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Email: arjgeniux@gmail.com | Call: +918013 31 1313
| Course Name: | Certificate in Mehndi Arts |
| Course Short Name: | Mehndi Course |
| Course Code:: | ARJ0139 |
| Course Type: | Certificate |
| Duration: | 1 Month |
| Eligibility: | 10th |
| Total Subjects: | 3 |
The focus is on mastering the tools and building the foundational strokes.
Introduction to Henna/Mehndi:
History, cultural significance, and tradition of Mehndi.
Types of Mehndi (natural vs. chemical) and safety precautions.
Cone Preparation & Handling:
Quality Henna powder selection and paste preparation for a dark stain.
Making and filling a perfect Henna cone (crucial skill).
Learning the correct way to hold the cone and control pressure for fine lines.
Basic Motifs and Strokes (Practice on Paper/Glass):
Lines: Thick, thin, straight, wavy, and parallel lines.
Dots: Different sizes and formations (pearl drops).
Curves and Spirals: Simple swirls and loops.
Trellises/Checks: Simple mesh, jaali, and check patterns.
Shading: Basic techniques to give depth to designs.
This week focuses on the staple elements of traditional and contemporary designs.
Floral Patterns:
Drawing different types of Flowers (lotus, rose, basic 5-petal flowers).
Drawing various Leaves and Vines (creepers/bail) used for trails.
Traditional Motifs:
Mastering the Paisley (Kairi), a fundamental shape in Indian Mehndi.
Drawing Mandala patterns (circular designs) and their variations.
Figure Elements (Introduction):
Basic outlines for Peacocks (the most popular bird motif).
Simple outlines for animals like Elephants and symbols like Kalash (pot).
Simple Finger & Palm Designs:
Learning how to structure small, wearable designs for the back of the hand and fingertips.
The focus shifts to the bold, free-flowing patterns of Arabic and Indo-Arabic styles.
| Style | Key Characteristics Taught | Design Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Arabic Style | Bold outlines and filled-in areas (shading). Focus on vine-like, flowing trails. | Single-Trail Designs: Creating a beautiful trail design that starts from the finger and flows towards the wrist/forearm, often with lots of empty spaces. |
| Indo-Arabic Fusion | A combination of the boldness of Arabic with the intricacy of Indian designs. | Using large Arabic motifs as the anchor, then filling the surrounding spaces with fine Indian details like checks and petals. |
| Golgappa/Tikki | Quick, simple circular designs for festivals and simple occasions. | Mastering various ways to create the central circular design and surrounding border. |
| Borders & Cuffs | Different types of cuff and wrist borders, used to finish off designs neatly. | Creating net, chain, and petal borders. |
The final week prepares the student for client work by focusing on application speed, presentation, and aftercare.
Bridal Elements (Overview):
Learning how to combine all mastered elements to create a Full Hand design (though deep-dive bridal training is usually in an advanced course).
Practicing Figure work (e.g., bride/groom face outlines, shehnai musical instruments) and how to incorporate them.
Finishing Techniques:
Achieving clean outlines and uniform filling.
Techniques for using glitter, rhinestones, and accessories to enhance the dry design.
Aftercare & Maintenance:
The science of henna stain darkening (Lawsone release).
Providing clients with professional aftercare instructions (lemon-sugar sealant, covering the design).
Tips for stain longevity and removal.
Professional Practice (Introduction):
Time management for application (speed practice).
Hygiene and client consultation.
This intensive one-month format requires significant personal practice time outside of class to master the fine motor skills required for professional results.
Would you like me to search for institutes near a specific location that offer this kind of one-month course?