📍 QT Auckland
📅 Sunday 24 May
⏱ Session Times: 10am and 4pm
🎟 Limited spaces available

Looking good doesn’t have to be complicated.

This three hour workshop is designed for everyday people who want to feel more confident getting ready, whether that's a Tuesday morning or a big Saturday night. 

No intimidating unnecessary techniques, instead, useful skills taught by four of New Zealand's most respected makeup artists.

Join Annalee Kemsley, Gabrielle Houghton, Kasia Stanicich, and Kate Solley for a relaxed, watch and learn session that will change the way you think about your makeup bag.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

• Everyday makeup you'll want to use — simple, quick, and flattering

• special occasion glam that photographs beautifully and still feels like you

• Product and technique tips that simplify things and save you money

Plus enjoy drinks, canapés, and an in-depth Q&A with all four artists.

Take home a curated resource guide and a gift bag to keep the learning going long after the day is done.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who is this workshop for? Anyone who wears makeup and wants to feel more confident doing it. You do not need any experience - this is designed for real people, not industry professionals.

Is this suitable for complete beginners? Absolutely. Whether you have never worn foundation or you just want to refine what you already do, you will leave with skills you can use straight away.

How long does it run? Three hours, including the demonstration, Q&A, drinks, and canapés.

What is included in the ticket? The full workshop experience, a take home resource guide, a gift bag, drinks, and canapés.

Who are the artists? Annalee Kemsley, Gabrielle Houghton, Kasia Stanicich, and Kate Solley - four of New Zealand's most experienced and respected makeup artists, each bringing their own speciality to the day.

Will I need to bring anything? No, just yourself!

Will you be coming to any other cities? For now this event is Auckland only, with two pregnant artists in the mix! But watch this space. If demand is there, we'd love to bring it to other cities again in the future!

Can I attend both the Everyday Beauty and Makeup Artist sessions? Yes! If you'd like to attend both sessions, you're welcome to grab a ticket for each. They are separate events designed for different audiences with entirely different content across both.

If I came to the 2025 event, will this be different? The format you loved last time is back. While some things remain the same, the content and demonstrations have been updated so there will still be plenty of fresh takeaways even if you've joined us before.

Are seats allocated? Seating is general admission. We recommend arriving early to get settled before we kick off!

Is this a one-off event? This is our last event planned - for now! So if you’re on the fence, don’t say we didn’t warn you!

What is the refund or cancellation policy? We are unable to offer refunds or cancellations for this event.

Looking to travel to Auckland for the event - or make a weekend out of it?
We’re excited to let you know that QT Hotels is offering an exclusive hotel rate for Mastersclass attendees. This will be emailed to you upon confirmation of ticket purchase.

Any extra questions? Please contact hello@kasiastanicich.comand we will be able to help you!