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The Slay U

Toronto Makeup Workshops & Personalised Beauty Education designed to empower, inspire, and elevate.
Slay University delivers intimate, experience-led makeup workshops in Toronto, combining technical precision with personalised instruction that translates beyond the classroom.
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What is TSU?

SlayU is a Toronto-based makeup education experience designed to help attendees refine their technique, understand their face, and build confidence through personalised glam instruction.

Unlike traditional makeup classes that focus on copying a single look, Slay University workshops centre around face mapping, placement precision, and long-term skill development.

Whether you are searching for a makeup workshop in Toronto or looking to elevate your everyday glam, Slay University delivers hands-on, technique-focused education in an intimate setting. is an education platform created to make beauty feel accessible, intentional, and empowering. Through workshops, masterclasses, and immersive experiences, students are guided to refine technique, build confidence, and connect through creativity.

SlayU is expanding beyond Toronto with pop-up workshops and collaborative beauty education experiences across Canada.

What does SlayU offer?

❋ Intentional Learning

Structured sessions that balance guided instruction with room to explore, reflect, and build confidence at your own pace.

❋ Community and Connection

Learning happens together. TSU experiences are designed to foster conversation, shared growth, and meaningful connection.

❋ Experienced Facilitation

Led by professionals who understand technique, storytelling, and how to hold space so learning feels supportive and purposeful.

Our Makeup Workshops in Toronto

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Online Makeup Education & Digital Masterclasses (Coming Soon)

Slay University hosts seasonal, limited-capacity makeup workshops in Toronto designed for beauty lovers who want more than surface-level glam.

Each workshop focuses on:

• Personalised face mapping
• Complexion mastery
• Sculpting and placement
• Eye definition strategies
• Long-wear techniques

Workshops are intentionally capped to preserve personalised instruction and real-time corrections.

A glimpse of the experience 

“You can’t have good foundation, without a good foundation”

Ray kadiri, Founder TSU

A woman with styled hair, wearing a plaid blazer, layered necklaces, and bracelets, standing in front of a dark background with a wall-mounted light.

Slay University continues to grow as one of the most personalised makeup workshop experiences in Toronto.

Who It’s For

  • Curious creatives looking to deepen their understanding of makeup, technique, and self expression in a welcoming, supportive environment.

  • Those building confidence, refining fundamentals, and learning how to translate creativity into skill with intention and clarity.

  • Artists seeking fresh perspective, advanced techniques, and space to evolve their practice beyond routine work.

  • Organisations looking for curated, beauty led experiences that bring people together through creativity, education, and culture.

Upcoming Events

March 22nd

Venue - Queen Street West
Toronto, Ontario

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Spring

Venue - Downtown Toronto
Toronto, Ontario

Tickets TBA

Summer

Venue TBA
Toronto, Ontario

Tickets TBA

November - Anniversary

Venue TBA
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New classes, pop-ups and experiences are added throughout the year.

What Students Leave With

• Refined technique
• Confidence in their routine
• Professional level makeup tips
• A curated beauty goodie bag

How It Works

  • Browse upcoming classes or enquire about a private TSU experience.

  • Register through our booking platform or submit an enquiry for custom sessions.

  • You’ll receive everything you need to prepare including location, materials, and what to bring.

  • Arrive, settle in, and take part in a guided, supportive learning environment.

Past Classes

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Past Classes ✳︎

From URL to IRL

An in person masterclass focused on refining fundamentals and building confidence.

From URL to IRL Toronto • 2025

Back to the Base

A makeup artist applying makeup to a seated woman in a salon or studio with black walls and wooden paneling.
Group of five women taking a selfie together, one woman in the front is making a peace sign.
Makeup artist applying makeup to a woman sitting with her eyes closed backstage.

An in person experience focused on refining fundamentals and building confidence.

Back to the Base
Halifax • 2025

Love in Every Layer Pride Edition

A storytelling led makeup experience celebrating identity, self expression, and community.

Love in Every Layer
Toronto • 2025
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A woman with short hair and colorful eye makeup, wearing a black velvet dress, standing against a wooden wall.
A group of women attending a makeup demonstration or tutorial in a conference room, some are seated at tables with drinks, while one woman stands at a table with makeup products.

420 Elemental Makeup Experience

A woman with long, wavy blonde hair, wearing makeup with pink eyeshadow and glossy lips, dressed in a white top, and gold earrings.
A woman is applying makeup to another woman at a birthday celebration. There are large metallic balloons forming the numbers 4 and 2 in the background.
Two women at a celebration, with silver balloons in the background that spell out '2020.' One woman is holding a makeup brush, and the other is sitting in a makeup chair.

A multi sensory workshop exploring beauty through the four elements.

High Glamour
Toronto • 2025

Sip Slay Shine

Group of women laughing and smiling together in a dimly lit indoor setting.
A woman with elaborate makeup and jewelry sits at a cluttered makeup station with various cosmetics and tools, in front of a large window showing an overcast sky.
A woman with short black hair and makeup, wearing a black satin jacket, standing indoors near a large window with a snowy outdoor scene visible behind her.

An intimate group experience blending guided makeup instruction with connection and conversation.

Sip & Slay Valentine’s Day
Toronto • 2025

Slay Soirée

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Woman with styled hair and makeup, wearing a white shirt and black leather jacket, browsing cosmetics on a table.
A makeup artist applying makeup to a woman seated in a salon or studio space with gray concrete walls and tools on tables.

A relaxed, guided workshop blending beauty education with conversation and connection.

Slay & Shine
Toronto • 2024

Makeup Masterclass

A group of women seated in a room, with one woman standing holding a drink, others engaging with their phones or observing, and a woman in the background taking a photo.
A woman applying makeup to a young woman seated in front of her in a studio setting.
A makeup artist applies eye makeup to a woman with closed eyes, while the artist focuses intently. The artist has colorful nails and jewelry, and the woman is wearing earrings and has her hair pulled back.

An intimate group experience blending guided makeup instruction with connection and conversation.

Slay Soirée 
Toronto • 2024

From Past Attendees

  • “From the moment I walked in, I felt comfortable and supported. The space felt intentional, welcoming, and thoughtfully led“

    TSU attendee

  • “I loved how the class was structured. I could follow at my own pace, revisit techniques, and actually understand why things worked.”

    TSU Attendee

  • “I left feeling more confident in my skills and in myself. It wasn’t just a class — it felt like an investment in my growth.”

    TSU attendee

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Slay University workshops are hosted in Toronto, Ontario, with select pop-up sessions and collaborative experiences in other Canadian cities. Exact venue details are shared directly with registered attendees prior to each event.

  • Each Slay University workshop is intentionally capped to preserve personalised instruction, live corrections, and meaningful interaction. This intimate format ensures every participant receives tailored guidance.

  • Yes. In addition to group workshops, private 1:1 makeup lessons and personalised makeup bag consultations are available in Toronto. These sessions provide fully customised instruction tailored to your goals.

  • Yes. Slay University workshops are suitable for both beginners and intermediate beauty lovers. Techniques are explained clearly and adapted to your individual face shape, undertone, and skill level, making the experience accessible yet elevated.

  • Yes and No. Depending on the class structure you signed up for. In the makeup workshop, you will work from your own makeup bag. This allows you to learn how to properly use the products you already own. A product guide will be shared beforehand.

  • Absolutely. Slay University workshops are inclusive and designed to support all skin tones, undertones, and face shapes. Personalised instruction ensures techniques are tailored to you.

Enquire About a Private TSU Experience

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Submit an Enquiry

Private TSU experiences are enquiry-based and subject to availability.

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