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Henna U, learn the art of henna both beginners and professional henna artists

Learn mehndi, the art of henna, with hands-on professionally taught classes in Orlando, Florida. These are structured classes packed with hands-on education and experience.

  • Only 12 People Per Class
  • All Workshop Supplies Included
  • Comprehensive Professional Teaching
  • Announced/Registration Available 30 Days in Advance
  • If the date is not listed below, we do not have a date yet.
  • Simply Henna 101 workshop: 3 Hour Intensive $80
  • Henna Labs: 1-2 Hours $40-$70 (depending on the lab)
  • Calendar Below
  • Workshop Descriptions Below


2023 Henna Workshops and Classes
Registration Available About 30 Days Before

Advance dates are tentative and subject to change.

First Half 2023 Second Half 2023

Saturday, July 22, 2023
10:00am - 1:00pm

Henna 101 Intensive
Semi-Private (Only 6 Students)

Nothing Scheduled

Registration for workshops closes at 10:00 am two days BEFORE the workshop. Online workshops close 10 days before the workshop to allow for shipping time.


Current Henna Workshops Henna U Henna Workshops and Classes

Henna U: Henna 101 Intensive "The Basics & Beyond"
Learn the art of doing henna from start to finish.

From mixing henna to creating custom henna designs, this intensive workshop is designed to create a strong foundation for your henna journey. This will be an INTENSE 3 hours of instruction and hands-on work. ALL substance, NO fluff.

This is a Semi-Private class with ONLY 6 Students
As such, we cover a larger variety of topics/techniques than the normal 101 class covers.

When: Saturday, July 22, 2023
10:00am - 1:00pm

Where: Beachcombers Bazaar and Henna Supply
8503 Forest City Rd, Orlando FL 32810

ONLY 6 Spots Available!
There will be plenty of hands-on attention with only 6 people in the classroom.

Learn the following...

- Mixing the perfect batch of henna
- The science and safety of henna
- Getting to know the basic elements of henna design
- Putting together basic henna designs using a beginner-friendly build technique
- Hands-on henna technique

Both beginning and intermediate artists are welcome.

Comprehensive henna take-home kit ($45 value), workbook, and class supplies are provided.


Learn more about our online classes and private classes here.

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Henna U Classes

Twice a year we offer a henna learning opportunity with our extension classes. The Simply Henna 101 workshop is offered and is typically followed by topic-based henna Labs. These are limited and tend to sell out, particularly the 101 class, so purchase your ticket early.


Henna U Intensives

We occasionally bring in a henna guest teacher from the professional henna community for an intensive hands-on classes and workshops. These can be one day or multi-day events based on the availability of the instructor.

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Henna U Extension Class Descriptions

Our henna workshops and classes are offered once a quarter. The Simply Henna 101 workshop is offered twice a year. The 101 class is typically followed by one or two subject based henna labs. Labs can be taken on their own or in conjunction with the 101 henna class.

Simply Henna 101 Workshop

This workshop is generally offered 2 times a year and tends to sell out. It is announced approximately 30 days in advance, so buy your ticket as soon as it's available.

Simply Henna 101 Workshop

The Science and Art of Mehndi

Learn how to do henna with an in-depth introduction to the basics of henna tattoos. Learning the science and the art of henna gives you everything you need to start or continue your henna adventure!

This Workshop Covers:

  • Brief henna history/traditions
  • Different kinds of henna
  • Henna safety
  • How henna works
  • How to mix henna
  • Application techniques
  • Design and art techniques
  • and so much more...

Includes THREE hours of professional instruction, a workbook, workshop materials, companion eBook, and a complete henna take-home kit.

Learn the anatomy of a henna design to create your own henna style.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels

THREE Hour Intensive
Cost: $70

This is a full 3 hour workshop with 2 hours of hands-on henna work. The workshop is bargain priced, as it includes a henna kit with more than $30 worth of product and a free companion eBook. This is over a $40 value!


Henna Lab Workshop Descriptions

Our henna labs are subject based classes. We offer one or two labs after every Simply Henna 101 workshop. Below is a list of some of our labs. We are continually creating new curriculums and subjects. Each lab is updated every time it's offered so all labs remain current. Labs vary in time between 1 hour and 2 hours. Prices vary based on time and product used but are normally around $40-70.

Basic henna information is NOT taught in henna labs. If you are a beginner, you should take the Simply Henna 101 workshop first.

Henna Vocabulary Series

Henna Vocabulary Series
Henna Anatomy 1 Lab

The Gross Anatomy of henna! Learn the principles of henna design fundamentals to create designs that are professional quality.

These design principles relate to every style of henna, will enhance your understanding of bringing a full henna design to life and build a foundation for strong henna stylization. These are the principles that allow you to develop your own henna style as an individual artist.

Companion eBook included.

Learn the anatomy of a henna design to create your own henna style.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Vocabulary Series
Henna Anatomy 2 Lab

This is a natural follow-up of the Anatomy 1 Lab. It contains guided layout practice where we re-create complete designs start to finish. After learning the principles of henna anatomy, this class helps to cement the concepts giving you go-to designs that you are comfortable doing.

This creates a strong foundation for finding your henna voice.

Companion eBook included.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Vocabulary Series
Fabulous Henna Fillers Lab

Learn to utilized fillers in different ways, including how and when to use filler techniques.

Tips and tricks to create neat and clean looking fillers in both traditional and modern henna designs.

This is a great workshop to take if you are interested in bridal style henna. Fillers feature heavily in bridal henna.

Learn how to create quick and beautiful sangeet strips for henna parties in this mehndi class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Vocabulary Series
Negative Space Design Lab

This class focuses on how to use negative space within a henna design. This is arguably the most important part of henna anatomy and the most difficult to master.

You will learn to use negative space in creative ways and to consider the use of negative space in every henna tattoo you do. This lab focuses on expanding your henna vocabulary.

This is a great workshop to take if you are interested in bridal style henna.

Learn to use negative space in henna designs in theis hands on henna class and workshop.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Vocabulary Series
Creating Texture & Shading Design Lab

The class teaches various ways to create texture in henna, including different was to add shading to henna designs.

We physically practice techniques and explore unique wasy to add depth and texture to a henna design.

Learn what you need to know to do a henna party or fundraising event in this henna class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Vocabulary Series
Henna Line Quality Lab

In this hands-on technique class, you will learn to lay down the perfect henna line. Learn how to drape henna and how to draw henna. We will drill, drill, drill and you will be prepared for you own at home henna practice.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Around the World Series

Henna Around the World Series
Classic and Modern Indian Style Lab

Learn the basics of both traditional Indian style henna and modern Indian style henna. You will learn foundation layouts, how to combine elements, and how to create full hand designs.

Companion eBook included.

Learn what you need to know to do a henna party or fundraising event in this henna class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Around the World Series
Indian and Arabic Style Lab

Learn the basics of both traditional Indian style henna and traditional Arabic style henna. Learn to identify the differences between the styles and how to fuse them for unique henna designs.

Learn what you need to know to do a henna party or fundraising event in this henna class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Around the World Series
Moroccan and Mauritanian Style Lab

Learn the basics of both traditional Moroccan style henna and traditional Mauritanian style henna. Learn to identify the differences between the styles and create a foundation ofr incorporating both styles into your henna work.

Learn what you need to know to do a henna party or fundraising event in this henna class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Subject Design Labs

Design by Layout Henna Lab

Learn to create beautiful henna designs using a system of modifying different layouts. Think of this as a mix and match system to create different designs. This is a fantastic way for a beginner to become confident with henna and is perfect for more experienced henna artists to add speed and diversity when doing large events and festivals.

Companion eBook included.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Sangeet Strip Henna Lab

This class will teach how to build sangeet strips for quick party designs that people love. Learn techniques to create individual henna designs for each person while still being quick.

Perfect for beginners but also great for anyone that wants to do henna on others at festivals or parties.

Companion eBook included.

Learn how to create quick and beautiful sangeet strips for henna parties in this mehndi class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Beginning Henna Business Lab

If you want to do henna on others for money, THIS is the class for YOU! Avoid common mistake new henna artists make at early henna gigs. Learn what you need to prepare for a gig, how to price henna, contract basics, and so much more. This is a business class not a design class.

This class is designed for you to make money doing henna and to start your henna business off right.

Companion eBook included.

Learn what you need to know to do a henna party or fundraising event in this henna class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Mandala Madness Design Lab (Henna Crown Info)

Learn multiple ways to create gorgeous symmetrical mandalas in henna. Learn the art of creating custom mandalas and placement.

This lab includes a short section on henna crowns.

Great for festival artists and henna artists that do parties so you can add speed to creating mandalas.

Companion eBook included.

Learn what you need to know to do a henna party or fundraising event in this henna class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Perfect Peacocks Henna Lab

An in-depth look at our favorite henna motif; the peacock! Learn specific types of stand-alone peacocks and also how to incorporate peacocks into larger henna designs.

Companion eBook included.

Learn what you need to know to do a henna party or fundraising event in this henna class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Fast and Fabulous Design Lab

Learn the foundation to create henna designs for festivals and parties that are quick and look great. This is not about just duplicating designs, but learning to CREATE designs based on what's currently trending, while still being quick.

If you are doing henna at festivals or parties, this class will help you get through more people quicker and make more money. Master the skill of "Artists Choice"!

Learn what you need to know to do a henna party or fundraising event in this henna class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Zippy Henna Design Lab

Fun and quick henna designs! Learn to henna a selection of quick-high-impact party designs that people will love.

Perfect for beginners but also great for anyone that wants to do henna on others at festivals or parties.

Learn what you need to know to do a henna party or fundraising event in this henna class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Beginning Indian Bridal Design Lab

This class does not cover the basics of Indian style. This is a step above basic Indian style into Indian bridal henna.

We will cover, motifs, placement, tradition, and speed. This is very hands-on class where you will both duplicate and create designs. Though you can be a henna beginner to take this class, you should have some experience with henna.

Learn what you need to know to do a henna party or fundraising event in this henna class.

Henna Skill Level: Some Experience Needed
Basic henna information will NOT be taught.

Henna Mixology Lab

If you are not mixing your own henna paste from powder, or if you are not getting consistent results, this is the workshop for you!

As in our Simply Henna 101 workshop the science of henna will be taught. Learn dye release, ingredients for the perfect henna paste, and how to find the perfect texture. The difference is that instead of a demo, you will be actually mixing multiple batches of henna.

You will make and use different henna textures in class, along with take-home samples.

This is an intensive 2.5 hour workshop and uses a ton of product.

Learn what you need to know to do a henna party or fundraising event in this henna class.

Henna Skill Level: All Levels

Class Length: 2.5 Hours
Cost: $75




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