Fragrances and the particular ones we choose to represent us, play an important role in our lives - we associate certain smells with certain events, memories and people. In this immersive workshop for children aged between 9 and 16, Tanya will guide you on a journey of olfactory exploration, starting with the origins of perfumery and the remarkable role of aromatic plants, then on to a hands-on, interactive session learning the art of natural perfumery, from its long history to perfume structure and classification, training the nose and blending ingredients.

A variety of essential oils and absolutes will be available for use on the day, with time for sampling and discussion. You will learn about basic perfumery composition and blending to create your own unique 10ml natural fragrance to take home with you.

Tanya Moulding is a practising clinical aromatherapist, aromacologist, botanical perfumer and educator. She has taught historical perfumery at many English Heritage sites and local museums, and delivers public and corporate sensory engagement events on olfaction and botanical blending.

£45 pp

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LOCATION

West 16th, SE24 9JY