Slow Season Rituals - Mindful Aromatherapy Gift-Making Workshop

A festive aromatherapy workshop, mindfully creating personalised perfume and gifts.


àile holistic
àile holistic
5.0 (14)

2 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests       £69 (PayPal Pay in 3 available)

Step away from the rush of the season and sink into something slow, soothing, and beautifully handmade with Slow Season Rituals -- a calming, sensory gift-making workshop held in the plant filled Hilda Houseplant Hospital in Edinburgh. This is your invitation to begin the gifting season with intention, creativity, and a touch of seasonal magic.
This gentle, immersive experience is completely beginner-friendly -- no knowledge of aromatherapy or blending is needed. You’ll be guided every step of the way, making it perfect for anyone curious about scent, ritual, or simply creating something meaningful with their hands.
What to expect:
  • Explore seasonal essential oils and discover how they support emotional balance through the winter months.
  • Learn the basics of aromatherapy blending and how scents can become grounding daily rituals.
  • Create two bespoke items: a therapeutic perfume, plus your choice of an ambience mist or restorative bath salts.
  • Enjoy an optional intuitive card pull for a little extra inspiration and personal reflection.
  • Bring your creations to life with beautiful wrapping -- ribbons, botanicals, tissue, and festive touches.
  • Take time to browse a curated pop-up of àile products, wellbeing tools, crystals, and thoughtful seasonal gifts.
  • Sip herbal tea or mulled wine and enjoy festive treats as you craft.
By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with beautifully blended, heartfelt creations, whether to gift or keep -- as well as a renewed sense of calm, creativity, and ritual to carry with you into the season.
What you'll get
  • Guided session on scent blending and seasonal aromatherapy.
  • Two bespoke products: a perfume and your choice of mist or bath salts.
  • Selection of wrapping materials for your creations.
  • Optional intuitive card pull.
  • Seasonal herbal tea, mulled wine and festive snacks.
  • Access to pop-up shop with blends, crystals and gifts.
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
A curious mind and a clear nose!
Add-on available for this class
  • Additional item (£10)
You can add this when you book (optional).
Location

Fruitmarket Gallery - Hilda, Newhaven Road, Edinburgh

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àile holistic
àile holistic

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Gill is a seasoned holistic therapist based in Edinburgh. With decades of experience in massage therapy, reflexology, reiki, and aromatherapy, she has a deep-rooted passion for wellness. Alongside her thriving practice, Gill is also the co-founder of àile, a Scottish aromatherapy brand known for its bespoke products tailored to individual needs. You'll often find Gill sharing her expertise at retreats, offering workshops and treatments aimed at enhancing holistic well-being. Her commitment to holistic health and healing is at the core of everything she does.

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