More London History: Hair & Make-Up of the 1700s (Ages 13-17)
This one-off class will focus on the crazy fashions of the 1700s Georgian Period -- including a lesson on hair and makeup. Grab your supplies and get ready for a 1700s Georgian Makeover!
Amber - the London Tour Guide
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(350)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
In England during the 1700s, there were some fantastic trends in fashion. Big hair with decoration, white makeup and fake fur eyebrows were all the rage! In this class, we will look at re-creating some of these looks using our own home items. We might get a little messy, but that is where the fun is! These styles were not limited to women, men also used big hair and makeup to showcase their wealth and status in society. For this class, we will act as if we are getting ready for a dance, prepare our hair and makeup accordingly, and learn a few steps for dancing, too! Perfect for students without any background knowledge, geared to make history fun and interesting! In addition to lots of facts, students are encouraged to take notes or make drawings to reinforce learning. During the class, students can join in creating a makeup look from household items, as instructed by the teacher. The instructor will teach using discussion, slides, images and an interactive map. Students are encouraged to ask questions along the way.
Learning Goals
* Students will identify the fashion trends of the 1700s
* Students will learn at least three new words from the Georgian era
* Students will create a makeup look from household items
* Students will learn a dance step or fan trick from the Georgian era
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note: this class is to show and involve the student in making a hair-do and makeup like they did in the 1700s. It will be fun, but might cause a little mess. You may wish to supervise or be nearby. You may want your child to wash their face or hair after class, or at least have some wet wipes available if they need to clean up immediately.
Supply List
To participate in class, the student should have the following items to hand: (please prepare before class and not during) 1. For lips: a red-coloured lip liner pencil or lipstick 2. For face: a white facial powder (make up) or as a substitute -- some white flour from the kitchen and some face-safe lotion 3. For decoration: a black or brown eyeliner pencil 4. For eyebrows: Vaseline -- optional 2 small pieces of fake fur or 2 small pieces of paper with fur drawn on them (will show in class) 5. For hair: a comb or brush, white flour or baby powder, bobby pins, a feather or small lightweight toy 6. A hand-held fan - or a piece of paper folded like a fan (will learn in class)
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2021
5.0
350reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional tour guide in London and love going around the city (sometimes dressed in costume!) and teaching visitors about the fascinating history. With over 2000 years of events, there is plenty to learn! My signature tour is where I dress like a singing nanny from the Edwardian period and teach about suffragettes and chimney sweeps!
If you have been dreaming of visiting London, but want to get a head start on learning more about this city and the history here.... my classes are perfect for you.
I believe that you can learn and have fun at the same time. No subject is too boring, and I hope you will find my classes to be entertaining, engaging and educational. During class, I often change costumes to help keep the learners engaged and I encourage dressing up in class!Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-6 learners per class
