Tag: henna

June 2, 2021 - 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Learn why this ancient practice is so interesting from a chemical and ecological point of view. Learn what henna is made from and why it dyes so well while we also create beautiful body art. This program will be held outside at Anythink York Street. Appropriate for teens. No registration required. Please note that this program may be moved indoors due to inclement weather. Please check the event on our website for notices.

Event Type: 
mySummer
Age: 
Teen
May 11, 2019 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Have you ever wanted to learn how use henna to express your super fandom of your favorite pop culture icon? Henna body art has been a celebratory part of popular culture globally since before tit was introduced to India 500 years ago. But over the past 20 years, the internet has brought a whole new level of pop culture awareness and aesthetic into the henna community. This is a 2-hour, hands-on workshop for anyone over the age of 18 interested in learning more about henna. We'll be learning about henna’s history and cultural practices, how to make it, basic design elements, and its pop culture influence. Space is limited; registration is required. Please visit our online calendar to register.

El arte corporal de henna ha sido parte de la celebración de la cultura popular en todo el mundo desde antes de su introducción en la India hace 500 años. En los últimos 20 años, las redes sociales han traído un nivel completamente nuevo de conciencia y estética de la cultura pop. Este es un taller práctico de 2 horas para cualquier persona mayor de 18 años que esté interesada en aprender más sobre la henna. Aprenderemos sobre la historia y las prácticas culturales de la henna, cómo hacerla, los elementos básicos de diseño y su influencia en la cultura pop. El espacio es limitado; se requiere registro. Visita nuestro calendario en línea para registrarte.

Event Type: 
Class
Age: 
Adult