Henna Taster Morning
Location | Leicester Print Workshop |
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Date & Time |
Saturday 21st October 2023 10.00am - 1.00pm |
Experience | Beginner |
Tutor | Safina Adam |
Led by local artist Safina Adam, you will be introduced to the histories and differences of natural henna and jagua techniques, and learn how to make the paste, create designs and patterns, and how to apply the patterns onto skin. Participants will practice on paper and if you're happy with your designs, pair up to apply on one another! Safina will provide a take-home worksheet for you to continue practicing at home.
Course Structure
- Introduction to the workshop + Health and Safety.
- What is Henna and Jagua and How is it Made?
- Demonstration of how to hold and use a henna cone and create designs
- Practising simple shapes and lines
- Demonstrating simple designs and techniques
- Practising simple designs on paper or with one another
- Learning how to take care of your Jagua and Henna Tattoos
- Clean up
Leicester Print Workshop
Leicester Print Workshop is the regional development centre for printmaking. Established by artists in 1986, we are a registered charity, supported by Arts Council England. Our RIBA award-winning building is situated in Leicester City Centre's Cultural Quarter and is home to a large, well equipped open access Printmaking Studio.
We have over 30 years’ experience of teaching people printmaking. Our programme offers the largest number and broadest range of printmaking courses in the region, with courses suitable for beginners as well as experienced printmakers, delivered by practicing artists and nationally renowned tutors. Participants learn in small and friendly groups in our purpose-designed studio.
Bookings
Online: You can book online here by credit / debit card or Paypal.
Telephone: You can pay by card over the phone during our opening hours (Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm). Call us on 0116 251 4174.
In person: Call in to Leicester Print Workshop during our opening hours (Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 5pm) to book and pay by card, cash or cheque.
Pre-course information: We will send you details of how to find us and what to bring with you when we process your booking.
Concessions
Full-Print Members of Leicester Print Workshop are entitled to a 10% discount on our inhouse courses. Interested in joining LPW as a member? Click here for more information.