Learn Henna With Me

What will you learn?

Have you ever wanted to learn to create your own beautiful henna designs?

…Or been curious about the origins of henna? What about learning the sweet spot of mixing your own natural henna paste?

I’d love to share all of this with you and more in one of my upcoming henna classes!

Henna: Basics & Beyond

  • In this introductory class we will touch briefly on henna’s history, use, methods of application, and explore a few of the more common styles. We will go over technique on some of the most common elements found in henna and spend the last portion of class practicing together.

  • (henna 101 recommended but not required).

    Building on the basic elements we learned in Henna 101- we will dive deeper into what makes a beautiful henna design. We'll get into the nitty gritty of combining and stacking elements, placement, proportion, and I'll even share a few pro tips for application and things to avoid along the way.

  • (henna 101 & 102 recommended but not required) 

    This class is for folks that have gotten a taste and want to take their henna practice to the ultimate level- mixing your own paste! An artform in itself, we'll talk about what makes a great henna paste and learn to mix up a batch of "magic mud" to the perfect consistency for effortless designs and long-lasting stains!

Deeper Learning…

  • Meditating with Henna and Symbol

    In this class we will consider each participant’s relationship to henna and symbol. We will discuss basic marks and ways of using their personal meaning to bring intention to our henna designs. By exploring the meditative properties that henna offers we’ll unlock new layers of expression and creativity, breathing new life into your spiritual practice and bringing your work to a deeper level. 

  • Translating Visual Tradition

    As a medium used globally for over 5000 years, the henna plant and the art it inspires continues to evolve. From ancient application with strings and sticks, to the 21st-century use of the syringe and glitter embellishments; how has the henna design evolved over time? Where did it begin? And what does “modern henna culture” even mean? 

    In this class we will discuss the source of several “traditional” henna designs, defining the concept of what qualifies as “traditional”. We will learn how to navigate creating new art with respect to henna’s deep cultural roots while exploring sources we can use to develop our own authentic style in henna.

  • Fabulous Fessi Designs

    Known as a hub for artisanal craftsmanship of many kinds since it was founded in 789AD, the city of Fez, Morocco is a visual artist’s wonderland! Fessi henna designs (from the city of Fez) are an amazing example of how this artistry is still honored in henna today. In this class Samantha will share with you some of the culture and history she’s learned studying traditional henna with Moroccan artists from her travels in the last few years.

    We will break down the intricate visual elements unique to traditional Fessi designs and learn to re-create them from scratch. The repeating patterns are made of simple elements that make this class fantastic for henna lovers of all skill levels.