Friday lectures at the RISD Auditorium (17 Canal St, Providence, RI) by Catherine Cartwright-Jones, 5-8pm:
Body and Place
Rangoli: A Indian Women's Tradition of Creating Sacred Space and the Challenge of Consumerism and Modernity
Henna in Persia
All Saturday & Sunday activities will be
@ The Spot on Thayer
286 Thayer St, Providence, RI This is the best artist space in the whole artsy city! Light, airy, and perfect :)
Saturday + Sunday Workshops, 12-8pm both days:
Catherine Cartwright-Jones of Henna Page, Ohio: PPD, Night of Henna, and Global Economics of Henna
Kim Brennan of Hasina Mehndi, Canada - topic TBA
Nick Cartier of Nomad Heart, Boston: Moroccan Henna and other North African Body Art
Roy Jones of Henna Page, Ohio: Photographing Henna
Scientific Method for Henna Artists - Jen Schafer of Henna Muse, Ohio
Whitespace and Shading - Genevieve Levin of Remarkable Blackbird, Maine
Henna 101 - Heather Caunt-Nulton of Henna By Heather, Providence
The Science of Aftercare - Colleen Finnerty, Providence
Pysanky (Ukranian Easter Egg) design for henna artists - Olena aka Lady Tetsu of Bent Tree Design, OH
Glitter tattoos - Lauren Grover of Henna Dancer, CT
Henna Business Practices - Hiral Shah of Ann Arbor, MI
Registration :
Friday's lectures are free.
$100 preregistration fee ($125 after March 1) covers
-ALL Saturday and Sunday activities - workshops, demos, crafts, etc
-unlimited free supplies! henna, glitter, aftercare stuff... you name it, we'll have it!
-a goodie bag with lots of cool stuff including, at the least:
Jamila henna powder, cajeput essential oil, glitter, pre-rolled henna cones, cocoa butter, bindis
To register, please fill out this contact form.
Include a note saying you're registering for the Northeast Henna Gathering.
Heather will then email you an address to mail your check to.
Much, much more info is posted at www.hennagathering.org. We'll continue adding and updating as more stuff is confirmed!
A breakdown of the important points in case you're too lazy to click the link:
-we'll be supplying you with EVERYTHING you need to do henna all weekend!
-we've scored and amazing group hotel rate of just $125 at Hotel Providence!
-by popular demand, there will be no bellydance stuff this year... it'll be all henna (and perhaps other temporary body art) all the time!!!
-your co-organizers are Colleen Finnerty, Heather Caunt-Nulton and Nick Cartier
-this is not-for-profit! any $ leftover will be reinvested in next year...most likely for travel stipends for our teachers...
The Traditional Arts of the Altered Body USA is not that weekend, its the following week.
Lectures: Monday, March 29 through Thursday, April 1, 2010
Kent State University, Kent, Ohio, USA
Gallery show at Empire: Saturday March 27 - April 3, 2010
The Traditional Arts of the Altered Body UK is later in the season:
Lectures: Monday, May31st through Friday, June 5th, 2010, Bear Steps Gallery
Gallery show at Bear Steps Gallery: May 23rd to June 5th, 2010
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
Edited by C_Cartwright_Jones on 08/21/2009 01:39 AM
Yup, Justine, unfortunately the windows of not-snowing-yet-not-festival-season are very small for all of us who live in the northern US and Canada! So there are lots of events at kind of the same time (Spring Fling in northern California and Khadija's event in Canada stand out in addition to the Northeast Henna Gathering, and I don't doubt that there may be others as well)...
The Northeast Henna Gathering has been the last weekend of March since 2007, and we stick with that so that people can continue to plan to come.
It's truly awesome that people traveled from all over to attend our henna gathering last year - we loved it! But we don't count on people from all the way across the country being able to attend our event... if it happens, it is awesome and we are excited and happy (and if you let us know you'd like to come and you have skillz we know about that we think people would like to learn, we'll probably ask if you'd like to teach :)
If not, we will miss you, but we totally understand!
As for the Traditional Arts of the Altered Body conference, I was concerned when they announced the dates for its first year in Ohio as well... But we've been assured that it is not intended to be a henna artist event, but rather an academic conference that addresses all sorts of body alteration. Thus there would not be a high degree of overlap between the potential attendees. And, in an ideal world, people who were interested in hanging out with with and learning tricks of the trade from henna artists *and* learning about traditional body alteration from an academic standpoint could go to both.
I'd love to see someone do a presentation on how to get it together to do festival type events. Its very intimidating to think about.
Any one out there??
Donna - yes, having a workshop on how to set up for festivals would be an excellent idea!
If someone wants to send in a proposal for teaching that... bring it on! There's definitely a demand...meet it, and we'll comp your registration fee :)
If not, we will do it as a roundtable discussion with lots of artists.
And not just festivals, even what you need to do private appts.
Paperwork, what to expect, how to collect $$, etc. For those of us just starting out its a daunting task.
We've recently confirmed two more teachers for the Northeast Henna Gathering in March 2010!
Kim Brennan will be joining us - and she's got so much passion and knowledge to share that we are still figuring out exactly what would be best for her to teach :)
And Olena, aka Lady Tetsu on the forums, will be teaching us how to do Pyansky (Ukranian Easter eggs). It's cool, line-art-y traditional folk art, kinda like henna - and oh-so-time-of-year-appropriate.
I live quite close to TFGreen airport and would be glad to help people out with a ride from there to providence. Its only like 10 minutes from the airport.
Donna
unfortunately, with 3 kids, it's a bit tough to get out for a whole weekend without them.... so i try to allow myself 1 weekend long conference per year to go to...
i also am a complete cheapo, and i tend to go for the free or practically free events.
but your conference seems to get bigger, better, and more interesting every year, maybe i can make yours my next year one...
we'll see how far onto the hubby's good side i can get (which is generally where i tend to remain :-) and we'll go from there.
this is looking awesome! i'm really looking forward to it! and i'm so glad you decided to keep it at 'The Spot' for both days, it's such a great....spot :)
since i'm sorta local, let me know if there's anything i can do to help you out!
We're super-excited to announce our newest confirmed presenters for the Northeast Henna Gathering March 26-28, 2010!
First, Catherine Cartwright-Jones will present 3 lecture series at the Rhode Island School of Design on Friday, March 26:
Body and Place
Rangoli: A Indian Women's Tradition of Creating Sacred Space and the Challenge of Consumerism and Modernity
Henna in Persia
All of Friday's lectures are free for RISD students and attendees of the Northeast Henna Gathering!
We'll be arranging activities for Gathering attendees before and after the lectures as well... so if you can, plan to arrive early on Friday!
And on Saturday, Catherine will be presenting three *more* lectures for us:
PPD "Black Henna" - if you thought you knew all about PPD, you'll be surprised at how much deeper your understanding will be after this lecture (and I can tell this just from previewing the slides:)
Night of Henna - an overview of different cultural practices
The Global Economics of Henna: Agriculture, Trade, Politics, Traditional Markets and the West
And also on Saturday, Roy Jones will be presenting Photographing Henna. He'll be covering camera usage, composition, lighting, assembling a field kit, post-production, show and tell for his process, and a hands-on demonstration of using simple lights and reflectors.
Our last new addition for the weekend will be Robin of Henna Rising, who will be presenting on Festival Setup!
Wowza, what a great lineup!! I can't even bear to look at my school schedule yet, for that time. With luck and a windfall....maybe it will be spring break again (for me)
J
Yes! Me too. This is when procrastination and being a tight wad pays off! (I always book airfare in the last couple months because southwest doesn't book very far ahead and they're cheap!)
Ah! After years of missing out on the Spring Fling and lately your R&R and Elephant bar... well its nice for the rest of us to have something so grand in our corner of the world!
Now if I can just figure out a way to be able to afford to hit TAAB on the way home, it would be a perfect start to a brand new henna season in 2010.
So far, we know of about 30 people who are coming (namely those who are teaching, those who come every year without fail, and those who are coming for their first or second time but have already paid:).
And that's true even though we have done zero to promote other than post on two forums, and we still have 5+ months 'til the event.
(I haven't even sent anything out about it to my email list yet! Was waiting for plans to be pretty well cemented...which they finally are...)
Last year we had 40ish henna artists registered.
This year we expect more...
Ask again in Feb for a better count. Last year most people registered fairly late in the game.
And Olena, you were probably kidding, but if workshop leaders want us to tape their workshop and sell the whole thing as a package, we can split the proceeds :)
But it'd probably be cooler / nicer / more exposure for everyone / WAY easier to just throw everything up on YouTube.
Videographer applications now being accepted; pay = free registration :)
(Uh, I think this free registration for a videographer will fly. Gotta run it by the organizing committee.)
The maximum capacity of The Spot is officially 80.
We may cut off attendance at a lower number, depending on how it looks when we do a mockup of the lecture and hangout spaces.
There will probably be essentially no maximum for the lectures on Friday; we intend to book the biggest lecture hall at RISD that's available.
BTW, the position of videographer is now officially available if anyone wants it :) Compensation = you come for free.
Mostly it'd be a good thing to suggest to your friend or significant other who you'd like to drag along, but who may not actually care about henna that much.
'Cuz videotaping every workshop, or even only half of them, will take up a lot of time that could be better spent hennaing, meeting other artists, etc.
I was planning to bring my video camera with me. Catherine and I can't be there for the entire weekend, but I'd planned to produce a few clips for you from whatever I capture while we're there.
Glad to help, Heather.
I don't have any commitment other than the photo presentation, so I can spend the rest of my time shooting stills and video.
Catherine and I are looking forward to putting a little effort into one of the regular henna events that have developed in the past few years and yours is just a short flight away and comes at a time when we can "play hooky" for a couple of days.
It helps that Catherine just recently hired a couple of young women into the TDL "empire" who have backgrounds in PR and are taking on the promotional duties for TAAB-US.
It would be a good thing to have one other person to do video, even if I could be there all weekend, because as big at the NE Gathering has become, it would take more than one shooter to catch all the best stuff.
Let's get together when you have your schedule finalized so you can point out anything you especially want captured.
Wow I am so excited! I was hesitant about coming since its the weekend before my DD 2nd b-day, but I just got the go ahead from my loving man. But I am finding myself aprehensive since I have never been to a conference and am still very much a novice. But shake it off and look forward to tons of fun and learning! :0)
So many people are coming from Ohio.... I will add 'email all the OH peeps and try to get them thinking about ride-sharing to/from the airport and such' to my to-do list :)
Although there are probably multiple airports in OH, huh? That is strange to consider for me, since the 2 possible airports people could fly into here are in different states and only 1.5 hours away from each other.
btw check out airporttaxiri.com.... only $11 each way, and it drops you off either at Hotel Providence (official NEHG hotel) or the Brown gates (a 3min walk from The Spot).
I guess I haven't made it quite clear enough that we will be practically on the Brown / RISD campuses. Thayer Street is the nexus of College Hill. So if you know anyone who goes there... hitting them up for crash space would be a fabulous idea :)
No need to be aprehensive! Attending events like this is one of the best ways to learn... and everyone was a novice once. Most people (definitely including me!) will be very happy to show you the basics and answer all of your questions and such... And we will have models there whose job it is to be around for anyone to do some henna on :) ANYONE. They have specific instructions to not seek out the 'pro' artists but rather just say yes to whoever asks them to model when they aren't busy.
I'm so glad you got the go-ahead, and can't wait to meet you!
And forgive my stupidity, but what's DD? something-that-starts-with-D daughter?
Heather- DD just means Dear Daughter. Sorry its a carrry over from my diaper forums. I too look forward to meeting you and lots of other cool peeps! Thanks for the pep talk too!:0)
lol, Heather, yeah, Ohio isn't a super-huge state, but Cleveland is about 4 hours from me, and Akron-Canton the same. . . I'll be asking my darling boy to drive me 1.5 hrs to get to the nearest airport! (but he loves me) You guys have such itty bitty little states!
Ooooh, roving models even? Hmmz. . . so, 30ish of us, plus walking skin. My wrist is gonna hurt!
hey heather have you reached full capacity? I still am working on getting my registration fee gathered up. I REALLY want to be there! :0) thanks for the info. oh yeah i am a little sketchy about the plans for fridays line-up. Can you clarify them a little for me? What time does the conference kick off on friday? thanks again!
We've booked the biggest hall at RISD for Catherine's lectures on Friday, for the whole evening. We're trying to see if we can get the more fabulous, newer, slightly smaller museum auditorium... but don't know if we'll be able to, or if they'll need to shift the time slightly.
So the precise Friday time is still being ironed out, hence the slight vagueness. Plan to be in Providence by 4pm and you'll definitely be good.
And yes, there are still spaces open! Register now to secure one! :)
Can't believe I've neglected to update you all here with the most recent addition to the workshop lineup!!!
(...oh and seriously, there will be no more additions at this point....)
*drumroll*
Henna Business Practices (Working festivals, booking appointments, etc) will be taught by Hiral Shah.
We're highly excited!! Robin had another commitment. We wish her the best, and are thrilled that Hiral is able to take her place!
Also, Lauren will be doing a glitter tattoo demo for us :)
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - (Catherine's Friday night lectures: time/location announced)
Posted on: 01/22/2010 08:49 AM
I'm thinking I might drive. Its too long of a drive to do alone though! Is there anyone one between Cleveland and Providence who would like to ride with me?
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - (Catherine's Friday night lectures: time/location announced)
Posted on: 02/02/2010 04:17 PM
Hey Jen I am in Zanesville, where are you at? When are you thinking we would have to leave by to be there for Catherine's speech? How long is that trip? Anyway get back to me when you can. oliver13n@att.net this is my email hope to hear from you soon!
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - (Catherine's Friday night lectures: time/location announced)
Posted on: 02/02/2010 08:43 PM
Jen, why don't you get a plane ticket out of cleveland?? i drove from chicago to albany over thanksgiving, and back, which is probably an equitable distance, and i probably spent $300 just in GAS, then there was food, and everything else... you could probably find a ticket for less than that....
idk, just a suggestion....
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - (Catherine's Friday night lectures: time/location announced)
Posted on: 02/03/2010 03:23 PM
I found a ticket for 228 that recently went up to 229 that flies right into providence. Good flight times too! I still don't have enough money to fit the bill but with luck things will work out. I went to Kayak.com and was able to find that price.
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - (Catherine's Friday night lectures: time/location announced)
Posted on: 02/03/2010 05:20 PM
Actually I think that's what I'm going to do. I will be at TAAB after NEHG. I'm gonna drive to Cleveland, fly to Providence and back, then drive down to Kent. Easy!
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - (Catherine's Friday night lectures: time/location announced)
Posted on: 03/05/2010 01:12 PM
To any one staying at Hotel Providence:
I'm going to have some time to kill before and after Catherine's lectures Friday night. I'm looking for someone to hang out until my weekend hostess becomes available 'round midnight. Let me know if you're fee!
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - (Catherine's Friday night lectures: time/location announced)
Posted on: 03/05/2010 01:20 PM
Olena and I are going to be into Providence area at like noon-1ish, and Nev wont be there till later to check us into the room (i'm assuming she needs to check the room in) so we're going to running in circles until catherine's lecture. you are more than welcome to hang with us :-), and i'm sure Olena will agree!
You can join us in our celebratory BJ (the drink that is)
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - (Catherine's Friday night lectures: time/location announced)
Posted on: 03/05/2010 02:12 PM
Before the lectures, let's go to the RISD museum!
It is *literally* across the street.
Peter (hubby / RISD art history prof) has a class 2:50-4:20, but would be happy to give a tour at 1:30...
After the lecture, you guys could hit up the event that will probably be keeping Jen's hostess busy ... Chifferobe, a vintage/cabaret club night at Tazza, which is around the corner from Hotel Providence...
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - (Catherine's Friday night lectures: time/location announced)
Posted on: 03/07/2010 10:27 AM
You'll like the museum, Its not too big so its a nice wander.
I myself love to go there, not too big to be overwhelmed, but
big enough to feel like you've spent some quality time. I am
looking forward to meeting everyone!
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - (Catherine's Friday night lectures: time/location announced)
Posted on: 03/16/2010 03:19 PM
Oh, I am so excited! Only 9 more days!
If anyone is still looking for a roommate, I'm staying at the Comfort Inn by Warwick Airport. Only $65/night (roommate would help with half). Just 15 mins away from The Spot. I can also help if you need a ride to and from the conference.
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - (Catherine's Friday night lectures: time/location announced)
Posted on: 03/22/2010 04:58 PM
Since I am a local to the Prov area, I wanted to offer myself
to you guys coming to town in case you need assistance when you get here. I'm picking up someone at the airport on Fri at 5ish, otherwise if you get lost or *whatever* feel free to contact me for some help.
I'm sure Heather's gonna have her hands full just coping with every-
thing!
Donna 401-595-7399
Re: Northeast Henna Gathering: March 26-28, 2010 - Thanks for a great weekend!!!!!
Posted on: 03/29/2010 01:31 PM
Yes, thank you so much everyone! I learned many new ideas and techniques, and even though it was my first ever gathering, I didn't feel uncomfortable as a newbie.
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