1950s Vintage Hair & Make-up ๐
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Join vintage stylist, Miss Lee, to learn how to create the iconic 1950s look.
Pump up the volume and learn to do a brick set and brush it out to make the beautiful waves of 1950s retro hairstyles.
Applying the bold lip, winged eyeliner, and perfect flawless base... are all elements of the iconic pin-up look!
During this 4-hour event participants will:
- learn to use hot rollers and put your hair in a brick set,
- discover the best tools and supplies for the job,
- creating the brow, winged eyeliner and gorgeous eyes,
- putting on luscious voluminous lips, plus cheeks and beauty spots,
- how do you brush out your set and style big beautiful waves?
Why not get a friend or two together and enjoy a get-together?
Our Vintage Hair and Makeup workshops are a fabulous and fun-filled way to create memories with friends and loved ones. Miss Lee will take you through iconic makeup and/or hair styling while looking at the social and historical impact of the time on these styles.
Rather than a look-and-learn approach, these are hands-on classes where you will learn the techniques to transform yourself! Pull on your glad rags, grab some friends, and take part in the loveliest afternoon that you could imagine.
Details
You will learn
- 1950s make-up
- Setting your hair in curlers
- How to brush out a brick set
You will get
- A glamorous new look
- A morning, afternoon or evening of fun and great company!
Appropriate for
Vintage vixens, retro lovers & anyone who wants to build their confidence.
Preparation
What to bring
- BYO cosmetics. We'll let you know in your confirmation email what make-up you'll need.
- BYO hair brush and comb.
- Feel free to bring drinks and nibbles to enjoy with your new friends!
What to wear
Wear something utterly gorgeous! But don't wash your hair on the day or the day before. Clean hair is really hard to work with.
Planning a Private Event?
From corporate team building to birthdays and hen's parties, Thread Den can tailor a private hair & makeup courses experience for your group.
Your Teacher
Thread Den
2417 reviewsLearn to sew, craft and create with Thread Den, located on Melbourne's vibrant Brunswick Street in Fitzroy. Since 2007, we've spent almost 20 years helping students start from the very beginning, level up their skills, and find their own unique style.
Coming to Thread Den feels like learning from a friend, a super nice, clever one, alongside a small group of fellow sewists. Everything you need is right there waiting for you: lovely big cutting tables, smooth-running Janomes with plenty of feet and accessories, inspiring resources, and friendly people to chat to along the way.
Your teachers bring years of experience, their own labels and businesses, and a genuine love of sharing their skills and craftsmanship with you.
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
Youโre welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 1 day before class starts. An admin fee of AU$35.00 applies.
- A transfer can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
- A credit note can be requested 4 days before the class starts. An admin fee of AU$10.00 applies.
No changes will be allowed after these times.
Terms & Conditions
Attendance & Preparation
Taking part in a workshop at Thread Den is fun, and we love teaching people our craft, but it''s your responsibility to clear your diary for the session(s) you''ve booked, especially if your course runs across multiple weeks. To finish your project, you''ll need to attend every session and arrive on time. Unfortunately, we can''t go back over material already covered, as it wouldn''t be fair to your fellow participants.
Please bear with us on this next point: our workshops and courses are usually booked out weeks in advance, so it isn''t always possible to simply move you into another session. If a suitable class is running and has space, we''ll try to offer you a discounted spot to help you catch up. If that''s not an option, you may need to book a private lesson to stay on track.
We also won''t chase you up to confirm you''re coming to class or that you have the right supplies. Most workshops require you to bring your own materials; we only offer a supplies kit at an additional cost for the Sewing Basics 3 Week Course. If you''re ever unsure what to bring, just email us at info@threadden.com and we''ll point you in the right direction.
We want you to love what you make just as much as we do, so please take our fabric recommendations seriously. Choosing a fabric suited to a more advanced skill level can make the experience frustrating rather than fun.
We do our best to answer common questions in each workshop description, but please don''t hesitate to email us with anything else. And we''d genuinely love to see the fabric you''re considering, we''re always happy to point you toward our favourite fabric and haberdashery suppliers.
Thanks for reading through the finer details, we appreciate it.
Our cancellation and refund policy is presented during the booking process.
Medical Events
Your safety and wellbeing are important to us. We reserve the right to make decisions necessary to protect the safety of all participants, this may include calling an ambulance on your behalf and at your expense.
Course Cancellations
- Classes are subject to sufficient enrolment (usually a minimum of 2 participants).
- We reserve the right to cancel any scheduled course.
This policy is also available on our website: threadden.com/about/bookings-and-cancellations-policy
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