Workshop Overview
This workshop offers an artistic outlet for the desire to get a tattoo, which may be hindered by work or family constraints. Through the art of temporary henna body painting, participants can explore this creative expression safely and enjoyably.
Key Details
- Target Participants: Anyone interested
- Quota: 10 people
- Workshop Date: June 26, 2016
- Workshop Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: Creative Village – Border Tree Studio (文創村－邊樹工作室)
Workshop Content
Introduces the traditional Indian art of Henna body painting. Henna, also known as Mehndi, differs from permanent tattoos as it only stains the outermost layer of skin (the stratum corneum), causing no harm to the deeper layers.
The workshop provides a preliminary understanding of Indian traditional customs and teaches the techniques for drawing Henna patterns.
Instructor Profile
Wang Yaping (王雅萍)
- Studied Graphic Design at Luso-Chinese Technical and Professional Secondary School.
- Graduated in 2015 from the Macao Polytechnic University with a major in Printmaking from the Visual Arts (Fine Arts) department.
- Her work was selected for the All-Macau Calligraphy and Painting Joint Exhibition in 2014.
- Has participated in various exhibitions including printmaking, sketching, seal carving, Hong Kong-Macau Community Art Joint Exhibitions, and Hong Kong Tactile Art exhibitions.
- Passionate about creation, she co-founded the a-club handicraft group with like-minded individuals.
Notes
- Interested individuals are welcome to register directly with the instructor.
- The workshop is free of charge.
- Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis until the quota is filled.
- The Macau Handicraft and Creative Persons Association reserves the final right of decision regarding the event.
