Incense Powered Stamping Workshop



75 mins Location London Class size 1 to 10 guests   £68

This one-hour session invites you to slow down, settle the mind, and create a beautiful moulded pattern from fine incense powder using a traditional incense mould. Rooted in Chinese incense culture, this practice is closely connected with reflection, concentration, and mindfulness. The process is gentle, precise, and calming: the more peaceful and undisturbed your mind is, the easier it becomes to stamp the incense powder successfully into the mould and reveal a clean, complete pattern.
At the end of the session, you will light your finished incense and enjoy the fragrance as it slowly burns, offering a final moment of stillness and quiet appreciation.
What is incense stamping?
Incense stamping, known in Chinese as Da Xiang Zhuan (打香篆), is a traditional incense practice in which loose incense powder is carefully pressed into a decorative mould before being lit. This style of incense use is closely associated with Chinese incense culture and became especially popular in the Song dynasty. The finished trail of incense burns gradually and elegantly, turning the act of making incense into a mindful ritual in its own right.
Rather than rushing, this practice asks for steadiness. It encourages you to focus on the hand, the breath, and the present moment. For many people, that is exactly where its beauty lies.

Upcoming dates for Incense Powered Stamping Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 3 Nov 2026, 8:17pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

6 upcoming dates between 9 Nov 2026 and 14 Nov 2026.

  • Mon 9 Nov 2026, 12pm-1:15pm
  • Tue 10 Nov 2026, 1pm-2:15pm
  • Wed 11 Nov 2026, 12pm-1:15pm
  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 1pm-2:15pm
  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 3pm-4:15pm
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 4pm-5:15pm
What you'll get
What to expect
During this 1-hour session, you will:
  • be introduced to the essence of traditional Chinese incense stamping work with fine incense powder and a traditional mould
  • carefully press and shape the incense into its final form
  • experience the meditative side of the practice through patience, attention, and calm
  • light your finished incense at the end of the session
This is a quiet, sensory experience suited to those who appreciate beauty, ritual, and mindful making.
Knowledge required
Beginner friendly
Add-ons available for this class
  • Extra Pastries (£7)
  • Premium Chinese Black Tea(per pot) (£25)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Location

10 Wood Wharf, London

Incense Powered Stamping Workshop location
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Your teacher

Yiqing Xu
Yiqing Xu

female Women-owned

We are Yiqing and Yang, Chinese tea and incense lovers for over 30 years. We established an Asian culture centre - Amitabha Garden, in 2014 by the Thames riverside. We want to share our passion for chemical-free Chinese incense made by ourselves and authentic Chinese tea from our own tea field with Westerners.
Amitabha Garden grew out of traditional Chinese culture and Buddhist philosophy. What began as a small tea space gradually became a cultural home for Chinese tea, traditional arts, and mindful living. Today, our riverside space in Greenwich hosts Chinese tea ceremonies, incense journeys, cultural workshops, and contemplative gatherings inspired by Buddhism, Chinese philosophy, and literati culture. We work with carefully sourced teas, incense, and objects, chosen for their provenance, craftsmanship, and the stories they carry.

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