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.

Monthly masterclasses · Glasgow

Nail art masterclasses
for young creatives

MANIQUE Mini Academy opens its Glasgow salon to a small group of young creatives aged 7–15 each month, for a hands-on evening of nail art and real skills.

Spaces are limited and new dates are released one month at a time. Join the waitlist to hear about the next one first.

Join the waitlist £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
📅When Evening sessions · 3 hrs
📍Location MANIQUE Salon, Glasgow
🎓Ages 7–15 years
💷Price £55 per class
Choose your class

Two classes, made by age

Every month we run one date for each class, in the evening 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

🕔 Evening session ⏳ 3 hours

A fun, creative evening of decorating nail tips, designing a mini inspiration board and building confidence — made just for younger children.

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

Future Nail Techs

🕔 Evening session ⏳ 3 hours

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

  • Pro nail-art techniques & tools
  • 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
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How booking works

New dates, released monthly

MANIQUE Mini Academy runs Kids Nail Art Masterclasses once a month, with only 10 spaces in each class. Dates are announced and open for booking one month at a time — so the best way to secure a spot is to join the waitlist and be the first to know.

Want to be first in line? Join the waitlist and we'll email you the moment the next dates open for booking.

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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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All materials

Every nail-art material needed, included

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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?+
Each month we run one Little Nail Artists date and one Future Nail Techs date, in the evening at our Glasgow salon. New dates are released and opened for booking one month at a time — join the waitlist to be first to know.
Which class is right for my child?+
Ages 7–10 join Little Nail Artists; ages 11–15 join Future Nail Techs. 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
Monthly · Glasgow · Evening sessions

Don't miss the next dates

£55 per class, only 10 spaces each. Join the waitlist to hear the moment new dates open.

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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