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Exploring the Art of Henna
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 7, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Wakelin Room
- Campus:
- Main Library
- Audience:
- Adult
- Categories:
- Adult Artist Workshop Featured Event
Join us for an Exploration of Henna with artist, Manisha Trivedi.
This fun workshop includes hands-on training, personal guidance, discussion, demonstration and lots of Q&A’s.
This Workshop includes:
An Introduction on Henna -
The history of henna and how it has evolved over time. Cultural significance and practices. Henna trends in the modern world.
Henna Safety -
A thorough explanation on the dangers of “black henna.”
Henna Applicators -
A live demonstration on rolling a perfect cone.
Design Techniques –
Learn how to control a Henna cone. Learn to design and connect beautiful small motifs to create inspirational patterns.
Henna Demonstration –
Receive a free small henna design demonstration.
Aftercare and Tips –
A live demonstration on how to seal your henna and learn how to achieve optimal results.
Henna cone Ingredients -
Organic Henna Powder, Essential oils (Tea tree, Eucalyptus oil, Cajeput), Sugar, Water
Manisha is a professional henna artist and educator with over 25 years of experience. Beyond her stunning bridal and corporate work, she is deeply committed to the community—regularly leading workshops at schools and libraries and donating 'henna crowns' to cancer survivors. She is a passionate advocate for the use of 100% natural, organic henna and views this ancient art form as a powerful tool for connection and meditation.
Questions? Email Haley at hschmidt@wellesleyma.gov
Sponsored by the Friends of the Wellesley Free Libraries.
Registration has closed.