Classes & Workshops

If you have purchased a Groupon deal for our Basic Henna Class, please click "register" for the class you would like to attend, add it to your cart and at check out use coupon code "groupon" to register for the class. NOTE: The Groupon voucher is for the Basic Henna Class ONLY.  It will not be accepted for any other class.  You must present your purchased voucher at the time of class. Once you register for the class, your Groupon will be considered redeemed. After class registeration, you will be able to download form, please fill it out and either email it at kaniz@silknstone.com or bring it with you when you come to attend the class. Feel free to call us at 503-342-6859 if you have any questions.

Schedule of Upcoming Classes

Henna Classes

The art of henna is a natural and one of the purest forms of body decoration. It has been passed down from generations and had long been a secretive art form in which its recipes, techniques, and resources were kept from the public. Education in the henna art field has been increasing since the 90's and as more people are exposed to this type of creativity, more and more people are interested in learning to do it themselves.

We, at Silk & Stone, offer fun and affordable henna classes in which the secrets and proper techniques of this art form are revealed through basic and advanced henna courses. The henna classes are offered privately at the Silk & Stone henna studio as well as at Portland Community College (PCC-SE Center) and Rose Springs Center for the Healing Arts (Hillsboro). Our henna classes include all resources and related materials. They are very in-depth, hands on classes with limited seating to give each individual one-on-one attention.

Basic Henna Class This fun, yet intense 4-hour henna art class is the perfect class for those wanting to learn this beautiful ancient art form that has been practiced for centuries!  This class goes through in-depth training to help you learn the proper techniques that can take months or even years to acquire.  It teaches you all you need to know to get started on this exciting journey!   Great for beginners.  No artistic experience necessary.   This course covers: History of henna, traditions Description & origin Uses & benefits Determining qualities of henna Ingredients for a dark stain Techniques and tips of making a perfect paste application tools Design elements & techniques Using transfers Positioning Aftercare & more!

Henna Art as a Business An intensive 18-hour course includes training on all aspects of henna and becoming a professional henna artist. This course includes: Revisiting basic ideas and techniques Fine tuning henna skills Perfecting the paste Advanced design elements Advanced techniques Bridal henna designs & techniques Prenatal henna designs & techniques Gilding, glitter and gems Other specialized henna techniques including heanneing objects Henna hair coloring and application techniques Business Essentials: startup & setups Forms & contracts Marketing your business Researching and booking events/trade shows/markets Business resources Certification Everything else you need to learn to start your own henna business ! The cost of this class can easily be made back through your first few bookings! Class includes a Professional's Artist Kit, Artist Manual & all other materials. Pre-requisite: Basic Henna Class This class is located at the Silk & Stone Studio by request only- $550.00

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Eyebrow & Facial Threading Workshops: The ancient art of 100% natural hair removal

The ancient eastern art of facial threading is becoming extremely popular in the west and is now in great demand and, therefore, a MUST-HAVE for any salon or mobile esthetician! It is the most efficient and healthy form of hair removal. As more and more people discover this technique they find themselves getting hooked and never wanting to go back to any other type of facial hair removal technique again!

Silk & Stone now offers threading workshops that teach you this amazing art form that will benefit any salon professional. With the growing need of going “green”, natural & healthy beauty régimes and the need for chemical-free products and services, threading is becoming one of the most sought after forms of hair removal. This simple technique of twisting a piece of thread to remove hair is not only healthier for you, but very gentle on the skin and great for those who have very sensitive skin or cannot be waxed because of using strong medications like Retin-A or Accutaine. Facial threading is a wonderful way of incorporating such clients into your practice as well as benefiting those who have long been using toxins and allergens that damage their skin. It is also a better way of serving our community!  

All materials are included in the course. There will be threading kits available to purchase on the day of class. 

Benefits to the practice:

• Simple, cheap and effivient way of removing hair
• Ideal for all skin types and age groups
• Very profitable-pays back fast- repeat business 
• Suitable for both male and female clients
• Great for those with highly sensitive skin
• Satisfying for the client- healthy, efficient, gives a clean finished look, very precise, creates beautiful arches, helps makeup go on smoother, mild redness (if any) that lasts no more than an hour and less painfull than waxing.
• Better for the skin and overall health- no pulling of skin (which may cause an early onset of wrinkles), no peeling of skin, no scarring, and no chemicals, creams or other toxing used.
• Gives you a unique, in-demand service to offer to your clients.
• Safety and sanitization practices
• Basic knowledge of contra-indications and adverse effects

Workshop Details:

Through this workshop you will learn:

• History of threading
• Two main threading techniques
• The techniques to gently remove the hair from the various facial areas including the brows.
• Determining what shape works best from client to client.
• Shaping brows properly and achieving beautiful arches every time!
• Providing the client with the best solution for their brows (troubleshooting a bad brow job).
• The many benefits of threading in relation to other types of hair removal
• How to prepare a client, tools and workspace in preparation for threading
• Safety and sanitization practices
• Basic knowledge of contra-indications and adverse effects

Certificate of Completion will be issued on successful participation and completion of the workshop.