An Introduction to Essential Oils & Natural Perfumery is a 10-hour workshop spread over 2 days at the weekend.

This 2-day workshop covers beginner basics and tips to get you started in using essential oils safely, covering basic knowledge of key essential oils, blending techniques and practical skills. The workshop is structured to allow adequate time for group and individual work, questions and answers.

We shall cover the following topics and you will learn how to confidently create your own 10ml natural perfume rollerball using a wide range of premium quality essential oils:

• a brief history of perfumery and perfume materials, from antiquity to modern day

• understanding perfume structure, classification and classic fragrance families

• the art and science of blending, exploring and smelling a variety of essential oils

• perfume vocabulary, discussing the link between scent and emotion, memory and imagination

• Safety, dilutions, storage, creating a formula and record keeping

  Time: Each day runs from 10.00am to 3.00pm, with breaks

  Fee: £90.00 inclusive of refreshments, all materials, comprehensive notes and your 10ml bespoke blend to take home.

  *Please bring your own lunch, however, there are shops and cafes within a 10-minute walk.

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