Henna art workshops

Hobbyists, friends' groups, cultural and community groups, and people wanting a creative night out.

A fee per person per workshop, with a materials kit included or sold as an extra. Private group bookings can be charged at a set price.

• Confident henna design skills
• Clear teaching and demonstrating
• Basic marketing and social media
• Respect for the cultural background of henna

• Public liability insurance, and check whether venues require it before they hire to you
• Use only natural henna paste and be clear about it; check ingredients and warn about allergies and skin reactions
• Never use or sell so-called black henna, which can cause serious skin reactions
• Check whether you need to register for GST once turnover grows
• If you teach under-18s, check your state's requirements for a working with children check

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on materials, venue deposits, insurance and how much you spend on marketing. Starting with small groups in low-cost venues can keep your own costs near the lower end.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,000, depending on how many workshops you run, group sizes and ticket prices. That is revenue before venue hire, materials and other costs are taken out.

Check you have public liability insurance and whether venues require it. Use only natural henna paste, warn about allergies and skin reactions, and never use black henna. Also check GST registration as turnover grows, and a working with children check if teaching under-18s.