Henna art workshops: run small group classes

Adults looking for a creative night out, friends and hen party groups, and parents booking for teens. Community groups and venues may also book you.

Ticket price per person for a single session, or a set price for a multi-week course. Materials are usually included in the fee.

• Confident, practised henna design
• Clear, patient teaching
• Organising bookings and a room
• Basic social media promotion

• Public liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires its own cover
• Use only natural henna paste. Never use or sell 'black henna', which can contain harmful dyes
• Check ingredient labels for allergies and do a patch test or warn students before skin contact
• Check how to be clear with under-18s, such as needing a parent or guardian's consent
• Register as a sole trader with HMRC once you start earning

Startup costs are typically around £150 to £800, depending on venue hire, materials and insurance. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £200 to £1,500, depending on how many sessions you run and how well you fill them.

Check public liability insurance and whether your venue requires its own cover. Use only natural henna paste, never 'black henna'. Check ingredient labels for allergies, patch test or warn students, check consent for under-18s, and register as a sole trader with HMRC.

You need confident, practised henna design, clear and patient teaching, and the ability to organise bookings and a room. Basic social media promotion helps. The estimate is at least around 4 hours a week, depending on how many workshops you run.