Hands-on Henna at the Textile Museum of Canada
Photo Credit: Henna painting by greatwhiteyakon Flickr
Henna decoration is big in Toronto, perhaps due to the large number of naturalized South Asian citizens that we have living here. Henna decoration is a big part of the culture in countries like India and it’s ended up making its way into the Toronto culture as well, with Henna tattoos and paintings featuring largely in a number of different places as you walk around the city. With more interest in this style of artistic expression, the Textile Museum of Canada has decided to help those interested learn how to get in the know regarding Henna painting.
Details
Event: Hands-on Henna workshop
Date: March 8, 2008
Time: 1 PM to 5 PM
Cost: $50 for members, $65 for non-members, $40 for students and $20 for materials
Location: Textile Museum of Canada, 55 Centre Avenue (MAP)
Closest Subway Station: St. Patrick Subway Station on the University Subway Line
More Info: 416-599-5321, advance registration is required at extension 2221
Venue
The Textile Museum of Canada has a history extending back more than 30 years to 1975 when it was originally incorporated as the Canadian Museum of Carpets and Textiles. During the years of its existence, it has moved from humble beginnings in a small room in Mirvish Village all the way to being a full fledged museum with its own facilities located at 55 Centre Avenue.
Throughout its growth, the TMC has maintained a high level of quality when it comes to their presented collection and with a combination of good marketing skills and excellent events revolving around their many collected items, the Textile Museum of Canada has earned the right to be named amongst Toronto’s many and varied artistic venues. Anyone that is interested in textile work should have the TMC on their visiting agenda as a must because it is truly a fantastic place to visit.
Their current collection is in excess of 12,000 items that come from over 200 regions of the world and represents one of only eight museums in the world solely dedicated to the collection and display of textiles and textile materials.
Event
At the Hands-on Henna workshop you will learn how to paint Henna designs on your body and you’ll learn all of the required preparation for doing such things. In addition to that, some of the history regarding Henna painting internationally will be discussed. According to the TMC, this event should be good for both adults and children over the age of 12, meaning that for some it can be an afternoon of family fun in addition to adding a new skill to your collection.
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