Want to learn the fine art of Henna design?
Have a passion for art and want a canvas as unique as the body? Looking to start a career as a henna artist? We are here for you! Enroll in our henna class. Read below for what is covered in this comprehensive variety of henna classes.
What types of classes are available?
- Individual Henna Class – $250 for a two-hour session. Includes one-on-one instruction and henna cones for at-home practice. For ages 16+. For hobbyists, one class is usually sufficient. For aspiring professional artists, additional classes are available for a reduced rate ($175) up to 1 year after the first session.
- Group Henna Class (all ages) we can teach 5-20 students for 2 hours. $250 plus $15 per student. Includes henna cones for each student.
When are the Henna Classes?
These classes are designed for solo, one-on-one instruction, so they are scheduled individually to suit your preferred timeframe.
What is covered during each class?
During the Group Henna Class we will cover:
- The History of Henna – Where it originated, how it was discovered and how ancient civilizations first used the plant, and the traditions and ceremonies centered around henna application.
- How Henna is Used Today – What place henna has in today’s society and cultures around the world, and how it is used here in Michigan.
- Henna Application Basics – Proper holding of henna cones and application of henna to the body. Basic motifs and styles, and how to combine them into a complete design. How to look at a photo and create your own interpretation of the design.
In the Individual Henna Class, we will cover all of the above, as well as:
- How to Make Henna Paste – Using Kelly Caroline’s personal recipe the student will begin to learn the artisanal process of making safe, potent, handmade henna paste. This includes the proper ingredients to use as well as the improper ingredients that are to be avoided.
- How to Cut and Form Henna Cones – What materials to use for henna cone formation and how to roll and seal them. This includes hands-on practice and troubleshooting.
- How to Work with Clients – How to help the client identify what design they will like and what is the best area of the body to apply each design.
- Professional Courtesies – The “do & do not’s” of being a hired henna artist for events.
- Advanced Henna Application Techniques – Building on the student’s progress after home practice. How to work “on the fly” creating your own designs instead of following a photo.
Each student is given supplies to continue their learning including pre-made henna cones and resources to aquire raw ingredients in the future. The student also has access to the instructor via email for further questions. The intention of this class is to provide more than just basic henna skills and knowledge. Our hopes is to instill inspiration and give the student with a wealth of resources, to either continue with henna recreationally or to pursue a career in henna art.