Henna Tattoo Workshop
Following her Fine Art degree, Becky Tebbett focused on community projects and work for exhibition. Her work in Henna develops her interest in the application of ancient symbols and motifs on the skin as an old form of artistic expression.
Her artistic interests include the subversion of textiles and traditional female textile pursuits and the formation of lesbian sexuality via tattoos and markings.
She feels that using Henna free-hand on the skin is an immediate form of female creative expression.
Henna Tattoo Workshop
By the end of this workshop you will know some of the background of Henna (Mehndi), be able to produce your own designs, and (if desired) have your own Henna Tattoo. The beauty of Henna tattoos is that they are an instantaneous form of self expression. Henna tattoos are of course temporary, lasting approximately two weeks.
Henna Herstory
A brief history of the application of Henna throughout the world, its origins and uses, including its medicinal properties and its use within religious groups.
Henna Ingredients
You will learn about the properties and purpose of the ingredients used in Henna paste, including information on the natural ingredients that are added to change tattoo colour. You will also learn how to identify 'fake' Henna.
Henna Designs
Becky will show you examples of decorative and spiritual designs, and how these differ by country or religion, and the cross over between cultures. You will have an opportunity to explore your own ideas and create your own Henna design, or to work on your skin free hand!
If you prefer Becky can apply designs that you have created or that you choose from her design book.
Becky provides you with a two hour workshop and the maximum number of participants is 9 women.
During the festival, in addition to running Henna tattoo workshops, Becky is also exhibiting her own art and she has also organized the Letters To Eressos art project created by aRTpRide, a collective of women artists working in Birmingham, UK. This exhibition resurrects our fore-mothers use of the traditional postal service as a way of communicating.
For enquiries please contact us at Eressos Women's Festival 2007
