Fragrance Workshop: The Science of Scent

Explore the world of scent and make some mood-enhancing products at this fragrance workshop in London.


Walworth Garden
Walworth Garden
5.0 (6)
Instagram followers 6k followers

5 hours Class size 1 to 14 guests       £106 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Join us for a fascinating and hands-on London workshop exploring the world of scent. Together we’ll uncover how our sense of smell works, why it is so important, and how aromas shape memory, mood, creativity, and wellbeing.
You will be guided through smell, touch, and discussion to engage with a variety of familiar and exotic plants, their botanical history, and their use in folklore, magic, medicine, and popular culture. We will draw on fresh and dried plants, essential oils, fragrances, and a range of botanical books and references to understand this visceral, invisible sense!
During this interactive session, together we will demystify the science and art of smell. You will:
  • Learn about the science of olfaction and how our brains process scent
  • Explore aromatic plants, herbs, spices, and essential oils
  • Experience how smell connects to memory and emotion
  • Create two aromatic, mood-enhancing products to take home
  • Discover practical ways to use scent in gardening, cooking, and daily life
Expect a relaxed, sensory-rich workshop blending science, storytelling, and hands-on activities. It's perfect for horticulture students, gardeners, and anyone curious about the power of smell. No prior knowledge is needed – just bring your nose and an open, curious mind.
You'll leave with a deeper appreciation for this powerful sense, practical knowledge, and two lovely, aromatic products you've made yourself.
What you'll get
All materials and tools are provided.
Location

206 Manor PlaceLondon, England, SE17 3BNUnited Kingdom

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Walworth Garden
Walworth Garden

5.0 (6)
Instagram followers 6k followers

Walworth Garden is a sustainable gardening, wellbeing, and education charity based in South London. We have been offering transformational learning opportunities for over 30 years, including a range of workshops designed to connect people to nature.
We are experts in supporting wildlife, growing biodiversity, and living sustainably, and share our progressive approaches in our well-loved workshop sessions, where all profits support our essential charitable work. This includes gardening therapy for those facing barriers to accessing mental health support, and City & Guilds accredited Level 2 Environmental Gardening training programmes that support entry into sustainable jobs, particularly for those historically excluded from the horticulture industry.
We welcome visitors to our thriving community garden and Plant Centre 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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2026-06-12 15:00:00
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