Hi Just wanted to share with you all what a wonderful workshop I took yesterday in Buffalo.
Paul Chudy (who never signs off his interesting emails with his real name) was the ultimate host looking after our every need. Class size was limited to about 12 - the perfect size for lots of sharing and one on one help and instruction. The focus of this workshop was to learn basic henna and get stared with around 60 simple and moderately simple designs that can all be done in 2 minutes or less. Included in the very reasonable fee for the class was a CD with practice sheets, a file to make an amazing banner featuring a description and care instructions as well as 7 pages of design choices (over 60 designs, I think) , printable guide book/cheat sheets. and more. We each got a little kit with the CD, instruction book (very comprehensive, a pre--made cone, a squeezie bottle with metal tip, glitter, essential oil, contact information for further supplies and more. Everything we needed to get thru the day and more was in that kit. Maddy started with a basic review of henna and it's history, how and when it is used today, what black henna is and why it is so bad, resources for further information, supplies, ideas, etc. She demonstrated how to make the henna (following the instructions in our booklet) and let us get a feel for the correct consistency needed. Then we got to play with the henna using both our cones and the bottles. She gave us a few tips individually and as a group on how to work with it, steadying your hands, how to shade the henna and more. Maddy checked in with us quite a bit answering all of our questions and making sure we were 'getting' it. At the end of the day, we all went to a local restaurant where Paul works weekly. We got to see Paul in action making balloons and Maddy doing henna for people. All in all, it was a great day. I learned lots and have started collecting a few supplies to put together the small kit I need to get started. I have a couple of agents who keep asking me for henna....so I know I'll have the chance sell my new skill in the near future. If you get a chance to take any class by Maddy (selling, painting, henna or more) jump at the chance. If Paul is hosting it, you'll be comfortable, well informed, you'll learn a lot and have a fun day with this kind and thoughtful host. Katie -- Katie Hunt www.KatieTheGreat.com www.DougTheGreat.com -- Katie Hunt www.KatieTheGreat.com www.DougTheGreat.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Face Painting and Body Art Association." This is a PG-13 forum dedicated to the discussion of Face Painting and Body Art. This group is provided for the benefit of all and as such is not moderated. Our goal is to promote open and unrestricted communication between people interested in face painting and body art. We hope that you will be courteous to others and try to stay on topic. You are free to offer products or services related to face painting as well. Please address concerns with the original poster before contacting the management. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/fpba-assn -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
