2013
January
19th Bright Star World Dance-Anniversary Extravaganza!
February
15-17th FLEA-Providence, RI
March
16th Belly Dance Event
April
19th Thomas College
24-26th Spring Craft Show, MA
May
25th Bat Mitzvah
June
7th Bonney Eagle Project Graduation – ME
9th Old Port Festival – Portland ME
14th-16th Quechee Balloon Festival – Quechee,VT
29th South Berwick Strawberry festival - South Berwick, ME
July
6th-7th New Bedford Summer Festival – MA
13th-14th Rockland Blues Festival – Rockland, ME
August
10th – 22th Dance Camp – Freedom, NH
23th-25th American Folk Festival – Bangor, ME

September

October
18th-20th HennaCon-Camarillo CA

December
6th-7th MECA Holiday Sale – Portland ME

Remarkable Blackbird is available for private appointments, parties, corporate events, classroom/library workshops and weddings all year long! We travel to you
(207)232-9014

Do you know of a local, regional or national festival that you think would enjoy our henna, please let us and them know!

Past events include:
Space Gallery
Common Ground Fair
Intercontinental Hotel Diwali Celebration
Nateva Festival
FaerieCon
Real Weddings Maine
The Maine Brewers’ Festival
Maine Maritime Museum

“You are the best Henna artist ever! I got so many emails about how much the henna was enjoyed at the wedding. Thank you for being so flexible with all the craziness and really making it a great experience for all! We were not just pleased, we were thrilled with your work. I’d feel comfortable speaking with anyone who wanted to know more.
Anjalee

Hey Nev, Thank you again for coming to my Blessing Way. I absolutely LOVE my belly! I think the baby enjoyed it, too. As you did your beautiful artwork on each of my friends I became more and more amazed at your talent and grace. You did such a great job with all the activity of the afternoon and I’m glad you could be part of the experience. Thank you!
Kara Kaikini

“I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say my hand looks soo great and I get so happy just looking at the special floral hearts and henna design. I told my husband that he should get me a bouquet of floral hearts henna design every valentine’s day or any special occasion. Its turned into a rich mahogany brown now and I receive many compliments. For every compliment, I always comment how impressed I am by your artist’s “hand.” Nev, you truly are “remarkable” and I look forward to our next appointment!”
Jamie Kool

“I was stumped trying to think of something fun for my daughters 15th birthday party, then I had the opportunity to experience one of Nev’s henna’s at an art gallery recently. How perfect it was to have her come and share the art of henna at my daughter’s party. The girls and I were thrilled with the work that was done and the henna was absolutely beautiful! They raved about it for weeks!”
Robin Lakin

“I’ve been meaning to write and tell you the outcome of the georgeous ‘Fertility Feet’ henna… well, the baby is due next month!”
Shira

“Genevieve Levin’s Henna… program at the Terryville Public Library met with more interest and enthusiasm than any other non-children’s program we have ever had. Although children ages 6+ were welcome, marketing was primarily directed at teens and adults. Even when more people showed up than expected, Genevieve, “Nev”, forged ahead and patiently gave everybody what they wanted and in a timely fashion. We will definitely have her back.”
Gretchen L. Durley
Children’s Librarian,
Terryville Public Library

“I would like to add another positive review for this young woman. Nev was personable and struck a responsive chord with all involved. I also structured this for ’10 and up’ hoping to get a little interest from those difficult to attract, and it did a better job than any other program tried.”
Ann Szaley,
Children’s Librarian
Seymour Public Library

“I wanted to drop you a note to let you know how well your program was received by our East Hampton audience. The comments we collected were over-the-top extraordinary. The 2-hour time frame served everyone very well and it was quite lovely to see mothers and daughters, grandmothers and grandsons, and adults who have never before attended library programs thrilled by an afternoon spent with you. You are a true artist for sure and we deeply appreciate your willingness to travel from Maine to dazzle East Hampton.”
Most Sincerely,
Sue Berescik,
Library Director

Nev collaborated on a short film, entitled ”Unchastend” directed by Brynmore Williams, and featuring Catherine Musinsky and her
experience with cancer and recovery.  The film has been featured in many film festivals and has won 12 short film festival awards.

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Instructions:

Henna looks different on everyone. Body chemistry, temperature and location on the body play a big role in how dark the stain will be. Below the knee end below the elbow will have the darkest stain. It takes 48 hours for henna stain, to reach its darkest. Your henna body art will last 1-3 weeks. The following are some steps you can use to ensure a good henna stain:

1. LEAVE THE PASTE ON Leave the paste on for 4-8 hours. For best results leave the paste on overnight. The longer the paste stays on the skin (up to 8 hours)the darker the stain will be.

2. HEAT Henna likes heat. It actually draws heat away from your body. Stay warm to get a good stain, the warmer the body the better.

3. SEAL IT ReMarkable Blackbird uses a lemon sugar spray to seal your henna art or we apply a paper tape bandage once it is dry.

4. REMOVING THE PASTE (NO WATER) You can use an olive/veggie oil or lemon juice to help you remove the henna paste. Use your finger nails, a spoon, or old credit card to scrape the rest off. Do not use water to remove paste, it will lighten the stain. to start your design will be light yellow/orange, do not wet skin for at least 12 hours and over the next 48 hours watch as your henna develops into a rich chestnut brown.

5. MOISTURIZE Apply ReMarkable Blackbird aftercare balm or olive oil after you remove the paste, before and after bathing. Avoid Petroleum moisturizers and sunscreens. Exfoliation of the skin is what causes henna to fade. Excess washing and friction from clothing will make the stain fade faster. If you follow the above guidelines, your henna stain can last for weeks depending on your unique body.

Blackbird Studios handmade felted soap is made in Maine in small batches with all natural earth and animal friendly ingredients. Each bar has a soft wool washcloth built onto it that offers a gentle exfoliating experience you can enjoy every day.

Scented only with 100% essential oils  we offer three fragrances: Lavender, Lemongrass, and Rosemary/Ylang Ylang. Once combined the soap is milled and shaped by hand into the  famous round bar, perfect for a cupped hand. After it fully cures the fun begins, it is felted with natural wool known as “roving”  and hot felted. Each colorful, fragrant bar is carefully inspected to insure the highest quality product every time.

Felted soap lasts several times longer than un-felted soap. The wool contains the soap that would otherwise end up down the drain or in a soap dish puddle. When the soap is gone, you are left with a small pouch that can be used in a variety of clever ways including, under an un-felted bar of soap to catch the soap goo, cat toy or cleaning scrubby. Tell us what you use if for?