MANIQUE Mini Academy
Creative beauty education · Glasgow

The children's and teens' branch of MANIQUE Academy — monthly, hands-on nail masterclasses that build creativity, confidence and real skills in a professional salon setting.

Now booking · October 2026 · Halloween Edition

Nail art masterclasses
for young creatives

This October, MANIQUE Mini Academy opens its Glasgow salon for a Halloween-themed evening of nail art for young creatives aged 7–15 — learning to paint cute ghosts, pumpkins and spiderwebs. Two dates, open now.

Relaxed evening sessions. No experience needed — just creativity, curiosity and a little Halloween spirit.

Book your spot £55 per class · up to 10 spaces
A child painting a nail-art design on a professional display wheel of practice tips
Design it, paint it & take it home
📅WhenEvening sessions · 3 hrs
📍LocationMANIQUE Salon, Glasgow
🎓Ages7–15 years
💷Price£55 per class
October 2026 · 🎃 Halloween Edition

Two classes, made by age

Both October dates are open for booking now — the focus this month is learning to paint ghosts, pumpkins and spiderwebs, at our Glasgow salon. Same price, same care — chosen by age.

Ages 7–10 A young child in an apron carefully painting a nail-art design on a practice tip

Little Nail Artists

🗓️ Mon 12 Oct 🕔 4–7pm

A fun, creative evening learning to paint cute ghosts, pumpkins and spiderwebs on nail tips, designing a mini inspiration board and building confidence — made just for younger children.

  • Paint cute ghosts, pumpkins & spiderwebs
  • Decorate display tips & a design board
  • Nail care & hygiene basics
  • Make new friends & have fun
  • Take-home creations, apron + certificate
£55 per class
Book Mon 12 October
Ages 11–15 A finished set of detailed nail-art tips created during the workshop

Future Nail Techs

🗓️ Tue 13 Oct 🕔 4–7pm

A hands-on, creative masterclass for older kids and teens — learn pro techniques for ghost, pumpkin and spiderweb nail art, with a fun peek into life as a nail tech.

  • Pro techniques: ghosts, pumpkins & spiderwebs
  • Nail care, hygiene & shaping basics
  • How nail techs create their designs
  • A fun peek into salon life
  • Take-home nail sets, apron + certificate
£55 per class
Book Tue 13 October
What's included

Everything is provided

Every masterclass includes the same full experience — just bring your little (or not-so-little) artist.

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Full 3-hour class

A complete session of guided, hands-on creativity

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Spooky-cute materials

Every material needed for Halloween-themed nail art

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Professional tools

Real nail-art tools to use during class

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Mini workbook

Activity sheets to follow along and keep

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Refreshments

Snacks and drinks during the session

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Take-home designs

Everything they make goes home with them

MANIQUE Mini apron

A branded apron to keep — theirs to wear again

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Photo moments

Lovely keepsake photo opportunities

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Certificate

A Certificate of Participation to be proud of

Behind the scenes

Inside our Glasgow salon

A real working salon and academy — a calm, welcoming space where your child will create, learn and feel right at home.

The MANIQUE Beauty Salon and Academy shop front in Glasgow with gold signage and the M logo in the window
Welcome to MANIQUE — our Glasgow salon & academy
The salon floor with manicure stations and a full wall of nail polishes
The salon floor & our wall of colour
The bright academy lounge with neutral decor, plants and a refreshments area
Our bright, welcoming lounge
Meet your educators

Trained, experienced & PVG registered

Every class is led by professionals with real industry knowledge and a background in education and childcare.

Maria Coronado, lead educator and founder of MANIQUE Academy

Maria Coronado

Lead Educator · Founder, MANIQUE Academy

Maria leads every MANIQUE Mini Academy masterclass. She's an award-winning nail technician, educator and business owner — and a former nursery teacher — who has built a thriving beauty salon and academy in Glasgow.

  • Former nursery teacher
  • BA Childhood Practice
  • Qualified Nail Educator
  • Business owner
🛡️ PVG Registered

MANIQUE Team Educators

Supporting Educators

Maria is sometimes joined by fellow MANIQUE educators from the salon — a trusted team of experienced beauty professionals, each with their own background in education and care, so every child gets the same warm, well-trained support.

  • Experienced beauty professionals
  • Education & childcare backgrounds
  • Warm, patient & encouraging
  • Chosen for their care & patience
🛡️ PVG Registered

Whoever's supporting on the day, your child is always in caring, capable hands.

More than nail art

Skills that go beyond the salon

Whichever class they choose, young people build skills that help at school, at home and in life.

🌟Confidence
🎨Creativity
Fine motor skills
🎯Focus & patience
💬Self-expression
🤝Social skills
💼Professional awareness
🚀A possible future passion

For some it's a fun monthly creative outlet. For others, it's the first step towards a future hobby or career.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How do the monthly masterclasses work?+
This page is for our October 2026 Halloween Edition masterclasses only — Little Nail Artists on Mon 12 October, and Future Nail Techs on Tue 13 October, both 4–7pm.
Which class is right for my child?+
Ages 7–10 join Little Nail Artists (Mon 12 Oct); ages 11–15 join Future Nail Techs (Tue 13 Oct). Both are 3-hour evening sessions.
Does my child need any experience?+
Not at all. Every class is designed for complete beginners, and children can come back month after month to keep building their skills.
Is it safe? Will products be applied to their nails?+
Yes. Classes use safe, age-appropriate materials, and no products are applied to your child's own nails — all the painting and nail art is done on practice display tips and nail wheels, which they keep and take home.
How many children are in each class?+
Up to 10 per class, so every child gets plenty of individual attention and support.
What should they bring? Can parents stay?+
Nothing — everything is provided. Parents are welcome to drop off and collect; full details are shared after booking. Please tell us about any allergies before the session, as light refreshments are provided.
Is this an accredited qualification?+
No — it's a fun educational masterclass. The Future Nail Techs session gives older students a realistic introduction to the skills and creativity behind the profession.
Small group experience

Small, focused classes

So every child gets plenty of individual attention and support. Once a class is full, its booking closes — so early booking is recommended.

Up to 10 spaces per class
October 2026 · Halloween Edition · Glasgow

Book your October masterclass

£55 per class. Spaces are limited to 10 per class.

Questions? Email education@manique.uk

MANIQUE Mini Academy is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and inspiring environment for all young people. All educators are PVG registered and experienced in education and working with children.

🛡️ PVG Registered Educators 📍 Glasgow, Scotland ✉️ education@manique.uk 🌐 www.manique.uk
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