Mehndi Classes & Workshops
Sri Ram Mandir
I teach practical mehndi classes at my place in Goregaon West where you learn everything from making henna paste to advanced designs, with all materials provided and small batches for personal attention.
Pricing Guide
Foundation Course: Basic to Advanced
Curriculum & Skills
- Mixology & Engineering: Complete training on mixing henna paste from powder, understanding consistency, and rolling needle-point cones.
- Design Fundamentals: Mastering pressure control for lines and grids and core motifs like Peacocks, Paisleys, and Lotus.
- Styles: Training in intricate Indian Palm filling and flowy Arabic layouts using negative space techniques.
Logistics & Materials
- Schedule: 1 Month duration with daily 2-3 hour sessions (Mon-Fri).
- Hands-on: Small batch size (3-6 students) for immediate feedback; practice on clipboards before moving to live hands.
- Included: Fresh henna paste, practice cones, and laminated sheets provided in class.
Pro Bridal & Figure Drawing Course
Advanced Artistry
- Human Anatomy: Detailed breakdown of drawing figures, including side and front profiles of Bride & Groom and full-body posture alignment.
- Wedding Themes: Composition of storytelling elements like Varmala (garland exchange), Sindoor Dan, and Doli scenes.
- Layouts: Connecting figures with fillers to create cohesive full-arm bridal designs (Elbow/Shoulder length).
Class Details
- Format: Intensive 25-30 day schedule, weekday afternoons.
- Prerequisite: Ideal for those with basic cone control wanting to enter the premium bridal market.
- Resources: Organic henna cones and reference grid sheets provided for copying complex layouts.
Floral Styling Workshop
Design Techniques
- Botanicals: Mastering specific flower types like Lotus, Hibiscus, and 3D Roses with leaf variations.
- Composition: Creating aesthetic "Bunches" or floral clusters connected by vines, perfect for bridesmaids and guests.
- Styling: Learning bold thick-and-thin strokes to add texture and a raised look to petals.
Workshop Info
- Duration: 15 Days (Half-month course).
- Materials: Daily practice cones and necessary class materials are included.
Portrait Mastery Crash Course
High-Level Skills
- Shading: Mastering "Shade work" using light pressure to create shadows and 3D realistic effects on skin.
- Face Mapping: Using grid techniques to accurately copy reference photos (e.g. Groom or Celebrity) onto the palm.
- Detailing: Focus on complex features like realistic eyes, beard texture, and jewelry detailing.
Format
- Duration: 5 consecutive days of focused training.
- Batch: Semi-private setting for minute error correction.
- Tools: Special "slump" consistency cones provided for shading work.
About Mehndi Classes & Workshops
I see mehndi as more than just decoration - it's a skill that can open doors. Like I always say, "Kala SARASWATI Ma Deti hai" (Art is a gift from Goddess Saraswati) and "Angat asleli kala kadhich upashi marat nahi" (The art within you will never let you starve). Teaching mehndi lets me pass on this gift to others.
What You’ll Learn With Me
- Start from scratch, even if you’ve never held a cone before.
- Step by step mehndi tutorial style - we work on paper first, then real hands.
- I’ll show you how to make your own henna paste and roll cones.
- You’ll pick up lines, spirals, checks, jhumkhas, florals, peacocks, and even cut-work.
- For those after more, I run a bridal mehndi design workshop focusing on figures and wedding themes.
- Love flowers? My floral henna art classes are all about arranging unique blooms and patterns.
- Into portraits? I offer a short crash course in portrait mehndi techniques.
How My Classes Run
- All sessions at my place near Ram Mandir, Goregaon West, Mumbai.
- Weekday afternoons, small group batches - so you get personal attention.
- No need to bring anything - cones and materials are sorted for you.
If you’re after hands-on henna training or want to finally nail those intricate designs, I’ll help you get there. Every class is practical, no fluff, and I promise you’ll actually learn.
Meet your Expert
Leena Purabiya
29 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Hi, I’m Leena from Mumbai. Mehndi is my blessing, my kala. Saraswati Ma gave me this gift and my hands just know how to create magic. I always say, 'Angat asleli kala kadhich upashi marat nahi' (the art inside you never lets you starve). I love teaching too – sharing this kala with anyone who wants to learn. When not drawing mehndi, I’m dancing for Ganpati or shouting for Team India! My husband’s my biggest support since 2005. Life’s good, I’m grateful.
My Work
Bridal & Family Mehndi - I do bridal mehndi, siders, and party orders – from simple to heavy, with bride-groom face mehndi if you want.
Unique Mehndi Styles - I love modern pichwai, mandala mehndi designs, cutwork, and cute motifs like elephants and lotuses.
Mehndi Classes - I teach portrait mehndi classes, henna mixology, cone rolling, and more. Classes are in Goregaon, cones included.
