Moor Moroccan Henna Master Class

Brooklyn, NY

Sunday, October 16, 2011
12:00 to 5:00 pm

$125

Join Nic and Kenzi for their renowned Moroccan Henna Master Class! This 5 hour intensive class will teach you everything you need to know about Moroccan henna, including history, techniques, designs, folklore, and more. Kenzi and Nic have spent more than a decade studying the henna traditions unique to Morocco and now they are sharing their wealth of knowledge with you! The course is divided into three sections: History, design, and practice. The history section covers many fascinating aspects of Moroccan culture and explores the unique relationship Moroccans have with henna as an art, a medicine, a cosmetic, and a blessed and magical substance. Kenzi goes to the roots of henna's important place in Moroccan culture and draws on her own experiences living in Morocco to present a fascinating portrait of the role henna plays in the daily lives and experiences of the Moroccan people. The design section covers everything you need to know to de-mystify the beautiful geometric designs that are unique to Moroccan henna art.

Nic covers all aspects of Moroccan design including regional styles, important motifs, and the nitty-gritty of design creation including where to start, how to create specific shapes, and how to give your Moroccan designs the most authentic look possible. Nic's teaching method will have you creating your own authentic Moroccan style designs in no time. The practice section includes several demonstrations by Nic and Kenzi of design creation and Moroccan henna techniques. Then it's time for you to test your knowledge under the guidance of Nic and Kenzi as we coach you through the creation of your own Moroccan style henna work.

Order your printed copy of the book here. Or buy the E-book here

There are 15 spaces in the class and we do anticipate that the class will fill, so register early to guarantee your spot

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What people are saying about the Moor, Moroccan Henna Master Class:

Kristina Kurzan, Seattle:

"I attended the workshop and for the first time I feel like I have a truly discerning eye where it comes to a henna design. Moroccan style, particularly Fesi, has always been my favorite style. After the workshop I have a better understanding of how designs are built and why they’re built that way – on a large scale I can review a design and see where it is ‘true’, and where it is more fusion. On a micro scale, I know why there are dots! There is a reason the designs unfold in the way they do and now as I execute a Moroccan design I have an order in which to lay it down, rather than winging it.

It was absolutely worth the money paid (and then some!) to get to sit in space with Kenzi and Nic, share their excitement and expertise; the dessert was watching them work, in person.  Both explained patiently and in a relaxed way through many distractions including late arrivals (one of which was me!), videotaping, loud, squeaky chairs – they never missed a beat. The format was structured and made sense but was relaxed – it was easy to chime in with questions without disrupting the presentation.

I feel that even though I’ve not yet purchased or read their book on Moroccan henna, I still have an advantage when it comes to executing a beautiful, authentic design. I highly recommend moving heaven and earth to attend this workshop if you feel in any way connected to Moroccan style henna designs, or wish to help to preserve this artform."

Alysa, Seattle:

"It was truly a wonderful event :) so many wonderful people and Kenzi and Nic rocked it! Thanks so much to Maya and Jeanie and Kree and all for coordinating it and the lovely art exhibition. that was an extra awesome touch, i didnt get to go to the art exhibition last week, but the class was in the room with all the awesome henna inspired art! so before and on break i got to wander around and oggle at all the wonderful pieces! I agree, Kenzi and Nic should move over here to the West coast, they're super sweet and just great folks and i'd love to learn more about the culture and histories since i'm just totally enamored with Morocco now with all it's similarities to my other studies :) Lots of info there at the class, i have pages and pages and pages of notes and need to get that book!!! ;) of course i want one of each, which i totally cant afford :P anyway, awesome stuff! Hope you guys get to do more seminars like this, they're totally worth it!"

Maya, Seattle:

"It was wonderful, too short a time to spend with them, but wonderful! It was a real treat to watch Nic work and absorb the rich information that Nic and Kenzi shared in such a conversational style. I agree, if you can facilitate this workshop taking place near you, do it! You will be so glad you did. I already owned the Moor book but having the chance to hear the information from the authors themselves was on a whole other level."

Cindy Blue, Seattle:

"Thank you Kenzi and Nic for coming to Seattle and to our wonderful hosts for the event. It was very informative. The photos were stunning. I loved the comparison of the different styles from the different regions. The infomation on how to lay out the foundation and where to begin was just what I needed to hear. All we needed was four more hours!

I also enjoyed meeting many of my local artists I have admired from afar as well. You were all so welcoming. It was a great event. The only bad part was it had to come to an end."

Katy De Bra, Califonia:

"It’s so clear now, so demystified. I used to painstakingly copy Moroccan designs and now I feel I can create them or alter them on the spot to suit my henna-ee, which is how I usually work, creating
something custom on-the-spot."