‘Par-fumen” the term from which perfume is derived, means ‘through smoke’. The practice of burning fragrant botanicals such a resins, woods and leaves has existed for millennia to cleanse spaces, honour deities, transform states and heighten the senses.

Why not join me at Walworth Garden, as the light shrinks and the dark nights encroach we enter the liminal space of November - a transformative month to immerse yourself in this ancient aromatic art. Sample numerous fragrantly powdered resins, botanicals and essential oils and learn how to craft two different blends to take home with you.

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Join me at twilight in the bewitching Chelsea Physic Gardens to harness the alchemy of plants for an enchanting session of potion making; guaranteed to revitalise the spirits, repel the unworthy and protect against wraiths and strays.

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“The roots and herbs beaten and put into new ale or beer and daily drunk, cleareth, strengtheneth and quickeneth the sight of the eyes” Nicolas Culpepper

Miasma theory, plague doctors, strewing herbs, powders, potions and lotions to protect, heal, cleanse, fumigate and purge …

Join me at Chelsea Physic Garden this autumnal morning for an historical herbal delve into the Apothecary’s art of poultice-making and harnessing the aromatic delights of popular herbs and aromatic plants.

We shall take a look at herbs and their well-documented role throughout history in health and hygiene, sample a few popular botanicals, understand their benefits and have some creative fun discovering what a poultice is and its variations, how to use it and the pièce de résistance - making your your own poultice recipe to take home. Culpepper would be proud!

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We are in the last hurrah of Summer, so let’s craft some gorgeous herbal goodies and stock up our home apothecary for the changing seasons. Learn the simple and rewarding aromatic art of herbal infused oils.

Understand the therapeutic properties of plant oils, such as Sunflower, Olive, Sesame and explore fragrant flowers, spices and herbs and how these wondrous macerations provide a multipurpose health care and self-care home remedy for cosmetic, therapeutic and culinary applications.

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Due to popular demand, I am delighted to announce a return to RHS Lindley Library and a second date for my Eau-de-Cologne. The RHS Lindley Library is a fabulous botanical reference library with centuries old historical texts and a lively events calendar.

In this bite-sized evening session, we shall embark on a fragrant voyage through time to learn the secrets behind the iconic scent of eau-de-cologne, smell a zingy palette of materials and be guided to create your own eau-de-cologne version to take home!

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Come along to this summer’s evening session set in the perfumery beds at Chelsea Physic Garden and confound your preconceptions of this most precious and exquisite spice; the voluptuous vanilla pod.  Beloved of bakers, confectioners and mixologists, revered by ancient cultures, perfumers and potion makers alike – we shall blast the ‘bland/boring’ perjorative that has attached itself to Vanilla and expand our palettes and senses with a delicious delve into this beauteous beast of a bean.

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This is my first session at RHS Hyde Hall this year and what a lovely way to round off May and prepare for summery times ahead: making a perfume spray with a gorgeous selection of fragrant materials!

Join me in making a scent memory and be inspired by the expansive, soul-stirring grounds of RHS Hyde Hall in this fun, immersive and practical workshop.

*For clarity, please note the image is for creative illustration only and we shall not be hand-picking and immersing our petals, herbs or other materials :-)

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This event is SOLD OUT, but please contact Walworth Garden to be placed on the wait list

For those who missed out earlier in the year, another date is available to play, sniff and create a bespoke fragrance from an array of natural essential oils.

This is an accessible and fun session, with a dash of history, smelling unusual ingredients and developing confidence and creativity in combining and harmonising aromatic materials to start you on your perfume-making journey.

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I am delighted to announce that in the magical month of May I shall be hosting an evening event with RHS Lindley Library, a fabulous botanical reference library with centuries old historical texts and a lively events calendar.

In this bite-sized evening session, we shall embark on a fragrant voyage through time to learn the secrets behind the iconic scent of eau-de-cologne, smell a zingy palette of materials and be guided to create your own eau-de-cologne version to take home!

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‘Par-fumen’, the term from which perfume is derived, means through smoke. The practice of burning fragrant botanicals, such as resins and woods, has existed for millennia to cleanse spaces, honour deities, transform states and heighten the senses. I am please to be back at the MudGang pottery studios this May, for an introductory session exploring the ancient and devotional art of incense.

In this fun, immersive session, you will not only make 2 types of incense but design your very own hand-crafted incense holder to burn your ceremonial blend in!

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Join me in this luscious hands-on masterclass and elevate your mundane soak into a sublime mini retreat.

Imagine: a serene bath, infused with aromatic plants, oils and energised elixirs, soothing music, perhaps the glimmer of candle-light.

Welcome to the world of ritual bathing,  a practice that transcends time, blending history, spirituality and botanical alchemy into a transformative and intentional experience.

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Revitalise your senses and your skincare routine - a new season awaits!

Slough off the layers physically and metaphorically on my one-day fun and immersive workshop at Walworth Garden, crafting fragrant and therapeutic natural bodycare products using easy to source plant extracts, botanicals and essential oils.

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‘Par-fumen’, the term from which perfume is derived from, means ‘through smoke’. The practice of burning fragrant botanicals, such as resins, woods and leave has existed for millenia to cleanse spaces, honour deities, transform states and heighten the senses.

Why not join me at Walworth Garden, on the threshold of Spring for this hands-on, immersive and ancient aromatic art. Sample numerous fragrantly powdered resins, botanicals and essential oils and learn how to make two different blends to take home with you.

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Invigorate your senses and join me at Walworth Garden for my first perfumery workshop of 2024.

Celebrate the New Year on a creative note, using an aromatic palette of gorgeous essential oils and absolutes to create your very own botanical perfume - you could even be inspired by the season of Love and Romance to create a siren-worthy seductive blend!

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Join me for some fragrant, festive crafting at Walworth Garden this December.

We shall have some arty fun, making clay decorations, blending seasonal-inspired essential oils for a diffuser blend and skin softening scrub with scrumptious botanicals. Ideal for treating yourself or gifting to others!

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London’s oldest botanical garden, Chelsea Physic Garden, celebrates its 350th anniversary this year and there’s a host of inspiring botanical events throughout the year.

I am delighted to be offering a repeat of my mini natural perfumery session this Autumn, as part of their celebrations. So come and be inspired by the amazingly curated grounds and craft your own botanical fragrance.

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It’s ‘back to school September’, so harness the curiosity vibe and join me at MudGang pottery studios for an introductory session exploring the ancient, devotional art of incense.

In this fun, immersive session, you will not only blend and craft 2 types of incense but will also make your very own hand crafted incense holder to burn your ceremonial blend in!

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I shall be bringing the therapeutic delights of aromatherapy and essential oils to life in this one-day workshop at RHS Hyde Hall this September.

Why not join me for this sensory and educational day, smelling gorgeous plant extracts and have fun with blending. Create some botanical alchemy, making your own bespoke wellbeing products to take home. Will it be a rollerball to ease a tension headache? A relaxing bath soak or a soothing muscle rub?

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I am delighted to be hosting this immersive workshop with the Judith Blacklock Flower School.

A timeless symbol of love, Rose is famed throughout the centuries for its variety, beauty and fragrance.  Utilised in medicine, culture, the culinary and fragrant arts; its influence has and continues to pervade all areas of our public and private lives.

So, why not channel your inner queen on this rose-themed, seasonal workshop in the sensory arts of flower arranging and perfume making.

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London’s oldest botanical garden, Chelsea Physic Garden, celebrates its 350th anniversary this year and there’s a host of inspiring botanical events throughout the year.

I am delighted to be offering a mini  natural perfumery session this Summer as part of the celebrations, so come and be inspired by the amazingly curated grounds and craft your own botanical fragrance.

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Make pampering a priority with my Summer sensory skincare class!

Join me for a relaxed interactive day at Walworth Gardens, crafting fragrant and therapeutic natural bodycare products using easy to source plant extracts, botanicals and essential oils.

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Join me for an inspiring, confidence boosting Summer skincare workshop in the lush landscapes of RHS Hyde Hall.

Sample a botanical bounty of nature’s fragrant gifts, such as botanical waters, soothing plant oils and stress-busting, therapeutic essential oils to create your very own bespoke skincare saviours to support you through the season.

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Join me at this midsummer point for an immersive day of fragrant alchemy at the magical venue that is Dilston Physic Gardens.

We shall have an immersive, fun day exploring the origins of perfumery and the role of aromatic plants during this relaxed, interactive day. You will create your very own 25ml alcohol-based perfume spray.

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‘Par-fumen’, the term from which perfume is derived from, means ‘through smoke’ . The practice of burning fragrant botanicals, such as resins, woods and leaves has existed for millennia to honour deities, transform states and heighten the senses.

I shall be delivering a workshop on behalf of the SLBI on the wonders of scented smoke. So, why not join me for an afternoon in a beautiful ‘woodshed’ exploring the ancient, devotional art of incense and learn how to create your own loose blend to use at home.

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Whoop, yes we have an incense cone making workshop. Join me at Walworth Garden during majestic May for this hands-on, immersive ancient aromatic art.

Sample numerous, fragrantly powdered resins, botanicals and essential oils; understand the basics of creating cone incense and learn how to make two blends to take home with you.

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Want to spritz up your home with natural, more eco-friendly ingredients? Or to take a small step towards reducing plastic and harsh chemical use in the home?

Why not join me for this relaxed, practical workshop, looking at simple, household ingredients and essential oils to make effective and wallet-friendly cleaning solutions. Your space and mind will sparkle with aromatic clarity!

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Working with essential oils on a subtle and energetic level can be a powerful and transformational process.

I am hosting this introductory workshop at a lovely intimate space in North London, where you will be guided to journey with key essentials oils via inhalation. We shall explore their unique characters and how this process can support the psyche through the female cycles of life and provide emotional and spiritual support during times of transition.

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Let’s take a glorious nose dive into Spring, be scintillated by scent and craft your very own botanical perfume!

I love teaching at this venue. RHS Hyde Hall has lush grounds to explore which can provide a host of inspiration to help blend your very own natural perfume using a palette of gorgeous essential oils.. A few spaces left … be quick!

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Why not kick-off the New Year with some soothing skin-care rituals?

Join me for a relaxed and interactive day at Walworth Gardens, crafting fragrant and therapeutic natural bodycare products using easy to source plant extracts, botanicals and essential oils.

Make pampering a priority!

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Mother’s Ruin gets a special botanical update in time for the festive season. Join me for a relaxed, sensory masterclass at Walworth Garden exploring a wide range of aromatic ingredients to blend with and infuse, to create your own bespoke Gin.

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