Make your own lipstick and a color-changing lip gloss from scratch in this hands-on class in San Jose, a standout among team building activities for women and mixed groups in the Bay Area. Guests choose their own shades and scents, blend pigments and pour finished lip products to take home.
The private class runs an hour and a half and is priced at $80 per guest for groups of 6 to 12 guests. All skill levels are welcome, and it is perfect for beginners, because the instructor walks everyone through each step.
What's Included
- One lipstick that you design, color and scent yourself
- One color-changing lip gloss
- A take-home card of recipes so you can make them again
- All materials, including natural, skin-loving
Make your own lipstick and a color-changing lip gloss from scratch in this hands-on class in San Jose, a standout among team building activities for women and mixed groups in the Bay Area. Guests choose their own shades and scents, blend pigments and pour finished lip products to take home.
The private class runs an hour and a half and is priced at $80 per guest for groups of 6 to 12 guests. All skill levels are welcome, and it is perfect for beginners, because the instructor walks everyone through each step.
What's Included
- One lipstick that you design, color and scent yourself
- One color-changing lip gloss
- A take-home card of recipes so you can make them again
- All materials, including natural, skin-loving ingredients and pigments
- Step-by-step guidance from blending and pouring to packaging
What You Will Learn
The class starts with the natural ingredients used in lip care and color cosmetics, and how they come together to form high-quality lip products. Then the fun part begins: mixing and matching pigments to create a signature lipstick shade, whether you love something soft and subtle or bold and vibrant, and choosing a scent to match your style. You will also discover how a color-changing lip gloss is made. The instructor guides the group through blending, pouring and packaging, so every guest finishes with two products that are ready to use.
One small note from the host: the lipstick tube may differ from the photos, depending on what is in stock, but it will be just as cute.
Why It Works for Groups
Comparing shades is half the fun. Guests swap pigment ideas, compare finished colors and cheer each other on as tubes are filled, which makes this one of the more fun team building activities for adults for teams that want something lighthearted. It counts among creative team activities that need no artistic background at all, and the recipe card means the learning continues at home.
The class is great for a date idea, a birthday or a bachelorette party, and it makes a unique gift for her or for mom. For workplaces, it is one of the more unique team building activities for a group of colleagues or friends, and as christmas team building ideas go, a handmade lipstick doubles as a small seasonal gift.
Plan for the Day
- Think about the colors you love to wear; you can go soft and subtle or bold and vibrant
- No experience is needed; the instructor guides each step
- Expect to leave with one lipstick, one color-changing lip gloss and the recipe card
About Your Host
Your host is a women-owned craft studio in South San Jose run by a one-woman maker who started it in June 2023. It began with craft fair pop-ups and mobile workshops around the Bay Area, offering candle, perfume and natural beauty and body care making. Each workshop blends artistry with tradition and is inspired by Korean craftsmanship, and the founder holds certifications from several Korean craft associations, including an Essential Oil Perfumer Certification, two candle making certifications and zero waste certificates.
Before turning to craft full time, the founder majored in multimedia design and film production and worked as a graphic design operator. Today all workshops run in a bright creative space she opened in late November 2025, with open layouts, natural light and a breezy balcony. The goal of every session is the same: slow down, enjoy the process and leave with something meaningful made by your own hands.
Good to Know
- Private groups range from 6 to 12 guests
- All materials are provided; just bring yourself
- Workshops are by booking only; walk-ins are not accepted
- The studio is on the second floor and is reached by stairs only, so let the host know in advance if accessibility is a concern
- Workshops are designed for adults; some may suit teens 12 and up, so ask about age suitability before booking
Plan Your Class
Share your preferred date and group size to check availability. At $80 per guest with all ingredients, a lipstick, a color-changing lip gloss and a recipe card included, it is a playful, hands-on way to celebrate together in San Jose.
