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Join our perfumer craft lab and explore blending materials!
Our craft labs are a great way to explore a new or old craft in a relaxed, low-key environment. During our perfumery labs, Hummingbird House Co-founder Lisa Russell will be available to start you off with the basics of perfumery blending. For more advanced folks, Lisa will be available to help you troubleshoot and evaluate your blends. All Participants will have kits containing pre-selected materials for blending multiple fragrance notes, along with gloves, pipettes, blotters, blending cups, an atomizer, and vials. Lastly, basic skeleton formulas will be provided to help get you started.
Light snacks and beverages will also be available for everyone’s enjoyment.
Details: Aug 29th @ 2pm-6pm (ambers) , Sep 25th @ 5pm-9pm (woody)
Location: Hummingbird House, 2976 24th St, SF, CA
Level: All levels, no experience necessary
Additional info: For beginners who have never taken a class, you will first review safety guidelines (eg. gloves, material handling, etc) with Lisa prior to blending. This requires roughly 10- 15 minutes. We do welcome kiddos to join, but we ask parents to exercise discretion. You know your kid best. There will be spillable things, and safety must come first. Lastly, light food and beverages will be available, but they shouldn’t be brought to your blending station. Instead, we ask participants to take a blending break and enjoy snacks and beverages away from their station.
Walk-ins will be accepted, but we recommend reserving your spot in advance.
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.
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.
Let's play and build some miniature models!
Choose from multiple model options (Rolife), grab some nom noms, and meet ppl IRL!
Details
Time: 6:30 pm-9 pm
Location: Hummingbird, House 2976 24th St., SF
Level: Any
Additional Info: All supplies are provided, including light drinks and snacks.
Cancellations: Cancellations received 1 week before the event will receive a 50% refund. This ensures we cover the cost of ordered supplies and the artist's time.
Winter is coming :-) and it’s time to start making cozy candles!
Details
Our candle-making class offers a hands-on introduction to candle-making! You’ll get to choose your candle vessel and fragrance before we begin our dive into the process of candle-making.
In the class, you’ll learn about
Different types of wax
Wick sizes
Fragrance materials
Safe melting, pouring, and curing techniques
How to troubleshoot common issues
Each student will create their own personalized candle to take home or maybe gift it to someone special.
Our goal, as always, is to ensure our students gain practical knowledge that will help them continue practicing on their own after the class ends.
What’s included
All materials and tools are provided during class. Including 10oz candle vessels, fragrance, and customizable labels.
Worksheets and info on candle making/blending fragrances for candles
Small-group instruction to ensure personalized feedback.
Who it’s for
All levels, beginner-friendly, but also a great chance for experienced candle makers to learn a bit more about blending fragrance for candles
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.
Cancellation policy: 50% refund will be provided if notice is provided 1 week before class. Otherwise, credit to take a different class will be given.
Perfumery Classes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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