Botanical Perfumery

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25
May

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, CM3 8ET

Address

Creephedge Lane, Rettendon Common, Chelmsford

Venue

RHS Garden Hyde Hall

Booking

  • Member

    £78

  • Non-member

    £93.85

Overview

  • Course running time

    Saturday 25 May 2024, 10am–4:30pm

  • Subject

    Workshop

  • Topic

    Perfumery

Join Clinical Aromatherapist Tanya Moulding, and discover the origins of perfume and the remarkable role of aromatic plants in this immersive workshop. Explore the wonderful world of aromatic essential oils and learn how to create your own natural perfume to take home.

During this hands-on, interactive day, you will cover: the theory and creative art of botanical perfumery; discover the origins and history of perfume from Cleopatra to Chanel; understand perfume vocabulary - the art of smelling and training the nose; perfume structure - top, middle and base notes; secrets of blending and dilutions; fragrance classifications, safety, and storage.

With lots of sampling and discussion, you will be guided on basic perfumery composition and blending to create your own botanical perfume. Fee includes all materials, samples, equipment and your own blended 25ml perfume spray to take home.

Tutor: Tanya Moulding

Additional info

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