Natural Perfumery Workshop (full day)

Places £120 (small class)

Under the expert tutelage of Sami Blackford.

All material provided. Includes lunch and drinks throughout the day, provided by the Kitchen at the Castle.

Dive into the art and science of scent in this full-day, hands-on workshop. The highlight of the day is creating your own unique perfume using essential oils, guided through the intricacies of base, heart, and top notes to craft a balanced, harmonious fragrance.

As part of the experience, we’ll also run a fragrant distillation demonstration using a traditional copper still, giving you the opportunity to see how plant waters (hydrosols) are produced — and you’ll take some home to enjoy.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn: