Plants have been used in many forms since antiquity in devotional rituals and celebrations, to fragrance the air, anoint, cleanse, heal, beautify and to stir the senses. Discover the origins of perfumery and the remarkable role of aromatic plants in this immersive 1-day workshop, where you will enjoy a hands-on, interactive class in a fun, supportive atmosphere, embracing the theory and creative art of botanical perfumery.

We shall cover:

• The origins and history of perfume

• Understand perfume vocabulary – the art of smelling and training the nose

• Perfume structure – Top, Middle, Base

• Fragrance families

• Secrets of blending and dilutions

• Safety and storage

With this new knowledge, plus sampling and discussion you will be guided on basic perfumery composition and blending to create your very own essential oil based natural perfume to take away.

Fees includes use of all materials, samples, equipment, your own perfume rollerball to take home and detailed notes.

Meet Tanya:
Tanya (TIDHA, MIFPA) trained as a Clinical Aromatherapist, which led to further studies in natural perfumery. She now combines her clinical work with delivering events and workshops in blending, botanical skincare and perfumery; and provides conceptual fragrance ideas for events, museums and public spaces. She has a passion for unusual ingredients, botanical history and use of plants in folklore. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter @perfumemistress, and find out more about her work on her website at: theperfumemistress.com

Price: £75