Masc Up, Mask Off, Makeup with Tristan Treble — Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival

Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival presents:
Masc Up, Mask Off, Makeup Workshops! with Tristan
TrebleHave you ever wanted to do drag king makeup but had
no idea where to start? Or maybe you’re an already established drag
king who just wants a little extra creative push? Well, with
Tristan Treble’s Masc up, Mask Off, Makeup workshop, it’s time to
pick up those brushes and get painting once and for all! Whilst
this workshop is aimed at people of all experience levels, Tristan
will be covering a whole host of topics; starting with the bare
necessities and building up to the importance and impact of
contouring and colour under stage lights. Of course no makeup
workshop would be complete without letting you have a go yourself,
so let’s end this workshop by making a man out of you!
Please note: in this workshop, Tristan will encourage any attendees
to ask questions and to be curious. With makeup, much like many
things, the best way to learn is to practice, ask questions and
GIVE IT A GO! There is no right or wrong way of doing this, just
come along, let that mask down and get well and truly Masc’d
up!
-Introduction to drag king makeup
-The bare necessities
- tools and techniques
-Importance of colour and contouring under stage lights
-Different facial hair styles and methods
Now that’s all been through, it’s over to you, it’s time to make a
man out of you!!
What to bring:
People are encouraged to bring:
 - Makeup essentials - this can include (but not limited
to):
- Products aka: Foundation, contour palette/nude matte eyeshadow
palette, eyeshadow palette in colours of your choice, liquid/felt
tip liner (preferably black), mascara, setting powder/spray
- Tools aka: Beauty sponge/foundation brush, small fluffy blending
brush (for eyeshadow), large fluffy blending brush (for
blush/contour/powder), small angled brush (for eyeliner/detail
work), small flat brush (for any further detail work) mirror, own
ring light (optional)
-Notebook and pen to make any additional notes
- Makeup remover
-Mirror   

ABOUT TRISTAN TREBLE:
Tristan Treble, known more aptly as the “Heartthrob
of Birmingham”, made his Drag King debut back in 2021. Since then,
he has been wowing audiences throughout the country with his
“outstanding vocals” [Birmingham Review - 2023] and undeniable
charm. As a resident of the critically acclaimed burlesque, drag
and cabaret collective, House of Allure, Tristan has performed and
stage managed events in venues all over the West Midlands. He is
also known for his work as co-creator and co-curator of Treble and
Bass, Birmingham’s only Drag King Cabaret; platforming some of the
best drag kings from all across the country. From smoulder to
cheeky grin, this king will be sure to win over any heart and leave
you having “a good laugh” [Express and Star - 2025] in no time!

Birmingham Drag & Burlesque Festival is supported using National
Lottery Funding through Arts Council England.
Please note that there may be videography &
photography during workshops for festival promotion. If you would
not like to be seen, please notify the workshop
instructor.