup, adopt a particular look or share personal experiences.
A venue that works for you
Sessions can take place at your workplace or a suitable venue of your choice, subject to suitability and availability. Contact Laura to discuss your audience, access needs, available time and location.
Kit options
You are welcome to bring your own brushes and makeup kit. Starter kits can be provided on request at an additional cost. Please let Laura know when enquiring if you would like a starter kit.
Pricing on application
Pricing is available on application. Your quotation will reflect the session format, number of participants, location, venue arrangements, travel and any requested starter kits.
Shorter workplace sessions and drop-in activities are separate from the full CPD course. Ask Laura about the format that best fits your event.
Planning something for your organisation?
Tell Laura about your audience, event and budget, and explore a practical workshop that fits your plans.
Keep exploring
What would you like to explore next?
Build on your skills, try something new or find a little time for yourself. Explore more ways to learn with Laura.
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My Approach to Skincare & Makeup
Good preparation. Individual choices.
Understanding skin and preparing it well is an important part of my makeup teaching. We explore how skincare, product choice and application work together, with attention to each person’s needs, preferences and confidence.
Alongside my professional work, I’m an independent Tropic Ambassador. Its vegan and cruelty-free approach aligns with my personal values, and I enjoy sharing the range with anyone who is interested.
Exploring Tropic is entirely optional. You do not need to purchase Tropic products to attend a course—the focus is on practical skills and understanding what works for you.
Interested in the products I use? You’re welcome to explore my Tropic shop separately—there’s no obligation to purchase anything as part of your course.
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