Looking Good in Ancient Egypt: Makeup (Small Class!)
While other ancient cultures painted themselves for mourning, praying or war, the ancient Egyptians invented makeup and wigs over 4000 years ago for beauty's sake alone. Join us and discover the secrets of ancient Egyptian cosmetics.
Ilene Sennuwy Springer
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(190)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursHomework
There is no homework except to gather the items needed to put on makeup. I will send students a list beforehand.Grading
Retake the quiz and see how well the student has absorbed the material.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
💥 For Older Students
The ancient Egyptians invented stylized makeup 4000 years ago - before anyone else in history. Women, men - and children - wore makeup (especially on their eyes) in ancient Egypt and they looked awesome. And so will you after you finish this class!
The main part of this class is learning about and applying makeup. You'll learn little-known facts about ancient Egyptian eye and lip makeup. I'll show a short video with lively music that demonstrates how to apply cosmetics in the ancient Egyptian style.
After the video, we (me, too) will apply our make-up. I even have a real KOHL stick, thousands of years old, used to apply the black powder that the ancient Egyptians made into that beautiful eyeliner.
HOW I TEACH
I’m happy to hear questions and comments during the presentation--not only after class.
Other features of my teaching style and philosophy:
√ Classes with only 4 students.
√ Lots of student interaction.
√ Dramatic Keynote (like PowerPoint)
presentation with illustrations and
photos to enhance learning.
√ Clips of videos to increase the understanding
and enjoyment of the class content.
√ The display of my collection's AUTHENTIC
ANTIQUITIES used by ancient Egyptians.
I encourage kids to share their opinions, ideas, mistakes and triumphs. I love it when kids laugh. After the class, I message parents/caretakers to inform them how their student did, and I send extra files for their interest.
CLASS PRICE includes (in addition to the scheduled class):
1. Welcome message to both the student and enroller.
2. Quiz (actually, a learning tool) as a pre-lesson activity.
3. Personalized post-class message to the student and enroller, detailing how the learner did in class and any recommendations.
4. Availability to answer a student's questions (by message) after class.
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Copyright ©, Ilene Springer, 2024
All rights reserved. No part of this lesson may be reproduced without the written permission of the author.Learning Goals
This class is for fun, but students will also be able to do the following after the class ends:1. Explain why all classes of AE people, ALL AGES AND BOTH GENDERS, wore cosmetics.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will discuss warmed up, scented-wax cones that ancient Egyptian men and women wore on their heads to parties, but I will tell learners this is NOT something they should try after the class.
Supply List
Before the class, please get hold of the following items if you can, including: √ A good place, such as a kitchen table, where you can get messy. √A bright light to put in front of your face. A lighted makeup mirror is ideal. √ Optional--A long or short black (inexpensive) wig. √ Black eyeliner √ Green and gold eye shadow - or any other color will do. √ Small brush for applying eye shadow. √ Baby wipes or makeup remover wipes for cleaning up afterward.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
190reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I hold a Diploma in Egyptology from Oxford College in England and a Certificate of Museum Studies from Harvard University.
As a certified school substitute, I make the day more enjoyable - if it works out - by bringing an ancient Egyptian object into the classroom, whether I'm teaching language arts, social studies, science, consumer economics, art or even Native American studies.
I've been captivated by ancient Egypt since I was 10 years old. And I feel it's my destiny to share my enthusiasm for and expertise on this beautiful and brilliant 5000-year-old civilization with all of you. I think you'll agree that THE EGYPTIAN ROOM is an attractive, fun and inspiring place to learn. And. please, if you like, call me Ms. SENNUWY--my chosen ancient Egyptian name.
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Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 31 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-4 learners per class
