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intensive henna workshop, classes, entire weekend long

Flavia — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:19:31 GMT

Henna Caravan R&R and elephant bar
We are excited to announce our first henna conference!
The conference will take place October 24-26 .
Free "all you can drink" bar for elephants, we have 1/2 an acre and have plenty of room for them all.
THere will be classes each day along with , henna-ing, crafts related to henna, mixing and application tips and techniques and more free henna for you and your elephant . We will address questions such as do you henna your elephants toenails or not? and other pertinent henna queries.
We will post more info later on costs and location, check back for more info as it becomes available.
The conference will cost $200.00, this will cover all henna supplies for the weekend, all meals from friday to sunday lunch.(meals will be vegetarian with a chicken option. All craft supplies and class materials(printed workshop papers) etc. we will share tips, tricks and techniques as well as offer structured classes in addition to hennaing each other non stop.
The conference will take place at my home, in Camarillo, sleeping at a nearby hotel or motel.
I have plenty of space for all the activities to go on from early morning to late night. ANd of course we will have the chocolate fountain again.
Flavia
payment may be made in full or partial payments sent to me , cash,money order, check or paypal (Flavia the number fifteen at verizon dot net)

Flavia McQueen
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Re: Henna Caravan R&R and elephant bar
Oh how I wish I could get myself on an airplane!

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Henna Caravan and http://www.worldnightofhenna.com/

Flavia — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 18:21:32 GMT

we will be at the SAnta Barbara summer solstice festival, come by if you are in the the area.
www.hennacaravan.com

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Need help finding old Mehndi Pattern Website ASAP!

Isadora — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:30:55 GMT

I found this site years ago when I started my foot tattoo a few years ago, and now that I am doing my other foot, I can't find it! I lost everything when my last computer crashed so I am having no luck at all!

The site had a mix of traditional patterns not finished pieces. I am looking for a heart pattern, Star pattern and one other that is much tougher.

Any help you can offer would be great cause I am going in very soon!

Thanks!

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Henna Caravan is having a wedding!

Flavia — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:28:41 GMT

There are only 10 days left until Jessica and Jason's wedding.
Congratulations

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Montreal Henna Spring Fling 2008

Khadija Dawn Carryl — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:03:11 GMT

Hi all! We are holding our annual spring fling and welcome everyone that can make it to come on out.

Here is the information!

Date: March 15, 2008

Time: 4 pm to 9 pm

Place: Maman, Bebe et Cafe, 5814 Sherbrooke West, Montreal H4A 1X3
http://php.mamanbebecafe.com/

Our program:

-Henna on Wood by Tracey Fisher
Each person will receive a henna cone and wooden box to design.

-Henna and Natural Herbs on Hair: Caring for it naturally by Khadija Carryl

-Talk: After the first year as a henna artists by Tracey, Khadija and Holly

-Henna Designs for Beginner's by Holly Pragnacco (coming all the way from Toronto)

-Henna and Pregnancy: The Beauty of Prenatal Belly Art by Khadija Carryl

You won't be disappointed!

For ages 16 and up

Price: $15.00 each

To sign up and register your spot please email Khadija at hennasooq@gmail.com

For more information go to http://hennasooq.com/montreal_henna_spring_fling.shtml

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tired of not having direct light to henna? time change special

Flavia — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:51:49 GMT

hands free henna light works like a charm and you can have light exaclty where you need it.
scroll down to see the hands free light.
http://www.hennacaravan.com/hennakits.html

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looking for Luer Lock bottles and tips?

Flavia — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 14:42:13 GMT

We finally have our stock of these soft bottles and various size tips for those who have asked for them.
http://www.hennacaravan.com/shop/applicator.html
scroll down thepage to see the photos of these applicators for henna.
Flavia

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Long Beach Bayou Festival-come see Henna Caravan

Flavia — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:20:15 GMT

We are excited to be at the Bayou Festival this year, we love to dance and eat sweet ptoatoe pie.
We will be henna ing crawfish on people with red glitter to jazz it up.
Come visit
Flavia

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I need a Henna Artist this Saturday.

duffykaren — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 18:34:54 GMT

For the Lotus of Light Grand Opening Celebration!

Anyone interested in doing some Henna at our Grand Opening Event?

We are located in Glendora, the event is from 2 to 7pm June 16th.

Lotus of Light Massage and Global Wellness Boutique
is located at:
526 E ROUTE 66
GLENDORA, CA 91740
626.610.3725
-Lotus of Light-
www.lotusoflight.com

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Henna Pens

Nea' — Wed, 09 May 2007 02:29:23 GMT

I have heard about henna pens, does anyone know of them or where I can find them?

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want to create intricate patterns easily? shameless advertising !

Flavia — Sat, 10 Mar 2007 15:59:20 GMT

Jessica's book Arabesque is easy to use withour transfer paper. These intricate designs can be used with ease.
Arabesque is here-just scroll down to see it
http://www.hennacaravan.com/hennakits.html
For those who are not aware of the wonders of transfer paper
go here for the transfer paper to make these lovely patterns quickly and accurately

http://www.hennacaravan.com/shop/prep.html
Flavia

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illegal?

StarDogg — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:04:31 GMT

Please read this. A friend sent it to me, and I think it's very interesting. I know of some actual towns that have bans on either henna or just "black henna", but have never heard of this, and have been doing henna tattoos at craft fairs for years. Maybe someone else has more insight.

http://www.fda.gov/womens/getthefacts/tattoos.html

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new online store

MagicalMehendi — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:37:29 GMT

Hi forgive the blatant advert, and if it's not allowed please let me know and I'll remove it ;)
Just thought I would let ya know that I've opened an online store for henna supplies. Different henna powders, essential oils and essential oil blends, and all the sparkly goodness that gems and glitter can dazzle you with.
http://www.magicalmehendi.com/shop.html is the direct url

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henna artists in michigan?

dreamindrgn — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:39:22 GMT

Hi. Can anyone help my find someone/ones that does henna in my area. I live in westland,michigan but would like to know of henna artists in livonia, canton, garden city, plymouth, and of course westland area. any help or information would be greatly apprciated. thanks

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skills on skulls!!

Flavia — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 01:45:56 GMT

We had a blast practicing our henna skills on home made sugar skulls.
Dia de los Muertos is a big day around here where you leave offerings for dead relatives.
so take a look at our fun and fanciflu skulls
Flavia
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hennacaravan/sets/72157594337318743/

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henna artist???

Tawni — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:30:24 GMT

I am looking for a Henna artist is San Francisco. I can't spend big bucks but have some materials & hope they would come to my house or otherwise???

Thanks for any suggestions,
Tawni
415.216.5984
tglitter@yahoo.com

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precut mylar for the softest cones available now

Flavia — Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:16:39 GMT

You can now order precut mylar to make the best cones for easiest use for your henna.
Cones made of mylar are so easy on the hands.
Flavia
http://www.hennacaravan.com/shop/applicator.html

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henna workshop in MA

mellea — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 01:38:38 GMT

For musicians, dancers and henna fans and friends....

FREE monthly New Moon Oriental Dance Night
August 19th at 7pm
267 Main street in Greenfield MA
Be sure to rsvp if you're coming.

Henna workshop taught by 3 artists from western Ma (supplies included)
5PM at the same location. Cost is $15 and you must pre-register.

More info:
Next New Moon is August 19th at 7pm
At Dancing Dragon, 267 Main Street, Greenfield MA 413-774-5589
Call in advance if you or your students plan to ccome and/or perform
Henna will be there as well since we'll be having a henna/bellydance workshop just before.
Henna workshop in western MA followed by an evening bellydance event:

Cost for New Moon bellydance event is free
Cost for the henna/bellydance workshop is $15

The workshop is taught by 3 henna artists and dance instruction by Mellea. All materials are provided. Call ahead if you'd like to register.

More info here:

goodforum.meacshows.com/index.php

www.meacshows.com/ddbellydance.html

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henna ! mehandi! tatoos! i work wonder on hands, do u like this?

pinky mehta — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 18:41:48 GMT

http://www.freewebs.com/fashionhenna/

have alook.. i need ur responses!

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trying to make a Minnesota connection

Kamala Devi — Sat, 15 Jul 2006 02:53:58 GMT

I play around with henna on myself but I consider myself barely a novice. I'm hoping to make connection with more experienced experts who live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area (I live in St. Paul), hoping to find a way to learn (I perfer learning from people vs. a book). Anyone here from the Twin Cities?

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henna lessons

pinky mehta — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 20:34:27 GMT

If anyone interested to learn henna aplication Its available at North Arlington, New Jersey.
Its $10/hour.
All the materials, henna paste, cones, beginners designs and related materials are available.
Try this number to reach the henna teacher: 817 240 4181

thanks
n joy henna.

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3 day henna workshop in NY

Amira — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 11:22:18 GMT

Hi everyone,

I'll be coming over to New york in Juy to hold a henna workshop, but there are more spaces available if anyone wants to join in :)

This is what the 3 day workshop will teach and what you get:
Preparation
Making Henna paste, finding ingredients and do's and don'ts
Application
Use different tools, practice designs, learn how to break down and build up more complex designs
Aftercare
Use different techniques on how to make sure you're design will last longer and comes out darker
Advanced Tips & Tricks
Make multi dimensional designs, use Glitters & colours to spice up designs and much more!
Photoshoot
Put your skills to the test and start your portfolio in the photoshoot
This is what you'll get:
Henna Powder & Paste
Enough powder & paste to get you practicing your new skill
Applicators
3 different tools to test out and see which works for you
Books
The manual will be your guide for after the workshop and the pattern books* are a great source of inspiration
(* Modern Mumbai Design & Beginner Hand pattern Book only)
Demo DVD
Even after the workshop you'll be able to see what you can potentially do and is an unlimited source of inspiration
Glitters & Colours
Choose your own glitter products that you want to keep
Photoshoot Pictures
Three 8"x10" pictures chosen by you will be given to you to start your portfolio with professional pictures
Discount in the Student Corner
Every student gets access to the Student Corner and will be able to purchase the Henna Spirit products at a discounted rate
Certificate
Every student will receive a certificate to prove that they have trained with Henna Spirit and are ready to become professionals!
The workshop will be matched to the level of skill you are at when you join the class. So whether you are advanced or beginner the practicing will be customised. :)
The times are 12PM till 6-7PM on all 33 days. I'm expecting the full address hopefully shortly.

At the moment this is the only NY workshop planned, however if there are more then 5 people interested in a different date or location an extra workshop can be arranged.

The workshop rate is $250 per person and a $50 is required :)

Let me know if you need any other information or if you want to sign up!

Amira

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2006 SUMMER JAMILA IS IN! custom sizes of cellophane too!!

Flavia — Fri, 30 Jun 2006 14:41:51 GMT

We are excited because the new summer crop is in..
I have stocked up on mylar and cellophane too so you can customize your cone rolling supplies. I will cut any size square or rectangle you prefer for your cones. Standard size is 12 inch square cut into triangle or 6x8 inch rectangles.
I can't wait to see the results when people get this new henna and start playing with it!!
Flavia

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Ildiko- great to meet you in Vagas

Flavia — Thu, 25 May 2006 19:13:11 GMT

Ildiko.
It was such a pleasure to meet you in Vegas at the wonderful conference.
I can't wait till next year there is so much sharing and teaching going on.
Your work is superb,
Flavia
www.hennacaravan.com

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Just an intro

Khadija Dawn Carryl — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 15:03:15 GMT

I am fairly new to Tribe so I just wanted to introduce myself. I am in Montreal and run a home based business called Henna Sooq. I have been loving henna for hair for many years now and now just adore body art.

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canadian henna artists please respond

msspell — Fri, 13 Jan 2006 05:43:44 GMT

just got a call from a client in canada Barrie area, Toronto vicinity...she will travel to you, who would llke hennay before she leaves to europe on the 27th... pease contact me for info @ 407-701-2227
namaste
barbee

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Orlando Henna Workshop

Erika — Tue, 27 Dec 2005 02:27:11 GMT

I'll be teaching at the "Marked for Life" Women's tattoo convention in Kissimmee/Orlando.

Date: Saturday, January 14

Time: 1:00-6:00

It's a very thorough workshop with everything you need to know to start a henna business or even just to pick up henna as a hobby.

Workshop fee: $60, includes workshop materials & supplies

Contact me for workshop questions, to pre-register or to pay by credit card/Paypal. If you prefer to pay at the convention, I can only take cash
there. Erika-Harrison@cfl.rr.com

Convention Website: http://www.deanaskinart.com/flyer.htm

~Erika
www.AmerikanBodyArt.com

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Henna for Hair

kaia — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 23:39:10 GMT

I asked this question on a different tribe and was directed here.. so.. here's a copy of the original :)

I'm about to embark into the world of henna, after being a professional colorist and makeup artist for 6 years. Basically, I'm sick of the chemicals and tired of putting myself at risk. So..that being said...I'm wanting to henna my hair. Here's what I know. Only use body art quality henna on hair that has any previous color in it....so I'm seeking out good body art henna. There are sooooooooo many to choose from!! I have heard that Yemeni is good, Pradba, Jamilla....aie yi yiiiiiiiii....... what's a girl to do? My hair is medium brown, a bit lighter in parts from the summer, and I would love a deep red tone...but nothing too orangey or coopery... I have heard that adding cloves is good to deepen the color...as well as adding some indigo. I would love to hear of any experience with this as well as resources for purchasing. I have been on www.hennaforhair.com as well and it's a great site...but I want to hear from my tribe mates! :) Cheers!! Kaia

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Top 20 funny

hennatat — Tue, 22 Nov 2005 03:07:11 GMT

Top 20 things that sound "dirty" or "bad" at a henna Conference/event, that are not.

My hole is to big.

My hole is to small.

That is a great stain.

I have 250 key’s and 30 pounds of crystal.

That is the best hand job I ever had.

Do me next!

I have done a dozen people already.

Are you still wet?

I am going to roll a short fatty.

What is your favorite position?

What position do you do it in?

My mangos are uneven.

You’ll have to take that off.

Can you pull your pants down more.

Where do you want to do me?

Do you like your cones stiff or floppy?

I did their daughter and they gave me jewelry.

Pass the pot ( Batik)

I have some fresh green stuff

Do me like you did her/him.

HEHEHE yesr thises things were said at one point or another :-)

Amy :-)

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Hello!

Casandra — Fri, 23 Sep 2005 07:27:14 GMT

Hello Hello! Nice to find another place to chat about henna =-) I recognize some of you from the Henna Page Forums! Hi everyone!

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ANYONE IN VANCOUVER

your_little_pony — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 16:55:07 GMT

i'm trying to make a connection to mehdi artistis in vancouver

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care sheets/release forms??

LotusFeet — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 16:02:54 GMT

Hiya all!

I've started doing henna at a new tattoo shop, and so I have my little "henna care" sheets to give people on the go.

But I considered doing a release form too. This could be used as a record of what I've done, but also answer some henna FAQs at the same time. Do any of you do this? If so, would ya mind sharing your format? Just thought I would pose this question to other professional mehndi artists...

Also, if anyone wants to share what they put on their care sheets in case I've forgotten anything, that would be cool!

namaste

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New to Mehndi

gingerwatch — Wed, 10 Aug 2005 18:52:34 GMT

Hi, everyone. I'm a facepainter who has been getting a lot of calls for henna tattoos. I'm thinking about getting into this since it's so popular.

Where should I buy my supplies?

Do I need to take classes? Should I buy an instructional video?

For doing henna tattoos at parties/festivals, should I use rubber stencils instead of trying to do freehand designs?

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henna and pregnancy

oooof — Wed, 06 Apr 2005 23:41:18 GMT

Hey all,

I've been doing henna for quite some time now but I've never done it on a pregnant woman and would really like to do that.

A friend is now pregnant and I brought the idea up.
She's up for it but after some research, she would like me to mix the henna with lavender oil and lemon only (no tea/coffee/tamarind/cloves/safran flowers which is usually what I use)

I understand the concern about the safety of the baby but my "problem" with this is that it'll be a lot of work for not much of a result.

What's your take on this ? Part of me still wants to do it, part of me doesn't want to bother.

Let me know
Cheers
Magali

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Practicing tips

Gabrielle — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 13:02:48 GMT

Okay, so heres the deal. I really want to try a henna design for the first time on my hand, but I don't want to buy all the supplies only to make a mess that won't come off. Problem is, I don't quite know how to practice it other than drawing with pen on my hand, which isn't good because it runs and gets blurry. Any advice would be great. Thanks!

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sinister

triliana — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 07:29:21 GMT

i just did mehendi on my right hand for the first time ever.

i am not left handed. wow, am i cramped.

i think i did it justice tho. anyone else insane enough to try this ?

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Mehndi disaster

UrvashiChandani — Thu, 28 Jul 2005 02:14:35 GMT

hehe!

I just tried to make a design all over the back of my hand and the kit that I have apparently has too large of a hole because I look diseased more than I look decorated! :-O hehe Any suggestions for a first timer?

Thank you so much!
BB
Urvashi

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long lasting blue skin dye?

niymae — Wed, 06 Jul 2005 04:02:16 GMT

hi! thanks for being here.

does anyone know of any blue skin dye (krsna color or just a bit darker) that will last for about 3 months? i'd like to be blue. teeheehee

:)

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faces

LotusFeet — Tue, 12 Jul 2005 19:48:40 GMT

who's done henna on the face?

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outside events: Sweat

LotusFeet — Mon, 27 Jun 2005 14:34:05 GMT

Anyone else had a problem with this? I have done plenty of outside events, but I had my first encounter with a client who sweats a lot. The henna design was pretty much ok, but the sweat was running down his arm & picking up some henna and making orange streaks. I gave him a napkin, and told him to dab at the sweat as much as possible--that's all I could think of.

Any advice with this?

thanks!
Jannette

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Vending in NYC ---wanna share a booth?

sunyatta — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 17:06:47 GMT

Greetings!

The Bellydancers of Color Assocaition (BOCA) will be vending at the International African Arts Festival (July 1st - 4th). We will have bellydance related items.

Would anyone like to join us at our space to do henna and /or threading? We are easy going and can work out the particulars. No sweat.

~Sunyatta

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Mandala design

MIKIBOW — Mon, 20 Jun 2005 13:38:07 GMT

My friends and I have opened a bellydance studio and wanted to find a cool mandala design to paint on our back wall. We agreed that the best place to find one would most likely be inspired by henna work and wondered if you wonderful folks had any recommendations on the best place to find some designs? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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For Starters?

brittanydanielle_22 — Sun, 05 Jun 2005 20:22:22 GMT

Howdy everybody,
I'm a fresh, like a baby right outta da womb fresh, beginner and I was hoping that you could refer me to some good, affordable books or websites, that would allow me to learn more about mehndi and henna, the ingredients, i guess you would say for the mixture, and possibly a good start on designs, and what the different symbols represent. I really wanna get to the nitty gritty of this and learn how to do it :D it would be wonderful and it's great cause i can't wait to be my own test dummy ;)
Hope to hear your wise words soon :D
Thanks,
brittany d

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Teach at CELLspace!!!

Patricia — Thu, 21 Apr 2005 05:57:34 GMT

CELLspace is a volunteer-based collaborative art center which fosters community through art and education, performance and community building. Through cooperative relationships and multi-disciplinary programs, we encourage the celebration of intergenerational and cross-cultural collaborations.

CELL, (Collectively Explorative Learning Labs), offers communal art workshops and learning labs in a variety of artistic mediums. Our 10,000 square foot facility serves as an arts incubator, enabling emerging Bay Area artists to create, develop, exhibit, and perform new work in an affordable, cooperative, and collaborative environment.

We are currently seeking creative individuals to teach during our Summer (June-August) season, and potentially continue with us for following seasons.

See the following list of classes and send an email to classes@CELLspace.org
For more information about CELLspace visit www.CELLspace.org
(Deadline: Thursday the 21th of April)

List of CELLspace Classes, June- August

*Painting (intro and advanced techniques using oils,
acrylics, tempura and water on various traditional and
non-traditional surfaces.

*Drawing (intro and advanced, using non-traditional
techniques, such as including the use of a projector
for making large banners)

*Public (Guerilla) Art (silk-screening on cloth and
paper, stenciling, wheatpaste and banner making,
large puppet/ figure making, muralism and spray
painting).

* Traditional/ Cultural Art (inc: Cartoneria (using paper
and recycled materials), pi?ata making, Mexican tin +
copper stamping + carving, Mihndi(henna paint),
origami, African mask making, lithography, etching,
linocut,woodcut...etc).

*Maille (Chain mail) (inc. clothing/ armor, inlays,
jewelry, bags,... ).

*Costumes (inc: wings, clothing, masks, using beads
for clothing and jewelry,latex clothing...).

*DIY Classes (book binding, papermaking, gifts, bags,
etc. Integrated class focusing on DIY craft
techniques for creating goods)

*Art Therapy (inc. all forms of artistic mediums
developed by an experienced art therapist/ healer)

*DIY Musical Instruments (inc. glass goblets, Poor
Lady's Gamelan, percussion devices using miniature
mics, spoons, washboards, bass instruments, etc.)

*Music Classes (for not as popular instruments, such
as: the theramin, singing saw, harmonica,accordion
and more).

*Dance Classes (inc. Flamenco, Salsa, Hooping …'''')

*Film Classes (history of film and different genres,
global films, documentaries...)

*Exercise, Kick Boxing, Karate, Jujitsu, Tai Chi and
Self Defense

*Traditional Global Recipes (focus on peasant-scrap
food centered, inc. component on nutrition and
health).

*Veggie/ Vegan Dishes (focus on affordability,
nutrition and health).

*Healing Foods (inc: herbs, ointments, potions,
concoctions, tonics, tinctures...etc)

*Bartending (exotic drinks from around the world, using
affordable alcohol and ingredients).

*Meditation (focus on healing).

*Yoga

*Alternative Parenting Classes (Meeting the Child
Development credit meeting court requirements).

*Metal Welding: (intro, inter, adv.)

*Wire Sculpture

*Metal w/ Inert Gas ( aka wire-feed welding)

*Furniture Renovation (working with found, discarded
and recycled pieces).

*Woodcarving

*Stone Carving

*Sculpting with Cernit (no oven required clay)

*Quema de Judas (Burning Giants).

*Wax sculpting/ Candle making

*Theater History and Performance (influences: Teatro
Campesino, Agusto Boal, Paulo Freire...)

*Puppetry

*Creative Writing

*Cultural Studies (Chican@ / Latin American, African
American, Asian American, Middle Eastern American,
Filipino American and Native American
with heavy focus on Arts, Film, Theater, Literature).

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Henna/Mehendi in Philadelphia

Henna — Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:12:06 GMT

Come join the new tribe for the Philadelphian's.
HennainPhiladelphia.tribe.net

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a question from a tribe newbie

Maria — Mon, 04 Apr 2005 20:05:12 GMT

Greetings, all you talented henna people out there, I *just*discovered this thread after a few weeks of surfing, and I'm so glad to be able to connect with other henna artists around the country! If I may ask a question of you all, I've been doing henna for about 5 years (mostly the Ren faires) in the northeast and was wondering people's opinions of charging for fixing smudges, goofs etc..I realize that doing henna on little ones sometimes can be challenging and people will occaisonally bump into each other, but there are times when clients clearly are't conscientious and cut ahead of all my other people waiting in line insisting to be fixed for free..Any and all thoughts on this topic are greatly
appreciated!

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A Call for Henna Vendors

sunyatta — Sun, 27 Feb 2005 14:09:55 GMT

Greetings Henna Family!

The annual BOCA (Bellydancers of Color Association) conference still has an openings for henna artist vendors. BOCA Fest 2005 will be held May 27-29th in Washington, DC. Please send a note to info@bellydancersofcolor.com if you'd like to vend. You can also see www.bellydancersofcolor.com for more info.

FYI...
Although BOCA seeks to unite dancers of African descent, Hispanic/Latino, Pacific Islander, Asian, Native America, Rom, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, East Indian, etc. in a cohesive organization all are welcome!

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Have you been to the Bazaar...?

Sun, 09 Jan 2005 06:51:58 GMT

Check out the Crafty Carnivale Bazaar tribe!

craftybazaar.tribe.net/

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Henna on Candles... any tips?

ra — Wed, 03 Nov 2004 05:39:55 GMT

Hello Goddesses!

I want to do up some candles with henna for Solstice. What can I do to keep it from flaking off easily? For other projects I use aerosol shellac and whatnot, but I don't want that stuff burning in my house!

Anyone done this before?

Thank you!
ra

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Henna on Candles... any tips?

ra — Wed, 03 Nov 2004 05:39:37 GMT

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recommended pattern books

Kianoosh — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 21:55:08 GMT

I'm looking to purchase some pattern books but there are a lot to choose from so Im not sure where to begin. any recommendations?

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Henna Design Contest!

Amira — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 08:06:30 GMT

Henna Design Contest!

Get ready with your pen and let the inspiration flow, because there is a new competition running! Your objective for this competition is to draw Birdal Mehndi pattern(s) for the hands. This can be done in any style (Traditional Indian, Moroccan, Arabic, anything!) aslong as its Bridal. You can enter as many designs as you wish (more chance of winning) and can use any technic you can imagine. Using shading, 2-tone, glitter & colours, anythign is possible!

The closing date for this competition is December 12th 2004!

Get your imagination flowing and design some amazing patterns on 1 of the following templates...

www.hennaspirit.com/gallery/...lates/hands/bridalhands1.jpg
www.hennaspirit.com/gallery/...lates/hands/bridalhands2.jpg

This is what you can win:

First Prize:

Henna Spirit's New pattern book 'Modern Bridal Mehndi Patterns'

1x White Mehndi

1x Gold Glitter

25 Rhinestones in different colours and Body Glue

Second Prize:

Henna Spirit's New pattern book 'Modern Bridal Mehndi Patterns'

1x White Mehndi

15 Rhinestones in different colours and Body Glue

Third Prize

Henna Spirit's New pattern book 'Modern Bridal Mehndi Patterns'

50 Rhinestones in different colours and Body Glue

And for everyone who took the time and effort to enter in this competition and didnt win this time will receive a small surprise gift! Do you need any other reason for not entering!? Then get going! ;)

Send in your design digitally via email to contest@HennaSpirit.com, if you have any trouble sending it over let us know! Good luck!

(Any copyright violating designs will not be accepted!)
(Note: White Mehndi does not stain the skin!)

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New Design book! :)

Amira — Mon, 01 Nov 2004 17:37:00 GMT

Hi everyone,

I am just breaking the news that i've gathered together a big set of
Bridal patterns that i've made in the last few days and turned it
into a new pattern book!

Modern Bridal Mehndi Patterns

Here are 2 samples from the book:

http://www.hennaspirit.com/gallery/products/books/modernbridalsample1.jpg

http://www.hennaspirit.com/gallery/products/books/modernbridalsample2.jpg

This design book has 20 pages with more then 30 Bridal Mehndi
designs (Designs for hands only) and 20 extra Indian style 'tattoo'
designs which are great for gilding and glitters!. These designs are
for the more intermediate and advanced as they are very intricate
and require some level of skill.

The designs are perfect for professionals who have many bridal
clients wanting ot have more modern style patterns. The designs were
drawn with the modern bride in mind and what has been most
fashionable in the recent months.

If you are interested in buying this book, you can visit my site for
more info:

http://www.hennaspirit.com/spiritbook.html

Enjoy!

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Is it henna?

Mina :) — Sun, 24 Oct 2004 03:48:00 GMT

Hi. I have a question about hand art and I figured that this was the right place to ask! I have noticed that in pictures of women from India, that oftentimes they will have designwork done on their hands that is colorful...a pink-red, for instance that does not look (to me anyway) that it is a henna stain. Does anyone know what this is?
Thank you I appreciate it.
Mina:)

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Artist Needed 11/13

Anne — Sat, 16 Oct 2004 15:53:23 GMT

Hi there,

I am looking for a reliable, highly experienced henna artist to join me for a high-end yet relaxed gig in the Napa Valley on Nov 13th. If you can send a link to photos, that would be great - I want an artist whose work makes me go "wow".

The ideal candidate would be both professional and laid-back, and hopefully, someone capable of trading gigs in the future. None of the witty, irreverant, bright, chill, fun, unique artists I've worked with over the past seven years of doing this can come on this date, so someone matching this description is ideal.

I am committed to a cooperative approach to henna, i.e. do not feel comfortable taking money out of what I pay you, so I ask that you do the same - a "gentlewoman's agreement" to share and share alike. This means I am willing to be very generous, but only to someone who will grant me the same courtesy. To me henna is about community with other artists, not making money off of the random chance that someone found my website before yours.

You must also be culturally sensitive - able to understand and respect traditions and history, as well as experienced with fairs and festivals.

Despite my serious description, I expect this gig to be fun, maybe even with free food, and I look forward to offering you this opportunity to help me realize my dream of a henna team in the Bay Area!

When you contact me, we can discuss pricing, travel, other arrangements.

Looking forward to hearing from you - I know you're out there!

Anne

650-343-9864

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Resignation from the Henna Page

Kenzi — Tue, 12 Oct 2004 00:50:21 GMT

Some of the main contributors to the Henna Page have resigned because of the unprofessional and unethical atmosphere there. When they posted their resignations to the forum, these posts were almost immediately deleted and the writers of these posts were then blocked from posting. For anyone who doesn't think that the Henna Page would do anything to keep their little dictatorship going, think again.

The people who resigned were Erfan Mahlodji, Nick Cartier, Kenzi and Thea (of Adorn Henna). Below are their letters of resignation for your information (we weren't able to save Erfan's before it was deleted). You can email any and all of us if you have any questions or comments.

From Nick:

Hello all,
Some of you may have noticed that as of late, I have ceased posting
here on the Henna Page forum. I am making this post to let everyone
know that my leaving the forum was a conscious choice, and not merely
coincidence. The state of the forum over the past year+ has gone from
primarily a place of education to a social and phsychological
battlefield, where people and opinions are continually shot down and
basic principles of fairness and ethics are denied. I can no longer
continue to support this forum in good conscience, so I am making
this post as a formal notice of my departure. It saddens me that the
situation has come to this, but at this point there do not appear to
be any other options but to remain silent or leave. So i have chosen
the latter.

If anyone would like to speak with me about this, please do not
hesitate to email me.

Best regards to all,
~Nick Cartier

From Thea:

Why are you blocking the posts?
From Efan , Nick , Kenzi?

They had some interting things that others may want to know about.
Like why theyre leaving.
They have contributed many valuable things over the years. /They have something to say.
Oh policy changes.
Oh you cant post here.

Oh well.

It is sad that this wonderful community it has come to be this fascist state. Under New managemnet!

I miss all the others who've been banned and quit.

This The Henna Page (tm)
wouldnt be the same without thier work, time and money.

The truth is too dangeruos for your readers?
email me privately obviuosly Ill be next!

Peace out
henna babies!

From Kenzi:

Dear all,

I am posting here today to announce my withdrawal from the Henna Page and my resignation from the ICNHA (certifcation) board. I regret that I have to take these actions, but I feel that I cannot in good conscience stay and contribute to a site that persists in unethical, unprofessional and nasty behavior. I do not make these claims lightly or without evidence, however, I will not air the particulars here. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

I have been actively participating here for 5 years and I am so thankful for all I have learned from the Henna Page. I would not be the henna artist or the business person that I am today without the Henna Page and its supporters and participants. I made some really wonderful and lasting friends here and these will be things that will stay with me in the long-term. That is why I feel so much disappointment at the recent actions on the Henna Page management and staff, so much so that I feel forced to leave this place that gave me so much. I feel that the negative has finally overwhelmed the positive and I cannot, in good faith, continue to support such a thing.

Despite my withdrawal and resignation, I will still be doing henna and selling henna. More importantly, I will still help out anyone who has questions about henna or just wants to talk about henna, so feel free to contact me via email.

I hope that those of you who feel the same way I do, will take courage from my actions and take the plunge. Feel free to email me if you would like to talk to me about this. Those of you who have already talked to me about this will receive an email with details.

Good luck to everyone and happy hennaing.

Kenzi

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Real Henna Magazine Issue #4 is Here

Erika — Wed, 13 Oct 2004 19:14:39 GMT

New moon...New issue of Real Henna. It's a great day. I've updated the website. You can still get Issue #2, Issue #3 in paper or electronic formats, and now Issue #4 in Paper or Electronic formats. If you were one of the contributing authors or vendors, you can expect to receive your free copy within the next week. Sorry for the re-posting, but I want to make sure that those contributors who have left HP are in the know.

Thanks,
Erika
www.RealHenna.com

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Mehndi recipes?

Jenn — Wed, 24 Mar 2004 19:25:04 GMT

I know that some folks like to keep it a secret- but I want to work on making my designs darker.

Here is the recipe I typically use. Please give suggestions on what to add to darken the stain. Also, any technique suggestions would be great.

sifted henna powder from Indian grocery store
strong black coffee
eucalyptus oil
lime or lemon juice

I don't have exact measurements- just add until mixture is the right consistency. Put it in a jacquard bottle, let it sit for a couple hours, then go to it.

When it starts to dry, I cover the design with a mixture of lemon juice and sugar ( a few times) then leave on as long as possible. After scraping it off, I keep a lot of lotion or oil on the skin and try not to use soap too much.

This has gotten the best results for me, but it isn't nearly as dark as some of the photos posted.

Could it be that I need better-quality henna? Is there something I should be doing that I'm not? What recipes do you use?

Thanks!

Jenn

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need artists

msspell — Mon, 07 Jun 2004 17:34:45 GMT

in these cities
Watertown, MA - 8/7
Auburn, MA - 8/11
Waterford, CT - 8/6
North Attelboro, MA - 8/6
Danvers, MA - 8/5
Salem, NH - 8/13
Nashua, NH - 8/6
Braintree, MA - 8/10
Saugus, MA - 8/5
Mentor, OH - 8/22
Lincolnwood, IL - 8/12
St. Paul, MN - 8/13
Wichita, KS - 10/9
Springfield, IL - 8/21
Santa Rosa, CA - 8/28

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question for Kenzi...

ra — Mon, 04 Oct 2004 03:57:14 GMT

Hiya, it's me, ra, also on the Henna Artistry tribe...

what I would like to know is...

How do you get such nice, straight, lines in your geometric designs? Is it freehand?

They are lovely.

Thanks!
ra

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2 shades henna

oooof — Fri, 16 Apr 2004 16:46:55 GMT

Hello All,

So last night I did a test on doing some shading. I posted a picture here (the last one page #3) but this morning, all I got was a large orange stain :-(

I had seen a picture of something similar and thought it looked really nice. Is there a way to obtain such an effect ? I did the shading first, leaving the paste (very liquid) for about 10 minutes.

Thanks !
Magali

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Mehndi Photos

tristram — Sun, 19 Oct 2003 23:52:30 GMT

Please, please upload photos of cool Mehndi designs...whether on your own skin or of someone else's.

i personally find the most traditional and intracate designs on hands, feet and necks to be the most attractive. Anyone else have a thought or two on that?

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mehndi not taking on chest

ra — Fri, 25 Jun 2004 19:09:12 GMT

hi.. i posted this on the henna artistry tribe as well...

when i did a piece on my girlfriend's collarbone area it didn't take whatsoever, though the mix was fine, worked elsewhere, etc.

can you offer any experiences, tips, advice, whatever?

thank you!

ra

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preggo belly

msspell — Sat, 14 Aug 2004 05:30:34 GMT

i love the mandala on the belly, very pretty :)

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Trades?

Erin — Mon, 22 Mar 2004 14:49:25 GMT

I just graduated from Massage school and will be getting my license soon. Is there anyone in the Portland area who would be interested in trading a massage for some henna work?

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crazy Mehndi

msspell — Mon, 20 Oct 2003 05:14:35 GMT

for more pics of mine... my website is www.barbeecain.com
peace and blessings :)
b

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