Natural Henna Art Workshop

​With your instructor, Muriel, learn about the cultural practice of henna across the globe, and practice simple designs you can do at home for celebrations, or just for yourself! Take home all-natural henna by Gopi Henna, along with practice templates. We’ll serve halal and vegan lumpia, ube cake, and calamansi juice!

​In class, we’ll cover:

• ​Safety & Materials, and the importance of using natural, plant-based henna

• ​Hygiene & Aftercare

• ​Cultural History & Context

• ​Design Foundations

• ​Traditional Motifs

• ​Meaning and Symbolism

​About Your Instructor:

​Azadi Folk School’s 2026 Artisan-In-Residence, Muriel Wickman, is a Filipino-American artist whose work blends timeless, traditional designs with modern botanical inspiration. Her practice centers on honoring the cultural history of folk art and craft.

​Muriel is working on a Bachelor’s in psychology with a minor in studio art, and aims to pursue a Master’s in Art Therapy. For her fellowship at Azadi Folk School, she’ll be focusing on teaching Filipino folk art, henna, and working with organic materials like wool, natural dyes, plant fibers, and shells. She will also be researching how craft can help BIPOC communities process climate grief within practices of decolonization and trauma healing, alchemizing complex emotions into joy, fulfillment, and purpose.