Be inspired by the Chelsea Physic Garden’s Botanical Living Collection and enjoy a hands-on, interactive session learning the art of natural perfumery.

Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Thyme, Rose, Jasmine, Orange, and Clove are familiar plants and fragrances to many. Plants have been used in many forms since antiquity, to fragrance the air, combat ‘mal-odours’, to anoint, cleanse, beautify, and to stir the senses.

In this immersive mini masterclass you will discover the origins of perfumery and the remarkable role of aromatic plants. You will also learn about perfume structure and classification, nose-training, and blending ingredients.

A variety of essential oils and absolutes will be available for use on the day, with time for sampling and discussion. You will be guided on basic perfumery composition and blending to create your own 10ml natural perfume to take home with you.

Booking Info:
Tickets are £50 per person

• There are no discounts for the Friends of the Garden.
• Ticket fee includes all materials, equipment, class notes, and your own finished handbag-size travel perfume.

Teacher Bio:

Tanya Moulding (TIDHA, MIFPA, CNHC) 

Image credit @perfumemistress

Tanya is a practising clinical aromatherapist, aromachologist, botanical perfumer and teacher. Outside of her part-time NHS role in Oncology & Palliative care, Tanya creates olfaction and blending workshops, delivers conceptual fragrance ideas and sensory learning activities for special events, museums and public spaces and has taught historical perfumery at many English Heritage sites and local museums.

Website: www.theperfumemistress.com

This workshop is part of our Chelsea Physic Garden’s 350 anniversary year.