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Vintage Styling Workshops with Bettie Butcher

Saturday 13th August 2022

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Bettie Butcher is an internationally published, nationally awarded alternative and pinup model.  Gracing covers and countless publication pages, she’s also behind some of Brisbane’s most loved Pinup Pageants!

Join Bettie Butcher for two fun filled workshops of pinup styling where she will share tips from 14 years of experience with photoshoots and vintage styling.

Some fashion never goes out of style, just like classic vintage inspired hair and makeup! It’s a style that suits everyone and can easily be adapted for photoshoots and stage. Learn the tips and tricks for a classic look using modern tools and products you already have.

~ Saturday 13th August  ~
11:00am – 1:00pm Vintage Inspired Hairstyling

2:00pm – 4:00pm Vintage Style Makeup

Vintage Inspired Hairstyling

Bettie Butcher will show you how to put together classic 40s, 50s and 60s inspired looks in the only dedicated pinup classes held conveniently in Brisbane City! Learn how to hold hair styles for stage, setting curls that last all days and hair styles such as victory rolls, 6 different fringe styles including the popular ‘Bettie Bangs’, Hollywood waves and victory rolls.

What we will cover:

Introduction to vintage hair styling

Setting Hollywood waves

Victory Rolls

Fringe styles – Suicide Roll, Bettie Bangs, the Dita

Gibson Roll

Scarf styles and accessories

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What to bring:

Mirror with a stand

hot curls or curling wand (not a GHD as the curls are not tight enough)

sectioning comb

hair spray – Medium hold (and optional: a lacquer)

bobby pins - matching your hair color – Bettie recommends 999 Professional pins)

hair flowers or accessories

scarf (large size)

Pomade (water based)

TEACHER: Bettie Butcher

TIMETABLE: 11:00am – 1:00pm, Saturday, 13th August

Vintage Style Makeup

From the ultra-important base, to the illusion of contouring, a killer wing every time and how to have the perfect pout. You’ll take home makeup tips on contouring and highlighting, flawless foundation, winged eyeliner for every eye shape and more!

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What we will cover:

It’s all about that base - foundation

Contouring

Blush

Perfect pinup brows

Day to night eyeshadow

A killer wing every time

Brows - enhance your natural shape, and how to get that high arch illusion

Lips - recreate the shape for stage or photoshoots

Difference between day makeup and stage/photoshoot makeup

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What to bring:

Mirror on a stand

Makeup brushes

Primer

Foundation (liquid and powder)

Bronzer

Highlighter

Blush

Eyebrow pencil or powder

Eyeshadows - neutral tones and grey/black tones

Eye pencil - white and or nude

Lip liner and matching lipstick

Liquid liner - the felt pen style is best, but whatever you prefer to use

Fake eyelashes and glue

Makeup remover wipes

TEACHER: Bettie Butcher

TIMETABLE: 2:00 – 4:00pm, Saturday, 13th August

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COST

Vintage Inspired Hairstyling (2hrs) - $55

Vintage Style Makeup (2hrs) - $55

Both Vintage Styling Workshops - $100

TO ENROL

Choose the Vintage Styling with Bettie Butcher item in our online store to book.

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By enrolling in these workshops, you acknowledge and agree to all Terms & Conditions of enrollment.

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Bombshell by name, Bombshell by nature – Australia’s Glam Reaper is bringing four very special workshops to Brisbane!

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Described as "Flawless" - Voice Mag UK & "The best in Australia" - Hifiway, 

Bettie Bombshell has accrued quite a list of achievements including winning the coveted national title of Miss Burlesque Australia 2019/2020, as well as being voted the 11th most influential burlesque performer in the world in 2022, and the 13th most influential burlesque performer in the world 2021 and in 2020!

She is a Guinness World Record holder, Australian Burlesque Festival & the Perth International Burlesque Festival headliner, as well as performing at the 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021 Burlesque Hall of Fame competition in Las Vegas.

Bettie is a featured headlining artist in the new Bass Fam Creative touring production 'ORACLE', A regular with iconic variety show The Kaye Hole (with host & producer Reuben Kaye), has performed with drag/ cabaret sensation YUMMY (produced by Valerie Hex & Hannie Helsden), Bust out Burlesque (New Orleans), Hubba Hubba Revue (San Francisco), The Slipper Room (NYC) Beauty of Burlesque (produced by Miss Tosh in L.A.) and co hosts podcast Friends with Benefits - The Podcast! with her best gal pal Tash York.

This Bombshell brings a veritable smorgasbord of disciplines to the stage; and with over 20 years of experience her performances are powerful and captivating. Combine this with her quirky comedic style, Hollywood vixen good looks, curvy package & wicked sense of humour, you will not be able to avert your eyes, and nor should you want to.

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~ Sunday 30th October~
1:00pm – 2:00pm BEGINNER Floor Flow with Bettie Bombshell

2:15pm – 3:15pm ADVANCED Floor Flow with Bettie Bombshell 

3:30 – 4:30pm GLAMOUR GHOULS Floor Flow with Bettie Bombshell

4:45 – 5:45pm GLAMOUR GHOULS – Cruella de Vil Edition with Bettie Bombshell

ONE DAY ONLY – STRICTLY LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

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BEGINNER Floor Flow with Bettie Bombshell

In this workshop we will explore the many different and beautiful ways to utilize floor work within your routines! Learn simple but effective transitions, fun floor tricks & how to create beautiful body lines. Bettie will teach you a piece of choreography, show you how to nail your floor work, as well as how to get up from and down with ease!

You will walk away from this workshop a little sore, but with a head full of fabulous ideas and choreography.

This class is suitable for all levels of fitness and experience.

TEACHER: Bettie Bombshell

TIMETABLE: 1 – 2pm, Sunday 30th October 2022

VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 12 Jamieson St, Bowen Hills

BRING: Wear what makes you feel sexy & comfortable! Heels not required. Knee protection is encouraged if you feel you need it.

ADVANCED Floor Flow with Bettie Bombshell

Got your basics down?  Go you good thing, let’s take our work down low up to the next level!

In this workshop we will delve into the utilize floor work that is more challenging but guaranteed to add the S E X FACTOR to your routines! Learn transitions, floor tricks & how to make your audience’s jaws drop. Bettie will teach you a piece of choreography, show you how to nail your floor work, as well as how to get up from and down with ease!

You will walk away from this workshop a little sore, but with a head full of fabulous ideas and choreography.

This class is suitable for those at intermediate or advanced skill level.

TEACHER: Bettie Bombshell

TIMETABLE: 2:15 – 3:15pm, Sunday 30th October 2022

VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 12 Jamieson St, Bowen Hills

BRING: Wear what makes you feel sexy & comfortable! Heels not required. Knee protection is encouraged if you feel you need it.

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GLAMOUR GHOULS Floor Flow with Bettie Bombshell

Halloween babes, let’s get down in it – Floor Flow but, like, spooky and hot!

In this workshop we will explore the many different and beautiful ways to utilize floor work within your routines! Learn simple but effective transitions, fun floor tricks & how to create beautiful body lines. Bettie will teach you a piece of choreography, show you how to nail your floor work, as well as how to get up from and down with ease!

You will walk away from this workshop a little sore, but with a head full of fabulous ideas and choreography.

This class is suitable for all levels of fitness and experience.

TEACHER: Bettie Bombshell

TIMETABLE: 3:30 – 4:30pm, Sunday 30th October 2022

VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 12 Jamieson St, Bowen Hills

BRING: Wear what makes you feel sexy & comfortable! Heels not required. Knee protection is encouraged if you feel you need it.

GLAMOUR GHOULS – Cruella de Vil Edition with Bettie Bombshell

Calling all glam reapers & BOOtylicious babes, who said Halloween was over? Not us!

Join Miss Burlesque Australia, Bettie Bombshell for a brand new workshop, The Glamour Ghouls - Cruella De Vil edition! This vampy workshop is all about the power tease baby. Learn how to strip, strut, and strike a pose just like queen Cruella herself.

This class is suitable for all levels of fitness and experience.

TEACHER: Bettie Bombshell

TIMETABLE: 4:45 – 5:45pm, Sunday 30th October 2022

VENUE: The Bombshell Burlesque Academy, 12 Jamieson St, Bowen Hills

BRING: Wear what makes you feel sexy & comfortable! Heels with a strap recommended but not required.

COST

BEGINNER Floor Flow with Bettie Bombshell (1hr) - $50 SOLD OUT

ADVANCED Floor Flow with Bettie Bombshell (1hr) - $50 SOLD OUT

GLAMOUR GHOULS Floor Flow with Bettie Bombshell (1hr) - $50

GLAMOUR GHOULS – Cruella De Vil Edition with Bettie Bombshell (1hr)- $50

Both Glamour Ghouls Workshops - $90

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TO ENROL

Choose the Floor Flow & Glamour Ghouls Workshops with Bettie Bombshell item in our online store to book.

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By enrolling in these workshops, you acknowledge and agree to all Terms & Conditions of enrollment.

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