Programme information
Course Title:
The Art of Henna
Duration of Course:
6 hours split over 3 sessions
Cost:
£225 per student (discounts available for group bookings)
Course Dates:
Arranged to suit
Course Venue:
Slough, Berkshire (25 miles west of London)
Tutor:
Riffat Bahar
Contact details:
07944 341 563 / www.riffat.co.uk / info@riffat.co.uk
Course aim
The course is taught on a one to one basis. Each student will have the full attention
of the tutor. Students gain the knowledge and skills to mix and apply henna paste
onto the body safely. The course provides an introduction for those new to henna or
is for those wishing to improve their existing henna techniques. The course consists
of discussion of techniques, theory, demonstrations and individual guidance.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to:
Show awareness of what henna is
Source the best henna powders and how to store them
List at least 3 different uses of henna
Make your own safe henna paste and hand-rolled cones
Apply henna
Explore different henna styles and break down basic designs
Get the best possible stain from your henna paste
Identify the dangers of so called ‘Black Henna’
Additional information
Students will be required to provide a note pad and pen to take notes if necessary
and be able to understand instructions in English.
The following are provided as part of the course:
Step by step henna training manual (
copyright of Riffat Bahar
) containing over
40 designs
Henna Kit containing henna powder, oil, templates, glitter, bindis, tattoos,
carrot bag and plastic glove
All materials used while attending the course: filled cones/cone materials,
scissors, sellotape handouts & practice sheets
Additional materials are available for sale at any time: henna powder, oils,
glitter, transfer paper, tracing pencil etc
Qualifications
All students completing the course receive a Certificate of attendance
