Mehndi is the traditional art of painting the hands, feet, or body with a paste made from the powdered, dried leaves of the henna plant (Botanical name: Lawsonia Inermis). It stains a usually cherry-red to brown color, but this can vary with time left on and a range of other factors. Coffee, lemon, tea, and essential oils are sometimes added for texture, smell or to help the stain. Mehndi started in the Middle East and Northern Africa over 5,000 years ago. It has been used for artistic, ritual, and ceremonial use. Archeologists have even found mummies with hennaed hands. It’s becoming popular for pain-free, temporary body art here in the States.

We use natural henna and mix it with our own paste.

Registration is required. Please note, we have limited space for participants to ensure that everyone gets a complete design. When you arrive at the program, please sign in to keep your place in line for a design!

We will be meeting outside in the Children’s Garden if weather permits — otherwise, we will meet in the Maker Space.