Henna with Pam
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Aug 1, 2026 12pm - 2pm
Location
Monument Circle
1 Monument Circle
Details
Join us at SPARK on August 1 from noon to 2 p.m. and step into the world of intricate patterns and cultural celebration with Pam, who has been doing henna for over 25 years.
Henna has been around for many centuries as a way to temporarily dye the skin for cosmetic purposes and to color the hair. At first, henna was smeared onto individuals and did not create the intricate designs made today. There are many steps needed to apply henna to an individual properly. After the henna paste is created, the henna artist transfers the paste to a narrow piping bag. The henna is then applied depending on the design. After drying, the cotton ball with lemon juice should be applied to the henna tattoo. The color that will result depends on the time the henna is kept on the skin: the longer you keep it on, the darker the color will be. After removal, the henna tattoo will remain for 7-14 days depending on personal skin and daily lifestyles.
SPARK on the Circle is presented by Big Car Collaborative, Downtown Indy Alliance, and the City of Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, in cooperation with the Indiana War Memorials Commission.
