Dragon Tattoo

Dragons are the mysterious creatures, usually represented as monstrous, winged and scaly serpents, with enormous claws and a crested head. The word ‘dragon’ is derived from the Latin and French words for the Greek ‘drakwu’. The term is connected with ‘derkomai’ for ‘see’ and interpreted as ‘sharp sighted’. The depictions of dragons have been incredibly complex and diverse, over the years. No

2009 Jamila Henna - Henna Tattoo This Saturday

Thanks to all who came for the Henna Tattoo Workshop at Bead Here Now. We had a wonderful time, and new artists discovered hidden talents! We also discovered that the 2009 summer crop of Jamila Henna gives a great deep stain very, very quickly.

This summer's crop is one of the best for a deep rich stain. Ann George will be at the Midnight Sun this Saturday, August 21. 2009, offering henna tattoo in the afternoon. Some clients have already reserved appointments from 3:00 PM until 3:30 PM so you might want to call ahead to schedule a time to get your henna tattoo this Saturday.

If this is your first henna tattoo experience, please visit the FAQ section on line at Spirit Vision Henna. If you are an artist and want a good price on super fresh Jamila Henna in the 100 gram box.. with FREE SHIPPING in the USA.. visit the Henna Powder page.

Learn Henna Tattoo - Class August 16th at Bead Here Now

Learn Henna Tattoo at Bead Here Now
Sunday August 16, 2009 from 1:00 until 3:00 PM

Henna artist Ann George will offer a complete introduction to the temporary body art of Mehandi, known in the West as Henna Tattoo. Please come prepared with a note pad, wear comfortable clothing and bring all your henna questions!

The workshop will cover:

How to select good henna powder - and why some henna pastes don't work!
How to make a simple workable paste good for all ages;
How to make a traditional paste with essentials oils for the deep, rich color;
How to tell when your paste is ready to use;
How to roll a henna cone;
How to fill a henna cone;
Answers to basic henna questions - what color? how long does it last? where can I put it?;
You will receive your own copy of a professional henna consent form that answers many FAQ.

Please pre-register as you will also receive a cone of fresh henna paste to take home with you.
The course fee is $30 for the two hour workshop located at 1051 Park Street in the Historic Five Points district of Jacksonville, Florida. For more information you can call Bead Here Now at 904-475-0004 or contact Ann George at 904-993-7466.

You will learn the basic components of henna designs, and how to draw them.
How to decode some of those complex patterns you see in booklets from India!
Jamila Henna and a unique blend of Henna Tea will be available for sale to workshop participants.

For more information about Ann George and the body art of Henna Tattoo, please be sure to visit her site - Spirit Vision Henna
Please contact Bead Here Now with any questions you have about workshop registration.

Ooops... no henna tattoo this Saturday - August 8, 2009

Due to a fabulous move in process, Ann George will not be offering henna tattoo today!
However, personal henna tattoo returns on August 15th.. and.. the Learn To Henna Tattoo Workhop will be offered on Sunday, August 16th at Bead Here Now!

So.. if you have always wanted to learn the lovely body art of Mehandi ( henna tattoo ) visit Bead Here Now
to register... seating is limited.. and check back here for a full course description soon.