January, and February henna (mehndi) body art workshops are finally being given here at the Henna Sooq.
Our next henna workshops will be held:
- January 16, 2010 at 2 pm
- February 20, 2010 at 2 pm
Please book as soon as possible as space is very limited! Call us at 905-230-4651 or email us at hennasooq@gmail.com to do so right away.
Both are our Introduction to Henna Body Art. This is what you will learn and what supplies you will receive with this workshop.
All participants will receive a certificate
Location: Brampton (Toronto), Ontario. You will receive exact address upon registration.
Outline of “Introduction to Henna” workshop:
- We will discuss the origins of henna and its historical uses in culture and religion. We will talk about current emerging trends and traditions of henna in the West.
- Safety Issues: The dangers of using “black henna”. Learn the differences between natural henna and chemically altered henna paste.
- Henna Applicators: A live demonstration and interactive lesson on how to roll your own henna cone, and how to fill it with henna paste. We will also discuss other types of henna applicators used by henna artists around the world.
- Recipes and Mixing: A live demonstration of how to mix henna, our secret recipe, and explanation of henna chemistry.
- Elements of Design: A breakdown of different elements in traditional henna design, focusing on design symbolism, and styles of different regions.
- Henna Demonstration: Everyone will receive a sample design to give students a chance to observe the technique of henna application.
- Hands on practice: Students are given the opportunity to practice creating their own designs on paper, on themselves, or on each other.
Supplies Included: Henna cone, 100 grams of body art quality henna powder for each student, books for browsing, practice sheets, henna design sheets, and henna recipe and instructions.
Fee: $85.00 per student (group rates available, min.5 people)
Deposit required: $25.00 non-refundable. Complete payment due day of workshop.
All prices include tax.
Come out, and learn this beautiful artform with us!
