An introduction to Mehendi art, its cultural significance in weddings and festivals, the difference between natural and chemical mehendi, and important safety practices including skin patch testing and allergy awareness.
Mehendi Magic – A Henna Art Workshop
This workshop will teach you the beautiful and traditional art of Mehendi (Henna) design. You’ll learn how to handle a mehendi cone, understand design flow, and create simple to intricate patterns suitable for festivals, celebrations, and casual wear. By the end of the session, you'll have the confidence to apply henna designs on your own or others’ hands with ease.
Through guided practice, you’ll explore a variety of motifs—from floral vines and leafy trails to Arabic-style and fun modern elements like hearts, stars, and initials. You'll also gain insights into safe application techniques, design symmetry, and cone control. By the end of the workshop, you'll have practiced designs on paper and hands, participated in a mini design showcase, and gained the creative spark to continue your mehendi journey independently or even professionally.
Workshop Information
This Mehendi (Henna) Art Workshop is a fun, creative, and hands-on learning experience designed for kids, teens, and beginners. You'll explore the traditional and modern aspects of mehendi design, understand the cultural significance, and practice creating beautiful patterns using mehendi cones under expert guidance.
What Will You Learn?
This workshop is perfect for those who want to learn the basics of mehendi art, from how to handle a cone to drawing popular designs like floral trails, Arabic patterns, and personalized motifs. By the end of the session, you’ll be confident in applying mehendi on both practice sheets and live hands.
- Introduction to mehendi art and its cultural significance.
- Understanding the types of mehendi (natural vs. chemical).
- Safety tips and allergy precautions (including patch testing).
- How to hold and control a mehendi cone properly.
- Practice basic shapes: dots, lines, spirals, vines, and leaves.
- Create beginner-friendly designs like flowers, stars, hearts, and initials.
- Explore traditional Arabic and Indian-inspired design styles.
- Live practice on paper and hands with instructor feedback.
Requirements
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- Suitable for ages 8 and above (customizable for teens and adults).
- All materials including mehendi cones and practice sheets will be provided.
- Participants may bring wet wipes or tissues for convenience.
- Optional: Bring your own design inspiration or references.
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Introduction to Mehendi Art
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Tools & MaterialsLearn about the essential tools needed for mehendi application, including ready-made or fresh mehendi cones, tissue paper, wet wipes, tracing sheets, transparent folders, and optional essential oils for enhancing color.
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Cone Holding & Control PracticePractice how to hold a mehendi cone correctly and build muscle memory with guided strokes such as dots, spirals, leaves, and lines. Participants will first work on paper or plastic before moving to live hands.
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Design Time! Beginner to CreativeBegin your design journey with simple patterns like flowers and vines. Kids and teens can explore summer-themed designs like butterflies, hearts, and stars, while older students will try traditional Arabic and Indian motifs.
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Live Practice on HandsParticipants will pair up to apply designs on each other's hands with live instructor guidance, allowing for real-time feedback and correction of technique.
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Showcase & CelebrationEnd the workshop with a fun mini show-off where the best design wins a prize! Participants will also enjoy a group photo session and can take part in an optional quiz or drawing contest.
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What Participants Will Receive
- Mehendi design guide / worksheet
- Certificate of Participation (optional)
- 1 Mehendi cone to take home
- Bonus: Simple DIY mehendi cone recipe card
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- Durations: 2 to 3 Hours
- Lectures: 15
- Students: Max 50
- Skill Level: Advanced
- Language: English
Course price
₹700 ₹1,500
