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Perfumery Class | Incense Fragrance Thur 11/5 @ 6pm Perfumery Class | Incense Fragrance Thur 11/5 @ 6pm
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Perfumery Class | Incense Fragrance Thur 11/5 @ 6pm
$85.00

Learn how perfumery is created using the very same high-quality materials found in your favorite perfumes!

Details

Learn how to blend fragrance using the same materials found in your favorite perfumes. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll:

  • Explore the basic structure of a perfume (top, heart, base notes) and how different materials interact over time.

  • Work with authentic fragrance ingredients—essential oils, absolutes, isolates, and perfumer’s alcohol.

  • Learn multiple beginner-friendly formulas and blending techniques so you can create balanced, wearable scents.

  • Practice scent evaluation, dilution, and formula adjustment, plus how to translate a scent idea into a repeatable recipe.

What’s included

  • All materials and tools are provided during class.

  • Multiple formula templates and step-by-step guidance.

  • A take-home kit with extra materials and supplies so you can practice at home.

  • Small-group instruction to ensure personalized feedback.

Who it’s for

  • Beginners curious about perfume composition.

  • Makers who want to expand into fragrance formulation.

  • Anyone who wants a practical, all-inclusive class where you actually leave with usable skills and materials.

Logistics

  • Duration: 2.5hr.

  • Group size: limited to ensure individualized attention.

  • What to bring: just yourself—everything else is provided.

Leave the class with the fragrance(s) you’ve formulated, the knowledge to refine them, and a take-home kit ready for further experimentation.

Perfume Blending | Holiday Edition | Spiced Vanilla Room Spray Sat 11/7 @ 2:30pm Perfume Blending | Holiday Edition | Spiced Vanilla Room Spray Sat 11/7 @ 2:30pm
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Perfume Blending | Holiday Edition | Spiced Vanilla Room Spray Sat 11/7 @ 2:30pm
$85.00

Create Your Own Room Spray — Spice Vanilla

What you’ll learn

  • How to evaluate aroma materials

  • Blending techniques

  • Proper dilution ratios and carrier options for safe room sprays.

  • Formulating a specialty fragrance

What’s included

  • All materials and tools are provided during class.

  • Step-by-step guidance

  • A take-home diffuser formulated by you.

Who it’s for

  • Beginners curious about perfume composition.

  • Makers who want to expand into fragrance formulation.

  • Anyone who wants a practical, all-inclusive class where you actually leave with usable skills and materials.

Logistics

  • Duration: 2.5hr.

  • Group size: limited to ensure individualized attention.

  • What to bring: just yourself—everything else is provided.

Perfumery Classes

Perfume Blending | Holiday Edition | Fir Balsam Diffuser Tue 11.17 @ 6pm Perfume Blending | Holiday Edition | Fir Balsam Diffuser Tue 11.17 @ 6pm
Perfume Blending | Holiday Edition | Fir Balsam Diffuser Tue 11.17 @ 6pm
$85.00

Fir Balsam Diffuser

Details

In this special holiday workshop, students learn the fundamentals of perfumery, blending techniques, how to properly formulate room sprays/diffusers, and how to create a holiday fragrance. Each participant can formulate a custom blend or follow provided formulations. The final fragrance will be made as a ready-to-use room spray. Ideal for holiday entertaining or gifting.

What’s included

  • All materials and tools are provided during class.

  • Step-by-step guidance

  • A take-home 2oz room spray

  • Small-group instruction to ensure personalized feedback.

Who it’s for

  • Beginners curious about perfume composition.

  • Makers who want to expand into fragrance formulation.

  • Anyone who wants a practical, all-inclusive class where you actually leave with usable skills and materials.

Logistics

  • Duration: 2.5hr.

  • Group size: limited to ensure individualized attention.

  • What to bring: just yourself—everything else is provided.

Perfume Blending | Holiday Edition | Fireside Diffuser Thur 11.12 @ 6:30pm Perfume Blending | Holiday Edition | Fireside Diffuser Thur 11.12 @ 6:30pm
Perfume Blending | Holiday Edition | Fireside Diffuser Thur 11.12 @ 6:30pm
$85.00

Fireside Fragrance for Diffuser

Details

In this special holiday workshop, students learn the fundamentals of perfumery, blending techniques, how to properly formulate room sprays/diffusers, and how to create a holiday fragrance. Each participant can formulate a custom blend or follow provided formulations. The final fragrance will be made as a ready-to-use room spray. Ideal for holiday entertaining or gifting.

What’s included

  • All materials and tools are provided during class.

  • Step-by-step guidance

  • A take-home 2oz room spray

  • Small-group instruction to ensure personalized feedback.

Who it’s for

  • Beginners curious about perfume composition.

  • Makers who want to expand into fragrance formulation.

  • Anyone who wants a practical, all-inclusive class where you actually leave with usable skills and materials.

Logistics

  • Duration: 2.5hr.

  • Group size: limited to ensure individualized attention.

  • What to bring: just yourself—everything else is provided.

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Perfume Blending | Votive Candles Sun 11.15 @ 1:30pm Perfume Blending | Votive Candles Sun 11.15 @ 1:30pm
Perfume Blending | Votive Candles Sun 11.15 @ 1:30pm
$85.00

Fragrance Blending for Candle Making

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design a custom scent blend and hand-pour your own set of votive candles. This class is ideal for beginners and makers who want to learn fragrance blending, candle safety, and practical pouring techniques in a relaxed, community-focused setting.

What you’ll do

  • Explore fragrance blending: Learn candle fragrance blending and how it differs from fine fragrance blending

  • Create a custom scent: sample and blend aroma materials and bases to craft a personalized scent profile.

  • Learn candle basics: wick selection, wax types, fragrance load, melting temps, and safety guidelines.

  • Hand-pour your votives: make 3 votive candles to take home

  • Finish and label: trim wicks and package your candles.

What’s provided

  • Fragrance materials and necessary tools are included to make 3 votive candles w/labels and a box.

  • Guided instruction and printed reference sheet with recipes and care tips

Who it’s for

  • Beginners with no prior candle experience

  • Makers interested in scent design and small-batch candle making

  • Gift-makers looking to create thoughtful, handmade items

Details

  • Duration: 2–2.5 hours

    • 30min - Intro and safety

    • 1hr blending/smelling

    • 1hr to pour and let the candle cure for transport

  • What to bring: closed-toe shoes and hair tied back; feel free to bring a notebook

Reserve your spot. Spaces are limited to ensure hands-on guidance. Arrive ready to experiment and leave with handmade votives and the confidence to recreate your blends at home.

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